Heart and Soul Homeschooling https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/ Help for Homeschool Moms Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-hash-house.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Heart and Soul Homeschooling https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/ 32 32 57640806 Free Printable Summer Reading Challenge for Kids https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/free-printable-summer-reading-challenge-for-kids/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/free-printable-summer-reading-challenge-for-kids/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:34 +0000 https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/?p=96957 The homeschool year may be winding down, the curriculum books may be finding their way back onto the shelves, and everyone is looking forward to a slower pace. Whether your family schools year-round or takes a well-deserved summer break, one thing is always worth keeping on the agenda: reading. That’s why I’m excited to share...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/diy-sea-life-sensory-bottle/feed/ 0 90580 Literary Criticism and Analysis for High School with Learning Language Arts through Literature https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/literary-criticism-for-high-school/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/literary-criticism-for-high-school/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:20 +0000 https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/?p=96927 High school language arts can feel intimidating for many homeschool families. Some programs are so rigorous and overwhelming that students quickly lose their love of literature. That’s a shame, especially when you’ve built your homeschool on the love of reading and living books as we have. Others feel too light, leaving homeschool moms wondering whether...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/literary-criticism-for-high-school/feed/ 0 96927 How to Declutter Homeschool Curriculum: What to Keep, What to Toss, What to Save https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/tips-for-purging-your-homeschool-curriculum/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/tips-for-purging-your-homeschool-curriculum/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 14:25:30 +0000 http://hsbapost.com/?p=28457   As the end of the traditional school year winds down, many homeschool moms feel that familiar mix of relief, gratitude… and overwhelm. Shelves are full, bins are overflowing, and somehow the curriculum that once felt so exciting now feels like clutter. If that’s where you are right now, you’re not alone. Consider it a...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/ocean-animals-play-dough-mats/feed/ 0 89527 How to Make a Homeschool Portfolio with Free Printable Checklist https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-portfolio-checklist/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-portfolio-checklist/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 04:57:52 +0000 http://hsbapost.com/?p=28821 Ready to learn how to make a homeschool portfolio? This post will help you get started with a homeschool portfolio, plus there’s a free printable homeschool portfolio checklist to take the stress out of it! Putting together a homeschool portfolio is a necessary part of homeschooling in many states. Unfortunately it can be stressful for...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-portfolio-checklist/feed/ 0 28821 3 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of the Homeschool Year https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/the-end-of-the-year-is-here-3-fun-ways-to-celebrate/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/the-end-of-the-year-is-here-3-fun-ways-to-celebrate/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:33:30 +0000 http://hsbapost.com/?p=26771 Ready to celebrate the end of another school year? Even if you homeschool year-round, it’s still nice to mark the milestones of finishing up curriculum, advancing another year, making progress, or just the change of seasons. Read on for ideas on how to do that! The end of the school year is upon us! So...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/the-end-of-the-year-is-here-3-fun-ways-to-celebrate/feed/ 0 26771 How Youth Activities Shape Lasting Memories At Home https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/how-youth-activities-shape-lasting-memories-at-home/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/how-youth-activities-shape-lasting-memories-at-home/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:39:32 +0000 https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/?p=96819 Childhood memories often come from simple moments that carry meaning over time. For homeschooled children, daily life blends learning with real-world experiences. Youth activities play a key role in shaping those experiences. They give children chances to explore, connect, and grow in ways that stay with them for years. Learning Through Experience Youth activities help...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/how-youth-activities-shape-lasting-memories-at-home/feed/ 0 96819 The Most Important Questions to Ask at the End of the Homeschool Year https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-year-review/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-year-review/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:37:47 +0000 http://hsbapost.com/?p=21133     Is your homeschool year coming to an end? Even if you homeschool year-round, a time of reflection and review is always helpful. Read on for ten important questions to consider at the end of your homeschool year.     Whether you choose to homeschool year-round or follow a more traditional school schedule, this...

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]]> https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/homeschool-year-review/feed/ 4 44922 Top Language Arts Curriculum Choices for Relaxed Homeschooling https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/top-language-arts-curriculum-choices-for-relaxed-homeschooling/ https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/top-language-arts-curriculum-choices-for-relaxed-homeschooling/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:49 +0000 https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/?p=96778 Language arts skills are the basis for effective communication throughout life. That means it’s really important to build those skills no matter what your children plan to do when they grow up. On the other hand, I remember one of my public school teachers who absolutely drilled sentence diagramming until the whole class dreaded language...

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