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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Free Winter Poems for Your Homeschool Printable
Add some truth, goodness, and beauty to your homeschool this winter with this free poetry collection. Enjoy them during your poetry teatime, use a few for winter memory work, make them part of your daily copywork, or add them to your morning time rotation. In this printable you will find: […]
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Autumn is the perfect time for a little apple unit study. Check out these free printables for poetry, science, math, read-alouds and more, all centered around apples! In this free apple study you will find: Parts of an Apple Apple Life Cycle Apple Field Trip Three apple poems with accompanying […]
Read MoreFirst Day of School Printable Pack
We’ve got a great Back to School Printable Pack for you filled with resources for your first days of school. Click here to download these free printables! In this packet you’ll find: Inspirational Quotes for Your Homeschool We’ve got 10 quote printables to inspire your homeschool from Scripture verses to […]
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 […]
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I don’t know about you, but sometimes it can seem a little difficult to keep up momentum during those long winter days. The plunging temperatures make it much harder to spend as much time outdoors and it’s easy to find yourself in just a little bit of a rut. I’m […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Fall
When fall is in the air, nothing is more inviting than cuddling up with your little ones to enjoy a great picture book together. Here are some of our favorite titles that will get you in an autumn mood. The Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall This classic book follows a […]
Read MoreTurn Your Family Road Trip into a Family Field Trip!
Cross-country trips were a regular part of my growing up, thanks to my mother’s large family scattered from coast to coast. While the trips were primarily to visit relatives, my parents always incorporated outings to local landmarks. Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Pike’s Peak, and the Carlsbad Caverns are […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Summer
Summer is finally here! When you need a break from the beach or the pool, these picture books are just right for slowing down and savoring the magic that is summer. The Raft by Jim LaMarche Nicky isn’t looking forward to spending the summer with his quirky grandmother in her […]
Read MoreFree Homeschool Summer Reading Challenge Printable
There are so many things we can do to help our kids fall more in love with reading. If having a goal to shoot for is motivating for your child, this free printable has everything you’ll need to create a family summer reading challenge. Choose Your Challenge With a twelve […]
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