Literature Guides
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How Many Hours Do You Homeschool?
Many people have the misconception that homeschooling takes hours and hours and hours in a day....
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What Is A Living Book, Anyway?
Have you heard the term “living books” and thought, “What do those words even mean?” If you are a...
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Around The World
Some people are addicted to their smartphones. Others, it’s video games. Some, it’s...
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History Made Easy
When I was in school I absolutely loved history. After Language Arts/English, it was my favorite...
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3 perfect book series for preteens
There are so many series to choose from, at all different reading levels; these three are ones that my older three children have been enjoying.
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What should my first grader know – reading
I’ve talked to countless parents who have jumped into homeschooling their older children later in life but now they have a younger one joining the ranks. What is their biggest fear? Teaching them how to read.
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Why we homeschool
The main reason why we continue to homeschool has not changed in 14 years. It is to allow our children to learn at their own pace without holding them back OR ostracizing them for weak areas. To be able to spend extra time and effort in subjects that need work and to launch them in areas of strength.
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Line and Shape with Swans (Art Through the Year Season 2 Episode 1)
Learn to draw a graceful swan and a beautiful ballerina! In this lesson, you’ll learn about line & shape: the first two elements of art. Be inspired by impressionistic artwork like Degas’ ballerinas, or the early American naturalist works of Audobon. Using lines and shapes, you’ll get to create your own works of art inspired by the masters, then color them to make them your very own! Includes a short Bible lesson based on Psalm 139:14 and the classic children’s story, The Ugly Duckling.
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Afternoon Tea Time
I have always enjoyed a cup of hot tea. My favorite tea is Earl Grey with two squares of sugar. It makes me feel warm and old fashioned. I use real tea cups that my mom gave to me with the saucers and tiny tea spoons to stir in the sugar. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but having an afternoon tea time is a way to unwind and get back to the basics of life.
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Unit Study: Bastille Day!
Bastille Day, or French Independence Day (similar to our American Independence Day) celebrates a day that has impacted all of us, whether of French heritage or not. Briefly, Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th.
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Historical Fiction: The Bridge to Adventure
Pull up that overstuffed chair. Open up that great Historical Fiction book you’ve had your eye on… You Ready? Now. Roll up your educational sleeves. We’re about to book attack!
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