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My children and I have always loved to read! We do our best to squeeze in some time to read every day. In the summer, though, when we have a more relaxed scheduled, we are usually able to get in a little extra reading time each day. Even though we homeschool year round, we don’t…
Coloring books are the current rage! So why not use them in your homeschool? You’ve probably noticed how popular coloring books have become for folks of all ages–from young children to teens to adults. Some of us here at Hip Homeschool Moms recently had the chance to use some coloring books that were created to…
This is the History / Bible / Literature program Sonlighters have been wishing for—a delightful, age-appropriate Kindergarten American History program, done in Sonlight’s signature style! My name is Katie, and my daughter Kora is almost 5 years old. Even though she’s young, I’ve been homeschooling her for the past year, mostly via reading, educational play,…
We often hear this question from parents: how young is too young to start homeschooling? This is an important question to consider! But it’s also important to think about exactly what this question means. To set off on the journey of homeschooling means to rethink what it looks like to learn and teach. If you’re…
When it’s cold outside I love to make a cup of tea, curl up under a blanket, and read to myself or out loud to the family. I had so much fun putting together this list of some of the most beloved and recommended books for this time of year. Some of these we own,…
Many children just don’t enjoy learning to read! Years ago when I was teaching my son to read, he was definitely one of those children! He wanted to already know how to read without going through the learning-to-read process. Some children enjoy the process, and others (like my son) just want to skip the hard…
Reasons to Keep a Nature Journal There are so many wonderful reasons to keep a nature journal!! I will discuss a few of them here with you, and I hope you’ll share some of your favorite reasons with us in the comments too! You may not consider yourself or your children particularly artistic. Or you…
Do you have a child between the ages of 2 and 13? Reading Eggs is great for younger students who want to have fun and build some pre-reading skills or for older students who need to develop or improve reading skills. And the best part is that it’s fun and interactive! If you…
Teaching kids to read is so much fun, isn’t it? I’m currently teaching my fourth daughter to read, and it’s definitely time well invested. It’s so fulfilling for me to watch my older girls avidly read good books and opening up whole new worlds of learning and adventure, knowing I played a large part in helping…
If you’d like a fun and easy freestyle unit study to do with your children this summer, this is it! Around Independence Day is a great time to learn about the American Revolution, but of course you can study it any time that works into your schedule. This is so easy (All you need are…
Toddlers are so much fun! They are active, curious, affectionate, and just plain fun! And while we don’t recommend spending much sit-down-at-a-desk learning time for toddlers, it’s still a great time to start teaching your little ones since toddlers are naturally curious and ready to learn and explore. If you’d like some great homeschooling ideas for…
Do you have a child who needs to improve his or her reading skills this summer? Summer is the perfect time to brush up on reading skills or develop new reading skills during a time that is usually slower-paced and more relaxed than during the traditional school year. Reading Eggs is offering 30 days of…
