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Outside Play is Crucial for Emerging Readers and Writers
A child who becomes a prolific reader and writer will be set-up for lifelong success. We are a homeschooling family, so we've had a front row seat to watch the emerging literacy with our oldest children. Early on, we were influenced by many different writings, studies...
5 Tips for a Solid Start in Your New Year
1. Remind yourself why you decided to homeschool Writing the answer on paper helps you focus, then you can set your goals accordingly. Your why will influence your what and your how. For those of you who homeschooled last year, that Lessons Learned worksheet we...
You Aren’t in This Alone
Consider Your Local Homeschool Group I’ve been part of a local homeschool support group for more than 30 years. Now that I’m a “graduated” (aka veteran) homeschool mom, many of my friends are people I met through the group or other homeschool connections. My...
Why 1000 Hours Outside?
In the sea of activities available to children and families the simple act of stepping outside to play can easily get lost. Who has time for playing in the yard when there are dances to be rehearsed, homework to be finished, music notes to be played, and soccer...
Making it Work! Educating a Child with Executive Function Challenges
Does your child struggle with planning, organizing, and/or sequencing their thoughts? Perhaps, he/she struggles to follow simple multi-step instructions or balance assigned tasks? Well, you are not alone. What exactly is an Executive Function Disorder? Have you...