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Create a Homeschool Schedule That Works

August 17, 2020 by Lisa

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Creating a homeschool schedule that works takes trial and error. What you design one year may change the next. If you have any major life change, like moving to a new home, […]

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15 Tips for Homeschooling a Difficult Child

April 9, 2020 by Lisa

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Homeschooling isn’t easy. When you have a difficult child, it can be nearly impossible. You’re tired of nagging. Every day feels like a battle. You thought homeschooling would draw you closer to your child, but it’s tearing you apart. You question whether it’s time to give up homeschooling, because it’s not going according to plan. […]

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Keeping a Homeschool Reading Log: 10 Ideas

January 20, 2020 by Lisa

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Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. What is a Reading Log? A reading log is simply a record of your reading. Reading logs can be as simple or detailed as you like. Some […]

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Homeschool Portfolios Made Easy

May 28, 2019 by Lisa

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. I love wrapping up the school year, but the thought of putting together homeschool portfolios doesn’t excite me. In fact, I put it off because it’s a big job that requires energy. […]

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How to Make a Homeschool Memory Book

June 19, 2018 by Lisa

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  How to Make a Homeschool Memory Book Do you ever wonder what you were like as a child? I don’t have many mementos from my childhood. I’m not sure if my parents didn’t keep things, or if my things got lost over the years. Either way, it’s disappointing not to have some written documentation […]

Filed Under: Record Keeping, Teaching Writing Tagged With: end of school year, memory book

Welcome! I'm Lisa, a teacher turned homeschool mom. Reading aloud and cultivating a love of writing in kids excite me most. Here you'll find help for teaching these subjects and more! Learn more…

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