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Planning a Homeschool Year: Step by Step

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Planning a Homeschool Year: Step by Step

Here's something you should know about me--I love planning! I also consider homeschooling to be my job of sorts, so I spend a lot of time thinking about, prepping for and planning our homeschool, especially in the summer months when we're off.  Whether you're planning your first year, are already a planner like me or just you wish that you were, here is a step-by-step look at how I plan our homeschool year. Homeschool Planning 1. Decide on a Curriculum: First I assess what grades I'll be teaching and decide on what curriculum we will be using for the year. I call...

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How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for You: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

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How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for You: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Homeschooling is on the rise, which I am so glad for. There are more resources and information than ever before. And there are more families than ever finding out the benefits of this lifestyle! You're probably here because you're wondering, "Should I homeschool my children?" or "Is homeschooling hard?" I'm here to help you learn from my own personal homeschooling journey. If you are exploring the possibility of homeschooling, here are six questions to ask to see if homeschooling might be right for your family! 1. Does my family need more flexibility or freedom in our lifestyle? Whether a parent works a...

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First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Review

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First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Review

Remember when I wrote our curriculum round up blog post and promised to write a full review? Well, here it is, as promised! Feel free to reference the original blog post for the complete break down; in this one I'll go subject by subject and tell you honestly, what we loved and what we didn't! 

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End of the Year Reflection Questions

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End of the Year Reflection Questions

But before we dive headfirst into our summer plans of camping and traveling, I take time to reflect on all this year has been. I know from years past that if I don't pause for a moment and reflect, I will forget the insights I have gained. It's also easy to breeze into another year without celebrating the "wins" we've had in this one! 

So here are a few questions for reflection and evaluation that I'm walking through this spring as we wrap up our year.

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Birding with Kids + Resources!

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Birding with Kids +  Resources!

Homeschooling has surprised me in many ways, but one of them is how much I love studying birds with my children. Studying birds is not necessary for an excellent homeschool but it has enriched ours in many ways. 

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