Marine biology is a fascinating topic for children of all ages and perfect for interest-led learning. Whether you have a child who is obsessed with sea creatures, or you’ve recently made a trip to the beach or aquarium and you want to build on that experience with some more structured […]
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Learning a second language is like learning to play a musical instrument. It’s hard work at first, but it will be loved and cherished later. One of my favorite aspects of homeschooling is the freedom parents have to choose how to educate their children. For example, public schools usually start […]
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Whether you’re studying U.S. Geography in your homeschool, looking for fun ways to teach the states and capitals, or preparing for your next road trip, you’ll find over 40 pages of fun, free activities in our newest printable activity book. Head here to get your copy! In this United States […]
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Welcome spring to your homeschool with this simple flower painting activity that’s perfect for all ages. Experimenting with different painting techniques (like using a fork instead of a paint brush!) is a great way to sharpen fine motor skills and nurture creativity. You could bring your finished craft to a […]
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Download this beautiful spring poetry collection just in time for National Poetry Month in April. Enjoy these during your poetry teatime, use a few for memory work, make them part of your daily copywork, or add them to your morning time rotation. In this printable you will find: Download your Free […]
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Today we are honored to welcome Rachel Schmucker to The Homeschool Compass blog. Rachel is a homeschooling mama to four awesome kiddos ages 5, 9, 11 and 13. She began homeschooling her oldest for preschool to “try homeschooling” and has never looked back. Over the years her homeschool “why” has […]
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If you’re learning about the Presidents in your homeschool, check out our FREE Presidents of the USA printables. You’ll find over 100 pages of homeschool material including portraits of each president, fact cards, famous quotations for copywork, and a My Presidents Book for your kids to record what they’ve learned. […]
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Carolyn Leiloglou is a homeschooling mom of 4 and best-selling author. You’ll love her new middle grade fantasy novel, Beneath the Swirling Sky! Today we discuss why homeschooling provides the ideal environment for nurturing creativity in our kids and how we can best support them in exploring their own creative passions. […]
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Picture books are a great way to make math fun and meaningful for your kids. Here are some our family has enjoyed: What math picture books has your family enjoyed? Are there any others we should add to our list? We hope these book recommendations are a blessing to your […]
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When I worked in public policy many years ago, one of my jobs was to take long policy papers from think tanks and reduce them down to one or two pages for state lawmakers. I also wrote the scripts for a popular radio show called “Point/Counterpoint” on a very large […]
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