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July 1, 2020
- in Newsletter by Donna
Spark Their Love For Learning
As you embark on your journey of home schooling, it is easy to get caught up in logistics and curriculum concerns. However, if you would step back and take the time to spark your child’s love of learning, you will give your child a great blessing, they will retain more of what they learn, and […]
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June 19, 2020
- in Articles , Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna
Out of the Box Summer School
Summer is here.We have had a crazy spring and now states are beginning to reopen. Many moms are torn about summer due to a third of a school year that has been spent home in shut down. Now summer is upon us and everyone wants to get outside. Many fear the endless summer of 2020 […]
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June 18, 2020
- in Homeschool by Donna
You’ve Got This: 6 Steps to Rock Your Homeschool
Have you found yourself feeling that 2020 has been like living in a reality show? Have you found yourself suddenly crisis homeschooling? Did you used to think about homeschooling, “Never in my wildest dreams?” You are not alone! Many have felt that way.For many teachers, students, and parents, crisis distant learning was very challenging. Some […]
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April 3, 2020
- in HANDOUT SIGN UP , Homeschool by Donna
History – HECOA UHSB 2020
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March 30, 2020
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna
9 Ways to Teach Geography
Recently, I visited an online Facebook group where this question was asked, “I’m wondering what great books/resources you all have found to help with learning World Geography.“I love geography and have loved it since I was a young child. This love probably comes from traveling across a vast continent in our aqua blue Ford convertible, […]
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March 29, 2020
- in HANDOUT SIGN UP , Homeschool by Donna
Geography – HECOA UHSB 2020
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March 21, 2020
- in Homeschool by Donna
MOO nCOVID-19 Relief Response
March sure has roared in like a lion in 2020! To all of you who are unexpectedly new to homeschooling and those who are in the trenches, I want you to know that I understand. I have been there where you are now.Many years ago, I too, unexpectedly and abruptly came to homeschooling. I had great […]
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December 17, 2019
- in Homeschool by Donna
7 Ways to Avoid the Christmas Avalanche of Toys
Christmas is almost here. For some parents gifts under the tree may be few. While for others they are trying to stem an avalanche of toys from extended family. Both are very real at this time of year and both can be equally overwhelming. We had a large family of seven children and were of […]
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November 14, 2019
- in Devotionals by Donna
A Classic Christmas Devotional
Christmas is just over a month away! Have you decided what your plan is this year? Do you sometimes feel that in the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, shopping, presents, and decoration that the real reason for the season seems to get lost? I know I did! Have you been looking for ways to […]
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November 8, 2019
- in Homeschool by Donna
Three Ways to Homeschool November
I am grateful for all of you, for the homeschooling journey we have had so far this year, and to be able to share my thoughts with you through this newsletter. It is my hope that some ideas here will be a blessing to someone reading this. Daylight savings time has ended for the year. […]
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