Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We’re putting in our library requests and checking our bookshelves to pull together a nice stack of Thanksgiving books to share with our children. These are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books, along with one longer read-aloud that’s great for enjoying with […]
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Fall in New England is a visual feast. Vibrant foliage blankets hills and valleys—swaths of red, orange, and gold lining sparkling bodies of water and wrapping quaint town greens, the changing tapestry punctuated by white steeples. Picturesque farms are surrounded by a patchwork of fields offering apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins […]
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“You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance”—Psalm 65:11 (ESV) Growing your own food is one of life’s great pleasures, but the joy does not need to stop with the garden. Preserving your harvest not only ensures healthy food throughout the year, it teaches your children […]
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Are you learning about ocean life in your homeschool? Do you have a child who is fascinated by the sea? Download this Ocean Life Marine Biology Printable Pack for a fun ocean themed unit study. In this packet you will find: Ocean Animals Anatomy Worksheets: Learn to label the different […]
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While many parents see summer as a time of vacation and not education, preschool children need year-round learning. I’m not talking about year-round workbooks or sitting at a desk, but about daily planned learning combined with fun. My motto for the past 28 years has been, seize the summer and […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! On the Fourth of July each year Americans gather to have parades, cookouts, and watch fireworks to celebrate America’s freedom and independence. Celebrate July 4th this year by creating this fun American flag craft and bookmark! American Flag […]
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It’s the season for America’s favorite pastime, the staple of many summers – baseball! If you’ve got a baseball lover, these activities are sure to keep them learning and having fun all summer long. We’ve got free printable activities and a list of great baseball picture books just for you […]
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“We do not remember days. We remember moments.” – Cesare Pavese Create some of those memorable moments with your children this summer, without leaving home and without spending much money. Here are some thrifty, old-fashioned, fun ideas to get you started. Even now as an adult, I recall the joy […]
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Father’s Day is a day when we tell our dads how much we love them and appreciate them. Make a Father’s Day card and these suncatchers to celebrate your dad on Father’s Day! Materials: Colored cardstock or construction paper Scissors Glue stick or liquid glue Colored tissue paper Wax or […]
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Learn how to mix colors with this cute ladybug project! Materials you will need: Crayons Washable paint or watercolors Cup of water Paint brushes Plate or palette Cardstock or watercolor paper Scissors Glue stick Step One: Print out the Mixing Colors! Worksheet. Put red, yellow and blue paint on your […]
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