Winter is a great time for people to observe birds, but it can be a tough season for the birds! Some species have left for warmer climates. A few remain to brave out the cold. For the birds who don’t fly south, such as the Blue Jay, Black-Capped Chickadee, Nuthatch, […]
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Looking for a fun craft project for a snowy day? This resist art painting takes its inspiration from the snowy landscapes of the winter forest. Here are the supplies you’ll need: Birch Trees on a Snowy Day Tutorial Step One: Make tree trunks out of painter’s tape For the 8’x10” […]
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Today we are delighted to welcome Danielle Hitchen to the Homeschool Compass blog. Danielle is a homeschooling mom of 3 who makes her home near Washington, D.C. She is the founder of Catechesis Books and author of the Baby Believer series as well as the newly released, Sacred Seasons: A […]
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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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There is nothing quite as moving as an intimate homeschool graduation ceremony. Hearing a parent address their graduate in front of peers is one of the most endearing parts of homeschooling through high school. But putting on a graduation can be daunting. The following ten simple steps have been used […]
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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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What child doesn’t get swept up in the enchantment of softly falling flakes of snow? Whether you get snow where you live or not, exploring the properties of snow, making your own crystals, reading a few snowy stories, and creating a snow-inspired art project are great ways to get your […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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