Whether you’re looking for a book to show your children the true meaning of Easter or you want a silly story to tuck in their Easter baskets, we’ve got you covered. Here are some titles your kids are sure to love! God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren (ages […]
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Does cabin fever have you wondering why you ever decided to homeschool in the first place? Does the 3 feet of snow outside your door feel more and more like an insurmountable wall? Would you be willing to sacrifice a mocha latte for just a teensy sign that spring is […]
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Why are days shorter in Winter? To answer that question, we need to learn some things about our planet Earth. Planet Earth spins on an axis that is tilted (about 23.5 degrees). The Earth makes a complete rotation on its axis every 24 hours, while it revolves around the sun, […]
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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: 2” or wider painter’s tape or masking tape Small blank white canvas or canvas panels (samples were done on […]
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Here is a fun winter themed visual for math and phonics! You will need: Hat and Mitten templateNumeral/symbol/letter templateCrayons, colored pencils, or markersGlue or tapePoster board or large construction paper Directions: Have your students decorate and color the large hat and mittens as desired. Cut out the images and […]
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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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The long days of winter can be cold and rather claustrophobic. Break up your days with this fun penguin craft & worksheet (after all, penguins know all about living in the cold!). This is a great way to tie together the penguin section of books at your local library. The […]
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Every home has its own culture for celebrating the holidays – its own family traditions, its own way of doing things. Imagine being a new visitor to a new home and being thrust into the thick of celebration their way. No one was really asking you what you wanted or […]
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We are delighted to welcome Cindy West to the Homeschool Compass Blog. Cindy homeschooled her three children and continues to invest in the homeschool community through her writing, podcasting, and speaking. You may know her as Mrs. Cindy from No Sweat Nature Study LIVE and the No Sweat Nature Study […]
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More than two thousand years ago a young couple made a trek that landed them in a stable for the night. A tiny baby’s cries rang out over the land. At that second, everything changed. A multitude of angels rang out into the night, “Glory to God in the highest, […]
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