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An ArtzaBox Review: A Beautiful Trip to Galilee
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My homeschool supply list for successful unschooling
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The best online chemistry course for visual learners: Fascinating Chemistry
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The Best Preschool Program for At-Home Learning: a Sonlight Review
Because my kids are teenagers and young adults, I don’t often write about little kids. After all, most homeschool programs try teaching small children to
How to improve reading skills with LightSail
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Why a Flexible Online Degree is a Great Option
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Since I don’t believe in teaching little kids to write, we often do formal writing instruction a bit late. Narration and oral storytelling naturally lead
Why inductive Bible lessons for kids are the best
Generally, I don’t really like Bible studies for kids. I feel that they often make Jesus look like a nice man who helped people and
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When my children were younger, one of my favorite places was the library. We regularly brought home stacks of books, as I’m sure your family
5 Creative Ways to Use a Native Garden with Kids
Planting a garden with kids can be one of the most rewarding ways to teach them about plants. It provides a custom made nature study
7 Facts About Plants for Kids Who Hate Plants
When we share facts about plants for kids, we often start out with dry, boring stuff like how to define botany. Unfortunately, that’s how most
5 Awesome Ways to Learn Parts of Plants for Kids
One of the great things about summer is the abundance of plants. It seems like the trees suddenly sprout leaves from one day to the
How to Approach Nature for Kids Who Love Electronics
We know our kids should spend more time outdoors in the warmer months, but sometimes it’s hard. It can feel like pulling teeth to get
How to define botany so kids will love it
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