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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Living books are just as important for teenagers as they are for younger students. Use this booklist as you create a reading list for your homeschool high schoolers, and you’ll help them cultivate a love of literature and prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Need even more ideas for […]
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Whether you’re looking for your next family read-aloud or a list of titles to draw from when supplying your child with reading material, these living books are ideal for your upper elementary or middle school student. This list recently published titles as well as tried-and-true classics. We hope you’ll find […]
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As homeschool parents we spend a lot of time reading aloud to our kids. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point when you’re eager to share longer, more complex stories with your child, but they may not have the attention span or the maturity to listen to a […]
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I have such fond memories of making the transition from picture books to chapter books with my young kids. There’s something really special about the first few times you make it through a real chapter book together. And I must confess, there are certain books my kids are entirely capable […]
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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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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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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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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! At a recent homeschool convention, I encountered a young man who was the assistant director of an enormous bird sanctuary. He spent his days researching birds, rehabilitating birds, breeding birds, and teaching others about birds. He’d fallen in […]
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