The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Lagniappe Academy. Before we began homeschooling, the idea of starting a garden never entered my mind. It sounded like work. Lots of dirty, sweaty, bug-filled work. Then, I had two dirt and bug loving little girls, who changed everything. My children have always been interested [...]
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The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy Whatever your heritage, in March, EVERYONE gets to be Irish for a day. My husband’s family hails from the Emerald Isle, so we have loads of fun celebrating. In our city, we have a large Irish community, so the celebration goes on for a [...]
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If you have boys at home, you probably already know that most boys are experiential, hands-on learners. Most boys have little patience for worksheets; they much prefer real-life learning. So why not make your home (and homeschool) boy-friendly? Here , then, is my list of the 10 Essential Supplies for Homeschooling Boys: 1. Blocks. A [...]
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We started our homeschool journey seven years ago, when we pulled our oldest son out of school mid-way through first grade. And while we told people at the time that we’d re-evaluate our decision on a yearly basis, after a few months of homeschooling, I was pretty sure we’d found our path. My boys were [...]
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Hi, I’m Laura. I have 4 kids in two sets. In August, they all went through big transitions. I have to admit, I’m feeling pretty mixed up about that. The oldest, my only son, turned 21. I don’t have words to express the jumble of emotions that stir inside me. Pride? Relief? Joy? Anxiety? Yes. All [...]
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My family recently embarked on a 1,000 mile, four day road trip. It was a really quick trip, but we did manage to learn a few things along the way. Do you know that Louisville, Kentucky is home to the World’s Largest Bat? That Nashville was home to the very first FM radio station? Or [...]
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