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Our 10th Grade Homeschool Reading List

Sep232015

Our 10th grade homeschool reading list is largely based on the required reading for Literature and Composition by Janice Campbell. We added in four books to read together just because they were several we both wanted to read, and I wanted to have a grasp on what she was actually reading. You may remember that Laurianna is technically only in the 9th grade, but I suppose we could count this as one … [Continue reading...]

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10 Reasons to Use a Kindle Fire for Homeschool

Sep222015

The Kindle Fire has become one of our go-to resources during our homeschool time and is one of our favorite homeschool supplies. Aside from the lovely price point (psst - don’t miss the deal below!), there are many reason to LOVE the convenience of the Kindle Fire. Currently the Kindle Fire 8GB 7”  has a GREAT pre-order price - $49.99! Click here to find out more! Reasons to Use a … [Continue reading...]

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Home Hydroponics Experiments

Sep212015

Several months ago our oldest worked on a fun project to go along with one of the chapters in her  North Star Geography curriculum. We’ve mentioned several times that this class was one of her favorite classes last year, particularly because it included many hands-on activities as a part of the curriculum. The second part of the year  involved learning about agriculture and building a … [Continue reading...]

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Learning Through Children’s Books – Preschool & Kindergarten Community Linkup

Sep182015

Leaning through literature has been one of our children’s favorite ways to grasp various concepts and have fun together. We started out with many of the Before Five in a Row titles and branched out from there. Through painting, crafts, creative play, and hands-on activities there are various ways to expand on a story and learn.  This week I’m sharing several ideas from readers that started … [Continue reading...]

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North Star Geography Online Course

Sep152015

One of the best programs that we used last year was North Star Geography. We were just venturing into the world of homeschooling high school and hands-down it was Laurianna’s favorite class of the year. This wonderful class is now available as an online class as well, so if you have a child that needs to earn a high school geography credit, you can take advantage of this new format!   … [Continue reading...]

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DIY Chalkboard Cupboard #idhtbptbb

Sep142015

Ever since reading The Nesting Place by Myquillin Smith several months ago, I’ve been trying to take a few more ‘risks’ in decorating our house.  Essentially that means stepping back from the fear of doing it all wrong (because that’s the camp I usually live in) and stepping out (sometimes on a limb) and just DOING something rather than wallowing in that fear. (Oh…this spills over into so … [Continue reading...]

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