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How to Start Homeschooling

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Since we have been homeschooling since 2010 it’s sometimes hard to think about telling others how to start homeschooling. I have recently remembered some words of wisdom when someone asks in a Facebook group about what they need to do to start homeschooling because they are clueless and a little fearful. Usually a family has decided to homeschool, often due to bullying or lack of good educational environment, and there’s not been a lot of time to research. The parent feels that homeschooling would be the best choice for their child and desperately wants some help. I realized that I have some ideas of things that a new homeschool parent might want to consider when homeschooling is on the horizon.

How to Start Homeschooling

Tips on How to Start Homeschooling from a veteran homeschooling mom of 4! #homeschooling #hsmamas

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These ideas were copied from an answer I had given to one such parent and then expanded on in order to provide more ideas and guidance. Sometimes a family just needs something different and homescholling will fit the bill for a time whether a semester, year or a lifetime!

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Sky and Space Educational Items Under $25

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If you have some sky and space lovers in your house like I do then you will want to be sure that they have some basic sky and space equipment. I have scoured Amazon to bring you a list of some fun and educational items related to sky and space. I am hoping that your family will enjoy some of these items as much as my children have.

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Explore all things #Sky and #Space with this list of educational items for kids for February’s #NatureBookClub theme! #naturestudy
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Check out the Nature Book Club Facebook Group!

  1. Basic Telescope– You do not need to spend a fortune on a really good telescope to encourage your young sky observer. Starting with a much simpler and cheaper telescope  will allow you to see if a larger investment is worth it down the road. Or you could take your family to an Observatory or Star Gazing event as well as check with your local library to see if they offer equipment to borrow.
  2. Binoculars– Many times during the year you can observe some items in the sky with a pair of binoculars. We own multiple pairs of binoculars and share with you how to pick a pair of binoculars for your child. 
  3. Solar System– A nice 3D solar system can bring learning about each planet a little more real to life for your child. 
  4. Space Station Play Set- We picked up a set many years ago when our teens were younger. It’s been played with by all four kids! You can choose from a simple toob with 12 items or a huge bucket with 60 pieces. 
  5. Books about Sky and Space- There’s a ton of great books both picture books and field guides so I dedicated an entire post to a list of sky and space books for kids.
  6. Constellation Flashcards– This unique tin holds the Qurious Space game that can be played by up to 18 people!
  7. Space Science Kit- The Magic School Bus offers a nice kit called The Secrets of Space for children ages 5-12.
  8. Women of NASA LEGO Set- If your child wants to learn about the women who have been a part of space history then this Ideas Women of NASA LEGO Set. 
  9. Field Guide- We own the National Audubon Society First Field Guide Night Sky edition.

I hope your family enjoys some of these sky and space educational items while exploring and learning about stars, planets and the history of space.

 

Link up your sky and space nature study post during the Nature Book Club on February 20-28!

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How I Taught My Son to Read

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Teaching a child to read can be a daunting task with all the methods, programs and apps available. I want to put your mind at ease that spending big bucks on a fancy program isn’t necessary. Buying a ton of flash cards or phonics books won’t make it easier. My secret to teaching my middle son to read is very simple. I read to him. Daddy read to him. Grandma read to him. Big sister read to him. Big brother read to him. We listen to lots of audiobooks and include timeless classics.

How I taught my son to read without a phonics program

How I taught my son to read without a Phonics program and YOU can too! #homeschool #reading

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We read quality books at his comprehension level which is usually much higher than a child’s reading level. We own tons of board books for when our children are infants and toddlers and preschoolers. We own tons of picture books on all sorts of topics. We own leveled readers both of fiction as well as non-fiction. We own chapter books for slightly advanced beginners. But you do not have to own a ton of books to teach your child to read! You can use the library or maybe even swap books with a friend.

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Last Minute Ways to Study Advent

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I know I know I know. Advent and Christmas come around once a year pretty much the same week and I should be ready by Thanksgiving, right? Well, I do think about different ways to celebrate Advent and think it’s too early to print off advent activity guides or research advent plans or reading guides. Now we are a few days into Advent and have not begun to start a proper Advent study in any way. Does this sound familiar to you or are you one of these super organized mom’s that have it all planned out..

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A handful of simple LAST MINUTE Ways to study #Advent! #Christisthereason #ChristmasCountdown

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If you are like me and still trying to get kids to finish up another week or so of school work before the new year then you probably do not have time to track down Advent plans so I have down the work for you. I want to do something but not quite sure what so I figured I would research a handful of ways to study Advent and share them with you.

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