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How to teach math for K-6th grade in one year!

I learned early on how to teach math for K-6th grade in one year. My oldest son refused to do math curriculum. I made up

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What to Teach Preschoolers: It’s Not What You Think!

We think we know what to teach preschoolers, but what if we’re wrong? Even in homeschooling, many preschool curriculums and learning resources focus on early

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How long does it take to learn to read? Insanely little time.

How long does it take to learn to read? Judging by the age at which many folks start teaching reading skills, they must think it

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Don’t know how to teach little kids to write a story? Here’s how.

As homeschooling parents, we want to know how to teach our children everything, including how to teach little kids to write a story. But, telling

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Six Surprising, Fun Ways to Unschool Math in Real Life

While we have used math curriculum periodically (check out my list of math resources), I always try to unschool math in some way as well.

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The nightmare of homeschooling other people’s kids

Sometimes we want to change the world through homeschooling. When we hear someone say that they wish they could homeschool, our ears prick up. Before

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6 surprising benefits of outdoor play backed by science

Here in the northern hemisphere, it is summer and since I live near the Great Lakes, it is precious. For three months, it is warm

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My Best Read-Aloud Activities to Keep Wiggly Kids Happy

When my children were younger, I struggled to keep everyone at the table at the same time. Living books were important to me, but my

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