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43+ homeschool math resources you’ve never heard of (but will love!)

Because Christian unschoolers do math differently, I compiled a list of my favorite homeschool math resources from over the years. Two of my children have

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Presenting a great career prep tool for undecided teens

I can’t believe that my last two kids are both now in high school! It’s bittersweet. I have been talking with my daughter who’s a

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Easy online writing for kids for a happy homeschooling year!

Online writing for kids can be a lifesaver when you homeschool several children. It encourages independent work and allows you to focus on the kids

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An ArtzaBox Review: A Beautiful Trip to Galilee

Have you heard of Artzabox? These quarterly subscription boxes aim to take you to the Holy Land and walk in Christ’s footsteps. While a trip

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My homeschool supply list for successful unschooling

You might not think that unschoolers consider a homeschool supply list, but you should. There are certain things that just make unschooling easier and more

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The best online chemistry course for visual learners: Fascinating Chemistry

Imagine if an online chemistry course allowed you to visualize atomic orbits and bonds and connected the science to everyday things. Would that transform your

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Awesome Imaginative Learning Projects Your Special Teen Will Love

All four of my children have some sort of learning difference, which means they need imaginative learning projects to succeed. The oldest two struggle with

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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

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How to improve reading skills with LightSail

My younger son needs a little nudging when it comes to reading books. He is very picky. It is challenging to find books that he

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Top 10 STEM Careers in Botany You Must Check Out!

Does your teen love plants? Is he looking for something a bit off the beaten path to do after high school? Maybe one these careers

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Why a Flexible Online Degree is a Great Option

This year, my younger daughter enters her junior year of high school. You know what that means, it means it’s time to talk about career

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Easy to Use Curriculum to Make Teens’ Writing Better

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

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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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Best Picture Books About Plants: The Top 20 Favorites

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How to define botany so kids will love it

Have you ever tried to define botany for your kids? How did that go? Did you get the eye roll? And then did you say,

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Five Favorite Essential Oils for Busy Moms You Need Now

What does your family do for Mother’s Day? Do they treat you like a queen, take you out for dinner, and clean the house for

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Best Writing Websites for Kids with Imagination

Since my kids are all teens and young adults now, a lot of newer homeschooling  moms (especially this past year! LOL) ask for my advice.

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Why These Homeschool Biology Classes Get Teens Excited

Right now, I have one child in high school and I have graduated two children. My youngest is finishing up middle school. Since I have

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The Ultimate On-Demand American Sign Language Classes That You Must Try

When my children were smaller, we belonged to a different church. In that church, one of the congregants was deaf. So, an interpreter stood at

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25 Unplugged Fun Winter Activities Your Kids Will Love

I live in northern Illinois, where right now, there is close to two feet of snow on the ground! It’s been a while since we’ve

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