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Why you need historical timeline figures in your homeschool

June 9, 2022 by Julie Polanco

I feel that historical timeline figures are an important part of a living history approach to homeschooling. Even in an unschooling home like ours, they really help kids understand the flow of events. I mean, if one day you’re learning about spacecraft and the next day, you’re looking up Roman columns, you need some context, …

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10 Goldmines for Awesome Strewing Ideas and Projects

December 29, 2021 by Julie Polanco

Are you stumped for strewing ideas to inspire new interests in your kids? Need some boredom busters that don’t bust the printer or the bank? Here are some of my tried and true sources of ideas, in addition to using nature to inspire new interests. See if some of these might get your child excited …

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

August 11, 2021 by Julie Polanco

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 graduated and the others are out of elementary school. So, now is the time! First, I’d just like to challenge you to think of math as a tool, not a …

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My homeschool supply list for successful unschooling

July 21, 2021 by Julie Polanco

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 fulfilling. We want to have enriching homes that encourage learning, so we need to stock them with particular supplies that promote curiosity, adventure, and a passion for learning. The things …

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Top 10 Best Children’s Books about Elections and Politics

October 21, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Living books form a significant pillar in my homeschooling approach. So, I thought I’d create a list of my top children’s books about elections. After all, the election is upon us. And, it’s an important civic duty that all citizens should exercise. Why not start young? Kids understand basic voting, especially if you have several …

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My Top 5 STEM Toys Your Kid Will Love!

September 25, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Are you searching for toys that aren’t just fun, but educational too? If so, STEM toys could be exactly what you need. STEM toys started to become popular back in 2013, but in recent years they’ve really risen in popularity. Short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, STEM toys are designed to give kids the …

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The Best Living History Resources for Your Homeschool

July 30, 2020 by Julie Polanco

When I was a kid, I hated social studies. I struggled to keep myself awake. The teacher always taught from a textbook and homework consisted of answering comprehension questions at the end of the chapter. Boring. When I began homeschooling, I determined that I would do it differently. Biographies and narrative non-fiction such as Our …

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Personalized Learning Options for College You Need to Consider

March 13, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Recently, my younger daughter (who is now in high school) and I were discussing future career plans and finding personalized learning options. Her older sister chose to pursue an Associates degree program in nuclear medicine technology and her older brother chose to pursue an innovative apprenticeship program in marketing/business. I wanted to know her thoughts …

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How to Unschool College Readiness with Mr. D Math

March 2, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Recently, my oldest daughter changed her career choice from freelance graphic designer/virtual assistant to pursue becoming a nuclear medicine technician instead. (What’s that? It’s the person who does the CT and MRI scans.) Quite a switch, but it’s a solid choice for her in her current life circumstances. Not what I expected, given my perspective …

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Homeschool Language Arts Resources You’ll Love

August 7, 2019 by Julie Polanco

Reading and writing skills are top-of-mind for most parents, and we homeschoolers are no different. That’s why I compiled my favorite homeschool language arts resources below. While I generally promote a gentle approach to these skills, all children still need to read and write with excellence. When a child is ready to read, he can …

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Favorite Unschooling Science Resources for an Awesome Fun Homeschool

May 8, 2019 by Julie Polanco

My favorite unschooling science resources encourage four traits. These are: curiosity, observation, discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking. As much as possible, I feel a child should be encouraged to learn scientific principles through their own experiences. So, I did this by providing my children with scientific tools. They used a magnifying glass, portable microscope, plant …

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Skills Needed for a Job in the New Gig Economy: Preparing Teens

July 3, 2018 by Julie Polanco

As homeschoolers, many of us are called upon to be more than high school instructors. We also need to be career coaches and guidance counselors. As such, we tirelessly research the ins and outs of college admission, vocational school requirements, financial aid and scholarships, and other valuable information on behalf of our teens. It’s our …

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