2012

photo by averagejoeblogs Summer is here! It’s time for lazy days spent at the pool, backyard barbecues, and long drives to Grandma and Grandpa’s house.  It’s also time for endless complaints of “I don’t have anything to do” and “Are we there yet?” Fortunately, our family discovered the joy of audio books some years ago. [...]

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The following is a post by contributing writer, Sheri, of Learning Pavilion. Spring is here and gardening is a great way to get the kids outside, active, and learning! Even if you don’t have a garden, there are ways you can create a garden-like atmosphere for enjoyment.  Here are a few fun ways to get [...]

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The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy.  Your schoolwork is all done — now it’s time for some play! Looking for ideas for frugal family fun this summer? Here are ten ideas to get you started.   1. Just add Water In the hot summer days of Kentucky, my children are happiest [...]

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To Test or Not To Test?

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The following is a post by contributing writer Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home. To test or not to test? It is one of the most common questions I hear in homeschooling discussions. Every state has different requirements for testing. In our state (Tennessee), one must register in one of three ways in order to [...]

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Hand sewing and machine sewing are both amazing skills to work on with your children!  In fact, I’ve shared all about why I think sewing skills are vital skills for children to learn.  I’m not a master seamstress, mind you.  I just feel that these are some basic skills that will help them over and [...]

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The following is a post from contributing writer Jennifer Fink of Blogging ‘Bout Boys How do you do it? Strangers and friends ask me that question on a weekly basis. Maybe it’s because I work from home. Or because I’m a single parent. Or, because I homeschool. Mostly, I think it’s because they can’t figure [...]

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