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Many homeschool families choose to educate year-round. Just because public schools are out for the summer doesn’t mean your kiddos have to go three months without learning anything new. Here are a few ways you can bring the classroom to the beach.    Observe the...

Whether you homeschool full time or are still choosing to teach your child remotely because of COVID-19, staying home all day can make it hard for kids to get enough exercise. Here’s how to keep your kids active while homeschooling.   Why Exercise is Important...

Reading is one of the most important parts of early childhood education, but it can be tough for some preschoolers to concentrate while reading. If this is affecting your child, here are a few ways you can help them focus and get the most out of their reading.   ...

Homework can be a major source of stress for kids. If they are struggling with a subject, this extra work can make them feel more overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are some changes you can make to your child’s homework routine that will help reduce their stress and...

Between daycare, outings with friends, and the playground, it’s no surprise when your child picks up a bug. It may feel inevitable that their cold will sweep through your entire household, but there are a few ways you avoid a family trip to the doctor. These tips will...

Imagine you’re walking in on your first day as a new hire at a popular restaurant. You and Jeremy, another new hire, are instructed to make macarons for the head chef. You’ll be scored based on the time it takes you to complete the task, as well as the taste and...

A prosperous future does not come easily. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve great success. However, there are ways your child can make the future less stressful than it needs to be. Planning a future with long-term goals helps a student keep their...

Short-term and long-term goals for your child’s education are essential to mull over. Goals aid in keeping a person on track and achieving milestones for a successful future. It is vital to have both short-term and long-term goals, but our focus today is on goals your...

Are you struggling to find a way to make science fun for your child? Is the curriculum not holding your child’s attention? Do not fret! There are many science experiments that your family can create with common household materials. These projects will spark the...

With the 2020 school year coming to a close, many children equate that with running outside to go explore and play with their friends. Since Covid-19, however, this pandemic has severely limited what’s possible for children to do with their free time. Although adults...

You weren’t quite sure how this last year was going to work with suddenly homeschooling your child while also working full time, but somehow, you survived. And you and your child may have potentially thrived during the experience, finding the right balance of...

With many Americans receiving the Covid vaccine and becoming fully vaccinated before summer break, many people may be itching to get outside and go exploring. But if you have children, how do you handle these situations? The adults in your home are vaccinated, not...

Life is full of philosophical perspectives that advance critical thinking skills and respect opposing viewpoints. Critical thinking is a mandatory skill to obtain as it enhances the ability to ask questions, seek an understanding, and make decisions. Philosophy...

Are you looking for ways to impact your child’s education and their future?  Many parents are.  However, sometimes as a parent, we just don’t know the best way to support our child’s learning.  That’s why we have teachers, right?  But what if the parent is the...

A social learner is also known as an interpersonal learner, which means your child learns better in a group. Group settings have the advantages of feeding off one another by sharing ideas and utilizing vital teamwork skills. However, working with others may be a...

You may be thinking to yourself, it’s the end of the school year and summer is right around the corner.  We are going to have a blast this summer!  And then you begin to wonder: What is my summer going to look like? What plans do I have for my child over the summer? ...

It can be difficult keeping your child active even in a regular school year, let along during a pandemic and when their school is also their living room. But there are fast and simple ways of making sure your child is regularly exercising, and keeping it interesting...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the rate of homeschooling households has doubled in the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in time spent at home and in an isolated environment has affected the mental health of many. According to a...

Like many parents, you and your spouse were tossed into the homeschooling realm with a few tidbits and a new classroom in your living room. You both were able to juggle the responsibilities of schooling and work, but if you’re worried about further homeschooling at...

The weather is getting nicer and your kids are getting more restless. It must be springtime! Whether you homeschool year-round or are still learning remotely because of COVID, there are a ton of reasons to get your kids outside as much as you can. Here are just a...

Typical elementary school classrooms are full of bright colors and neatly organized materials. Teachers create a stimulating learning environment to keep their students mentally engaged. When Covid-19 hit, and my children were forced to begin our homeschool experiment...