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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Best Christmas Devotionals for Homeschool Moms
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 4 of our favorites! All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud
There’s something about Christmastime that makes you want to snuggle your kids in close and get lost in a touching story. If you’re looking for some good Christmas titles, these are our very favorite Christmas read-alouds from board books for your littles to chapter books you can savor over the […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Picture Books About Shapes and Colors for Preschoolers
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 […]
Read MoreIdeas for Teaching Homeschool History (The Middle Ages)
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 […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Books About Fatherhood (for Father’s Day and Every Day)
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 […]
Read MoreMy Summer Reading List for Homeschool Mom Professional Development
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 […]
Read More100 Books Every Homeschool Preschooler Should Know
Finding worthy picture books to place before your preschooler can sometimes feel like wading through a garbage heap looking for a few precious pearls. We have endless options available to us, but not all books for the 5 and under crowd are created equal. In this list you’ll find the […]
Read MorePresidents Book List for Your Homeschool
If you’re looking for books to help you learn about the presidents in your homeschool, we’ve got some ideas for you! Whether you need picture books, chapter books, or biographies of a specific president, we hope this list will be a help to your homeschool. Scroll all the way to […]
Read More10 Best Books to Encourage Your Heart As a Homeschool Mom
Reading books by other homeschoolers is a great way to reconnect with your vision for homeschooling and remind yourself why you’re doing this. Here, in no particular order, are ten books that we believe will help keep your passion for this homeschooling adventure going strong! Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s […]
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