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Experiencing nature helps our kids understand it94

Eco Friendly Kids- Fun Learning Projects

Teaching children about the environment is an important part of their education. Since living, and learning, are so interwoven in their lives, taking the time to plan games, activities and learning adventures will impact a child for the rest of their days

10 comments    how to education children
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Third Grade Lesson Plans

These are some of my favorite third grade lesson plans. I have homeschooled three children. All of them but one have already graduated. I would have loved to have found free third grade lesson plans when I...

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Homeschool vs. Public School vs. Private School

One of the toughest decisions that you're going to face as a parent is that you're going to have to decide where to send your kids to school. For some parents the choice is easy because the options are...

42 comments    family home tips
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Online Games to Improve Your Child's Math Skills

A review of the best websites to help your child improve their math skills, get homework help and have fun learning.

21 comments    family education children
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Reading Activity: Word Family Flip Books

Emergent readers, those who are just discovering the wonder and magic of reading, are proud of their new skills and will enjoy ways to show their new-found knowledge. Give the children in your care a chance...

1 comment    education homeschool homeschooling
Homeschooling can foster a life long love of learning.Image(c)2007 Marye Audet85

10 Tips For New Homeschoolers

Homeschooling is a big, and sometimes, frightening step to take. Here are ten tips for those just starting out, from a veteran homeschool mom with 8 kids and 19 years homeschooling experience.

14 comments    advice family tips
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Chickens Thematic Unit

In this free thematic unit study, chickens are the subject of choice. Created for 2-4 grades by a homeschool mom, this mini unit is a great week long study, or an introduction into deeper discovery.

1 comment    homeschool homeschooling chickens
There are many places outside of school where children interact.84

Building Social Skills Among Homeschooled Children.

Is socialization really an issue for Homeschoolers? There are plenty of options outside of school where children can interact with others and build social skills. In fact, studies have shown that on the average homeschooled children not only are better educated, but also better adjusted socially...

21 comments    advice family education
Stick Weaving Done on Six Sticks84

Stick Weaving For a Quick Homemade Gift

Stick Weaving Done on Six Sticks Details of scarf. I'm always on the look-out for unusual crafts. One day I was walking around an SCA event and noticed a woman doing some kind of weaving using pointed sticks....

31 comments    gift crafts idea
Historic Sites provide opportunities to understand a culture and a people77

Most popular education-related website.

As a homeschooling father, education is important to me. Finding good sites and resources is always a challenge. I look at many different aspects of the information that is on the site. What underscores the...

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