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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If you’re learning about cultivated crops, gardening or nutrition in your homeschool, these free nature study printables are the perfect resource! You can use the black & white version as coloring pages. Or print the color images for flashcards, matching games or hanging on the wall. Enjoy! You can download […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Whether you homeschool year round or take extended time off over the summer, read aloud time is something to hold onto through the summer months. If you’re looking for books that will grab your kids’ attention and fuel […]
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The study of trees offers many opportunities for hands-on learning! Lean into your child’s curiosity and explore topics in math, science, art, and more with these tree activities. 1. Grow Your Own Tree from a Pinecone Did you know you can harvest seeds from a pinecone and potentially grow your […]
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Earth Day was established on April 22, 1970 as a time for people throughout the United States to come together and show their commitment to taking care of our planet. Last year marked 50 years of Americans celebrating Earth Day together. Earth Day is a wonderful time to teach our […]
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