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Free Printable Homeschool Planner You Will Actually Use!

Lauren Schmitz — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:31 +0000

Are you looking for a free printable homeschool planner? Something simple and downloadable to get your homeschool year started off on the right foot? There are A LOT of free homeschool planners out there and I have to tell you that most of them give me anxiety when I look at them. So many complicated...

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10+ Ways to Add Bible to Your Homeschool (And Stay Consistent With It!)

Lauren Schmitz — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:40:44 +0000

Having time to do daily Bible devotions is easily one of the best things that has come out of our choice to homeschool. When my oldest was in public school, it seemed like there wasn’t time to do anything! Our days were a constant parade of trying to get to school on time, pick up...

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9 Tricky Ways To Motivate A Reluctant Writer

Lauren Schmitz — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:44:49 +0000

Do you have some reluctant writers that need motivation to get going? Looking for some fun ways to get them excited about the writing activities this school year? Be warned that this blog post does not contain your run-of-the-mill tips like using graphic organizers or writing journals. These tips are also not about teaching the...

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The Easy Way To Teach Paragraph Writing

Lauren Schmitz — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:32:28 +0000

Teaching paragraph writing to kids can be a really frustrating process. Even with all of the correct information, curriculum, worksheets, encouragement, and practice – it can still be a significant uphill challenge. This is especially true if you are dealing with reluctant writers or kids with perfectionist tendencies (and I’ve got both of those!). I...

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Hands Down 12 Best Homeschool Desks For Every Budget And Space

Lauren Schmitz — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:04:20 +0000

As a brand new homeschool mom, I had a lot to learn. But I did know that buying a homeschool desk was a super rookie move. I have heard so many homeschool moms laugh and poke fun at the ridiculous idea of adding little desks in your homeschool space – trying to recreate the look...

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When Your Homeschooler Takes Way Too Long To Complete School Work

Lauren Schmitz — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:44:26 +0000

Do you have a homeschooler who takes much longer to complete an assignment than it should? Do they stare off into space? Fidget? Sketch pictures on their worksheets? Claim they have to go to the bathroom, but they never come back…because they “forgot?” Do you feel that you have to babysit them to keep them...

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The Easy, No Fuss Way To Teach Current Events In Your Homeschool

Lauren Schmitz — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:26:23 +0000

Teaching current events in my homeschool was something that I actually wanted to avoid. To be completely honest…I wanted to put earmuffs on my kids and march them through their childhood without ever having to engage with all of the horrible things going on around them. I wanted to preserve their innocence as long as...

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The Lazy Way to Raise Your Kid’s Standardized Test Scores

Lauren Schmitz — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:51:36 +0000

As much as we all might hate it, standardized tests are a necessary evil for many homeschools. Your state may require it every year or at certain grade levels. It might seem like a safer option than doing a portfolio. Or maybe it’s cheaper than hiring a homeschool evaluator in your area. Whatever your reason...

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The Crucial Key to Teaching Kids to Tell Time

Lauren Schmitz — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:27:54 +0000

Struggling to teach your kid how to tell time with an analog clock? Been there! It seems like an easy enough skill that most people pick up in elementary school. Many parents will quickly find out though that learning to tell time can be tricky and is definitely a perishable skill. I was very blessed...

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Why You Need an Independent Learning Homeschooler and How to Raise One

Lauren Schmitz — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:51:02 +0000

Raising an independent learning homeschooler is not something you want – it’s something you need. Especially if you have multiple kids and plan to homeschool into the higher grades. After our first year of homeschooling, I could easily see how important independent homeschooling would be. I was spending mountains of time with my 1st grader...

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