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15 Fun Activities for First Day of Homeschool Party

By: twainausten August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

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Fun activities for the first day of Homeschool Party? I heard a homeschool mama talk about her favourite day of the year: the first day of studies! So what fun activities for first-day homeschool party can we include? If you’re starting your homeschool journey and want to build a strong foundation from day one—one that’s…

How to Teach Writing in a Child-Directed Way

By: twainausten August 21, 2026August 28, 2026

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Twelve ideas to teach writing in a child-directed way. Twelve ideas that address your real child’s interests.

How to Facilitate Child-Led Learning in Your Homeschool

By: twainausten August 21, 2026August 30, 2026

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How to facilitate child-led learning in your homeschool. Here is how you can practically engage your kids to do child-led learning.

Teach Spelling in a Child-Directed Way (Without a Program)

By: twainausten August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Can you get rid of the spelling program and still teach spelling in a child-directed way? Yes — and I can tell you exactly what I’ve learned about ditching the program and letting my kids learn to spell in a child-directed way instead. A new-to-homeschool mama asked me: “Do you have any advice on how…