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Read more about the article An Easy Way to Add High School Extracurricular Activities (and Electives)

An Easy Way to Add High School Extracurricular Activities (and Electives)

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  • Post published:March 15, 2023
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Are you homeschooling a high schooler and trying to figure out how to include extracurricular activities on their high school transcript? Me, too. It is tough with a non-sporty kid.…

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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 What Counts As a Homeschool Day? Questions to Help You Figure It Out

What Counts As a Homeschool Day? Questions to Help You Figure It Out

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  • Post published:August 22, 2022
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I think all homeschool parents ask themselves, “Does this count as a homeschool day?” at some point. And you will get mixed answers. But, I have found that many will…

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Read more about the article Homeschooling is More Than Just Teaching: Join in the Fun, Mom!

Homeschooling is More Than Just Teaching: Join in the Fun, Mom!

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  • Post published:February 4, 2022
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It is so easy as a homeschool parent to forget to be well, just mom. I know I can get in teacher mode and forget to shut it off. However,…

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Read more about the article Great Tips on How to Reevaluate Your Homeschool for the New Year

Great Tips on How to Reevaluate Your Homeschool for the New Year

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  • Post published:December 29, 2021
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The year is coming to an end, and everyone is all about resolutions and goal setting. Which I'll admit, I am too. However, it is important to reevaluate your homeschool…

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Read more about the article Homeschool Help Guide When You’re New to It All

Homeschool Help Guide When You’re New to It All

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  • Post published:April 22, 2021
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Homeschooling is both wonderful and scary. It is especially scary when you are just starting. Heck, even I still get scared, and I'm finishing our 6th year of homeschooling (I…

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Read more about the article Homeschooling Resources- My Teaching Library

Homeschooling Resources- My Teaching Library

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  • Post published:September 29, 2020
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Homeschooling is hard but with the right resources, it can be a lot easier. Recently, I was introduced to My Teaching Library through the Review Crew. I was surprised by…

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Read more about the article 6 Things to Consider Before Homeschooling

6 Things to Consider Before Homeschooling

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  • Post published:July 16, 2020
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So many families are in a tough situation right now. Are you one of them that is trying to decide what to do about your child's education? Were you recently…

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Read more about the article Super Sites For Adding Fun in Your Homeschool

Super Sites For Adding Fun in Your Homeschool

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  • Post published:April 15, 2020
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Homeschooling is hard work, but it can be so much fun! As homeschoolers, we get to choose every day what our kids will learn AND how they learn. So, as…

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Read more about the article How to Help Your Reluctant Writer Be A Creative Writer

How to Help Your Reluctant Writer Be A Creative Writer

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  • Post published:November 6, 2019
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Writing can be a challenge for some kiddos, especially creative writing. Sometimes they get it in their head they can't write. Other times, they are scared to share their ideas.…

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