This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! This statement may come as a surprise to you, but you have been teaching your child to read since shortly after birth! The very first time you read your baby Goodnight Moon, pointed to a stop sign while […]
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Can Music Improve Learning? The Importance of Nurturing Musical Experiences in Childhood
Music makes great contributions to the child’s cognitive development and this starts even in the womb. Before birth, the baby (in the twentieth week of gestation) can hear sounds such as heartbeat, breathing rhythm, mother’s voice, and at the same time respond to these stimuli by moving or kicking. Thus, […]
Read MorePresidents Book List for Your Homeschool
If you’re looking for books to help you learn about the presidents in your homeschool, we’ve got some ideas for you! Whether you need picture books, chapter books, or biographies of a specific president, we hope this list will be a help to your homeschool. Scroll all the way to […]
Read MoreJournaling About Nature: What Homeschoolers Learn by Keeping a Journal
Adam Savage of the TV show Mythbusters once joked that the only difference between messing around and “science” is writing things down. In other words, scientists do not simply conduct experiments. They write down what they learn or witness. One of the cornerstones of the scientific method is recording researchers’ […]
Read MoreAround the World Read Alouds for Your Homeschool
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Reading aloud is a great way to introduce your children to the cultures and customs of the world around them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of our favorite books featuring stories of children from every part […]
Read MoreMuddy Hands: Encouraging Little Scientists in Your Backyard
After the long days of winter, spring has finally arrived and the daylight hours are getting longer. Maybe cabin fever has taken your family by storm. There are many different activities that you and your child can do with those “extra” daylight hours. Getting outside is a great remedy for […]
Read More10 Favorite Chapter Book Read Alouds for Summer
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 […]
Read More7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Family Read-Aloud Time
1. Start Small, but Read Often! Establishing a routine is key to read aloud success with little ones. If your kids are young, or haven’t had much read-aloud experience, keep it short. Ten to fifteen minutes is a great place to start. Set apart a consistent time in your day […]
Read MoreBlister Beetles, Assassin Bugs, and Lubber Grasshoppers—Oh, My!
Are your kids fascinated by the many six-legged, creeping and crawling and flying critters designed by the Master Creator? Then you just might be raising a future entomologist. I know because I happen to be married to one! And he loved bugs and insects from the time he could barely […]
Read MoreReading the Classics with High School Students
Click here to see our suggested list of classics to read with your high schoolers. Throughout history, education has been about the exploration of great ideas—the purpose of life; the living out of virtues—all part of the process of thoughtful maturing. High school is the perfect time for students to join this great conversation through encounters with classic literature. Not only are […]
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