get rid of the spelling program and teach the kids to spell anyway

Can you get rid of the spelling program and teach the kids to spell anyway? (Because I have. And I can tell you what I’ve learned about ditching the spelling program.) How to teach spelling to kids? Let’s chat. A new-to-homeschool mama asked me: “Do you have any advice on how to teach a child…

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4 Ways to Introduce Egyptian Homeschool History at Home

We started our homeschool history year by studying early civilizations. When we got to Egypt, we slowed right down. Why? Because the kids were fully engaged. Before we dive into Egyptian homeschool history, I want to invite you to my free Reimagine your Homeschool Mini-Course, where you’ll discover how to create a homeschool experience that…

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homeschool science: apologia & beyond

How to do science in a self-directed way? Follow their interests & discover they’ll cover many topics. I’ll share oodles of ideas to do it.

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teach your kids poetry in your homeschool (& enjoy it)

Why should you include poetry in your homeschool? The benefits of poetry: build neural networks, learn new languages, and become cultured.

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how to do homeschool math (math u see & math you don’t)

Here’s why I’ve been using Math U See for my entire homeschool journey with four kids. (& how I learned basic arithmetic too!)

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How to Teach Kids to Write Effectively: A Brave Learner Review

How to teach kids to write effectively: a BraveWriter review. I ate up Julie Bogart’s recent book, The Brave Learner.

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