The Many Benefits of Unit Studies
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The Many Benefits of Unit Studies

What Are Unit Studies? Unit studies are a popular tool for homeschooling families, and for good reason. There are many benefits of using unit studies in education, and they provide a flexible and fun alternative to using textbooks. There are unit studies available on a never-ending number of topics such as animals,  plants, historical figures…

What Is Your Child’s Learning Style?
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What Is Your Child’s Learning Style?

Are you a new homeschool family? Or maybe you’re considering homeschooling but aren’t exactly sure how to get started. Starting to homeschool can seem like a huge and scary ordeal, but it doesn’t have to be! One of the most important things you’ll do as a homeschooling family is choose the curriculum you’ll use. There…

To Homeschool Successfully, You Need Great Books
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To Homeschool Successfully, You Need Great Books

To homeschool successfully, you need great books! Books are great for everybody! But for homeschoolers, books are a fantastic resource, and they are necessary for teaching and learning to occur. There are many reasons to make use of great literature, nature guides, picture books, books of poetry, and even instruction manuals, cookbooks, and other kinds…

Public-School-at-Home Failed You. Try Homeschooling!
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Public-School-at-Home Failed You. Try Homeschooling!

Public-school-at-home failed you. Try homeschooling! Are you considering homeschooling for the upcoming school year? Why is homeschooling suddenly such a popular idea anyway? Maybe you’ve tried public-school-at-home and weren’t at all happy with the daily stress or the results. (To read our article, Public-School-at-Home Is Not Homeschooling, click this link.) Maybe you’ve seen the “new…

Dear Mom Who’s Considering Homeschooling: 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Curriculum
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Dear Mom Who’s Considering Homeschooling: 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Curriculum

The biggest question that most moms who are considering homeschooling have is, “How do I choose the right curriculum?” Just because a curriculum looks nice or seems interesting doesn’t mean it will work well for you and your family. There are several factors that need to be considered. 1. What is your child’s learning style?…