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11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2018-2019

This is the third time I've homeschooled an 11th grader yet it also feels like the first. Each one of my older children have taken slightly different high school paths. You'd think it would all be the same but yet each year holds different educational opportunities, and each of my children had different interests which helped me tailor many of their electives and core classes. This post contains my referral link which helps support this site. Here’s my full disclosure policy. Homeschool High School Grade 11 When it comes to high school, most of the actual teaching is off my plate. We … [Read More...]

Getting Ready for Christmas

I know, Thanksgiving was just yesterday ---- and now Christmas? Today I have my college girl home. So we'll set up the decorations, make some homemade natural products for Christmas gifts and get things ready for Advent. For the … [Read More...]

15 Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Kids

Are you wondering what you can do to make Christmas enjoyable (and build cherished memories) for your family? Here are some cool ideas for how you can celebrate Christmas with your kids. Whatever you choose to do, remember to have fun and enjoy … [Read More...]

I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

When we think of fall we often picture pumpkins, hay rides, apples, and changing leaves. But it is also the perfect time of year to go on a I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike. Recently I did a short Facebook Live video during our nature hike … [Read More...]

6 Fun Science Experiments for Preschoolers

When we think of doing science experiments with kids, we might think about the experiments that we did in high school biology, chemistry, or physics classes. However, science isn’t something that is just for older kids. Nor does it have to be … [Read More...]

How to Implement Art in Your Homeschool Curriculum

In addition to teaching your children the core subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies, it is also great to teach them art. There are some pretty significant benefits of including art in your homeschool curriculum. Just naming a … [Read More...]