Autumn will be here before you know it which means it’s time to pull together your fall picture books! There are lots of lovely picture books about apples that are perfect for this time of year. Here are our top 10. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the […]
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We love books here at the Homeschool Compass, and we especially love sharing new titles with you on the Homeschool Compass Podcast! These are all of the books we’ve featured on the show so far. I’ve read each one and wholeheartedly recommend them all. Looking for even more great homeschool […]
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Living books are just as important for teenagers as they are for younger students. Use this booklist as you create a reading list for your homeschool high schoolers, and you’ll help them cultivate a love of literature and prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Need even more ideas for […]
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Whether you’re looking for your next family read-aloud or a list of titles to draw from when supplying your child with reading material, these living books are ideal for your upper elementary or middle school student. This list recently published titles as well as tried-and-true classics. We hope you’ll find […]
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As homeschool parents we spend a lot of time reading aloud to our kids. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point when you’re eager to share longer, more complex stories with your child, but they may not have the attention span or the maturity to listen to a […]
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I have such fond memories of making the transition from picture books to chapter books with my young kids. There’s something really special about the first few times you make it through a real chapter book together. And I must confess, there are certain books my kids are entirely capable […]
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There are so many wonderful read-alouds that are perfect for spring. If you’re noticing flowers budding and birds chirping and you need a read-aloud to match the new life you see shooting up all around you, try adding one of these to your stack. What else would you add to […]
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These read-alouds will have you and your kids wanting to cozy up and read just one more chapter. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder One of my favorites of the Little House series! In this book the Ingalls family must bravely endure the hard winter of 1880-81 in their […]
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Looking for something to focus your heart and mind on the true meaning of Christmas this year? Reading a Christmas devotional is a great way to center yourself on what really matters during the holiday season. Here are 5 of our favorites! Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel’s Messiah by Cindy […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! The preschool years are a great time to help your child begin to recognize and name basic shapes and colors. You can do this quite naturally as you go throughout your day just by pointing out and discussing […]
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