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Read more about the article 14 Picture Prompts for Teens and Tweens to Motivated Them to Write

14 Picture Prompts for Teens and Tweens to Motivated Them to Write

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  • Post published:November 4, 2022
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Writing can be challenging for kids, well, I guess even adults. Sometimes the physical act of writing is challenging for those with fine motor problems {plus, not everyone is great…

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Read more about the article Great Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum for Elementary and Middle School

Great Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum for Elementary and Middle School

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  • Post published:October 26, 2022
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Language Arts encompasses so much. You have reading, writing, grammar, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and more. I think this is the one area where my curriculum has changed the most over…

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Read more about the article DIY Paper Boxes for Kids {Fun Holiday and Birthday Theme}

DIY Paper Boxes for Kids {Fun Holiday and Birthday Theme}

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  • Post published:October 21, 2022
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I love finding fun things to do with kids, whether as a mom or when I was a teacher. I think kids of all ages should have something fun to…

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Read more about the article Online Homeschool Geometry Course That Makes High School Math Easier

Online Homeschool Geometry Course That Makes High School Math Easier

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  • Post published:October 12, 2022
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When I began homeschooling, I was worried about the high school years. I honestly thought it would be too hard, especially teaching math. Though I did well in Algebra, geometry…

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Read more about the article How to Make This Awesome Fall Leaf Craft with Kids

How to Make This Awesome Fall Leaf Craft with Kids

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  • Post published:October 6, 2022
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I know some of you are “team fall.” Honestly, I am all for summer. However, one thing I DO love about fall is the pretty leaves! So, I went outside…

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Read more about the article Fall Activities for Teens: Fun Ideas To Give A Try This Season

Fall Activities for Teens: Fun Ideas To Give A Try This Season

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  • Post published:September 29, 2022
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When fall arrives, so do all the cute fall activities for the little ones. But many families have a wide range of ages in their homes. Or others are like…

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Read more about the article Fall Worksheets for PreK-1: Fine Motor Skills Practice

Fall Worksheets for PreK-1: Fine Motor Skills Practice

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  • Post published:September 22, 2022
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My favorite thing about fall is the beautiful colors (I'm a huge orange and red fan), apple picking, and pumpkins. I always loved this time of year with my little…

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Read more about the article Our Favorite Spelling Curriculum: 5 Reasons I Love Using All About Spelling

Our Favorite Spelling Curriculum: 5 Reasons I Love Using All About Spelling

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  • Post published:September 15, 2022
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It is challenging for homeschool families to find the right curriculum. There are so many options to choose from. Plus, all kids learn differently, which adds to the challenge. So,…

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Read more about the article 5 Reasons Homeschooling is Hard {But You Should Do It Anyway}

5 Reasons Homeschooling is Hard {But You Should Do It Anyway}

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  • Post published:September 6, 2022
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Homeschooling is HARD. There, I said it. It’s the truth, and I’d laugh at anyone who says it is easy. However, I don’t want to discourage you from starting or…

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Read more about the article An Easy-to-Use Bible Memory Course with 14:6 The Way {A Review}

An Easy-to-Use Bible Memory Course with 14:6 The Way {A Review}

  • Post author:Sharon
  • Post published:August 30, 2022
  • Post category:Bible/Curriculum and Resources/Family
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I’ve been reviewing 14:6-The Way from Scripture Memory Fellowship for the past several weeks. This program is a Bible memory course to help you memorize scripture. I used this course,…

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