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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Marine biology is a fascinating topic for children of all ages and perfect for interest-led learning. Whether you have a child who is obsessed with sea creatures, or you’ve recently made a trip to the beach or aquarium and you want to build on that experience with some more structured […]
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Are you searching for good-quality, living books to read with your homeschool kindergartener? Look no further! We’ve rounded up a list of beautiful picture books on all sorts of topics from history, to science, to poetry and more, as well as some recommended chapter books to help your child build […]
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As I’m wrapping up our homeschool year, I’m realizing what a great reading year it was for our family! In addition to our nightly family read-alouds, my kids did a lot of independent reading, and we also had wonderful success with the living books we wove into our history and […]
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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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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 6 of our favorites! Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel’s Messiah by […]
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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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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! History is one of my favorite subjects to teach, and the Middle Ages contain so much delight for you and your children to discover together. This time period is full of fascinating historical figures, rich literature, and lots […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Whether you need a gift for a Dad in your life or a book that you can cuddle up and read with your own kids, these stories all celebrate the gifts of fatherhood. From board books for little […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! A few weeks ago Sarah from Homespun Childhood shared her plan for beach-side professional development, and I immediately knew I wanted to include something similar in my own summer plans. Here are the books that are currently on […]
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