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6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks (2018-2019)

Aug132018

This year our youngest, Kaleb, is in the 6th grade - it seems strange typing those words. Last year Kaleb made some great progress in a few areas he struggles (specifically reading and handwriting). We were able to make adjustments and he took keyboarding (which he loves) and his reading made some great jumps, which was encouraging to him.  While typically we add more and more independent … [Continue reading...]

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Check-up, Surgery, and Braces – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Aug92018

Last week the final few books needed for our upcoming year were ordered and almost everything has been delivered (woot!). Monday I was able to spend some time printing off student planners for both McKenna and Zachary. Before I print off my homeschool planner, I need to make sure I'm not missing any subjects (because that's happened in year's past and it drives me nuts when I've printed something … [Continue reading...]

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August 2018 Planning Pages for Mom – Free Printable

Jul302018

Confession: last month resulted in little homeschool planning until the last two days of the month. 😳 Yeah. Can we just say a little out of my comfort zone! Needless to say, that means there's a lot that needs to happen in the next few weeks. On the one hand, I'm a wee bit panicky, but on the other hand - well, we're moving into our thirteenth year of homeschooling and I feel a … [Continue reading...]

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What the Summer Has Looked Like… Homeschool and Life Happenings

Jul272018

Pretty much, this has been my view much of the summer... or this... Let me be honest and tell you that I feel as if I have ZERO done for our upcoming school year. Being poolside weekly for meets and managing our summer swim team has taken up pretty much most of the summer (and I'm thankful we get to be a part of our kids' passions).  It's been so much that I almost forgot to … [Continue reading...]

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Teaching Textbooks Homeschool Math

Jul232018

Eight years ago we made a mid-year math switch and started using Teaching Textbooks. It's been a decision we haven't regretted and love to this day, especially now that they have added a *new* feature - online subscriptions!  While I am typically a "have the book and disks in front of me" kind of mom, the new online feature became a necessary component for us this past year. Our oldest … [Continue reading...]

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*Last Chance* Build Your Bundle Flash Sale

Jul162018

The biggest homeschool bundle sale is back - but for THREE DAYS ONLY!! From July 16-18, 2018 you can save up to 95% on some of your favorite curriculum during the Build Your Bundle Flash Sale.  If you aren't quite sure what this bundle is all about and missed it this past May, now is the time to pull up a chair so you don't miss out on the savings offered. These curriculum pieces will not … [Continue reading...]

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