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Catholic ABCs: Catholic Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum

Angie Kauffman — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:00:49 +0000

I really loved the original Catholic ABCs Preschool Curriculum book that Lacy from Catholic Icing came out with back in 2011. My children were all beyond preschool then, but I had gotten to know Lacy online and was a big fan of her site. More recently, for several years, Lacy had expressed a desire to ... Read More about Catholic ABCs: Catholic Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum

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Letters U – Z – Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages

Angie Kauffman — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:09:45 +0000

Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters U, V, W, X, Y, and Z for Preschool – 1st Grade Post Preview: Encourage learning about letters and letter sounds for U, V, W, X, Y, and Z as well as our shared faith with these printable packets. Oof! I can’t believe that ... Read More about Letters U – Z – Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages

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Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters P – T

Angie Kauffman — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:18:52 +0000

Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters P, Q, R, S, and T for Preschool – 1st Grade Post Preview: Encourage learning about letters and letter sounds for P, Q, R, S, and T as well as our shared faith with these printable packets. I’m going to admit this – I’m ... Read More about Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters P – T

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Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters K – O

Angie Kauffman — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:25:57 +0000

Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters K, L, M, N, and O for Preschool – 1st Grade Post Preview: Encourage learning about letters and letter sounds for K, L, M, N, and O as well as our shared faith with these printable packets. Over the last month, I have shared ... Read More about Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters K – O

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Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters F – J

Angie Kauffman — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:55:42 +0000

Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters F, G, H, I, and J for Preschool – 1st Grade Post Preview: Encourage learning about letters and letter sounds for F, G, H, I, and J as well as our shared faith with these printable packets. I initially hoped that I might be ... Read More about Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters F – J

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Printable Weekly Assignment Sheet for Students (in Color and Black and White)

Angie Kauffman — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 06:52:59 +0000

Printable Weekly Assignment Sheet for Students Post Preview: Use this free printable weekly assignment planner to help students in the classroom or in homeschool to track daily assignments or homework. Sheets are available in both color and black and white. I have always loved planners and checklists. For me, and so many other people, they’re ... Read More about Printable Weekly Assignment Sheet for Students (in Color and Black and White)

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Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters A – E

Angie Kauffman — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:12:14 +0000

Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Preschool – 1st Grade Post Preview: Encourage learning about letters and letter sounds as well as our shared faith with these printable packets. I’m really excited today to be able to share with you the first part of a project that I have been thinking ... Read More about Catholic Letter of the Week Worksheets and Coloring Pages for Letters A – E

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Practical Advice for First-Time Homeschoolers

Christine Trevino — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:38:13 +0000

Practical Advice for First-Time Homeschoolers is a post from Christine of Christine Trevino. You’ve made the big decisions and the kids have been pulled from school. The curriculum has been purchased and you’re weeks away from your first go at homeschooling. This is where things get real. Concept becomes reality, and theory becomes practice. You’re not ... Read More about Practical Advice for First-Time Homeschoolers

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What Is Deschooling and Is It Important? (Tips for Deschooling Before Homeschooling)

Kris Bales — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:07:15 +0000

What Is Deschooling and Is It Important? is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. If you’ve been homeschooling a while, you’ve probably heard the term “deschooling.” If you’re new to homeschooling, however, you may have no idea what it means, let alone if it’s something you should do or not. ... Read More about What Is Deschooling and Is It Important? (Tips for Deschooling Before Homeschooling)

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My Top 10 Homeschooling New Year’s Resolutions

Angela Mills — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:12:09 +0000

My Top 10 Homeschooling New Year’s Resolutions is a post by contributing writer Angela Mills of Homegrown Mom. It’s the time of year when many people are making new year’s resolutions. Homeschooling moms are no exception. It seemed like the right time to make some homeschooling New Year’s resolutions. Related Content: New Year’s Games and Puzzles ... Read More about My Top 10 Homeschooling New Year’s Resolutions

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10 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Day Run Smoothly

Roan — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:51:48 +0000

10 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Day Run Smoothly is a post by contributing writer Roan from The Joyful Johnsons. Homeschooling is hard work. There are things that you can do, however, to make your homeschool day run smoothly or at least a little more smoothly than it normally does. Whether you add in one ... Read More about 10 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Day Run Smoothly

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Head, Heart, Hands: How to Create Daily Rhythms in Your Homeschool for Educating the Whole Child

MichelleH — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:03:52 +0000

Head, Heart, Hands: How to Create Daily Rhythms in Your Homeschool for Educating the Whole Child is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. One of the things so many of us love about homeschooling is that we can educate the whole child, meaning we can assist in their physical, academic, spiritual, and emotional growth ... Read More about Head, Heart, Hands: How to Create Daily Rhythms in Your Homeschool for Educating the Whole Child

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Teaching Textbooks 3.0 Review: The Math I’d Use If I Were Still Homeschooling

Angie Kauffman — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 04:42:10 +0000

Teaching Textbooks 3.0 Review: The Math I’d Use If I Were Still Homeschooling Post Preview: This post will cover why we love Teaching Textbooks, details about the new online version (Teaching Textbooks 3.) including a large family discount, why we are using it this summer with one of our public school kids, and information about ... Read More about Teaching Textbooks 3.0 Review: The Math I’d Use If I Were Still Homeschooling

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150+ Excellent Topic Ideas for Your Homeschool Co-op Classes

Angie Kauffman — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:08:00 +0000

150+ Excellent Topic Ideas for Your Homeschool Co-op Classes Post Preview: Organized by subject matter, this post contains over 150 ideas for your next homeschool co-op class. There are homeschool co-op class ideas for all age levels and abilities. We loved being part of our homeschool co-op for many years while we were homeschooling. It ... Read More about 150+ Excellent Topic Ideas for Your Homeschool Co-op Classes

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How to Get a Grip on Homeschool Planning: Steps for Planning Your Homeschool Year

Mary Prather — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:15:53 +0000

How to Get a Grip on Homeschool Planning: Steps for Planning Your Homeschool Year is a guest post from Mary Prather of Homegrown Learners. During much of our “off” time this summer I have been thinking about and planning for the upcoming school year. The downside to immersing myself in homeschool reading (books, blogs, ... Read More about How to Get a Grip on Homeschool Planning: Steps for Planning Your Homeschool Year

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Hands-on Spring Learning – Homeschooling with the Seasons: Spring

MichelleH — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:33:22 +0000

Hands-on Spring Learning – Homeschooling with the Seasons: Spring is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. Spring is a time of renewed energy. It’s time to throw off the heavy blankets of winter and shake out the picnic blanket. While winter invited reading and resting, spring invites us to run outside with ... Read More about Hands-on Spring Learning – Homeschooling with the Seasons: Spring

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Fun Learning Activities: 25+ Things Kids Can Learn from the Grocery Store

Becky Spence — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:26:15 +0000

Fun Grocery Store Learning Activities: 25+ Things Kids Can Learn from the Grocery Store was written by contributing writer Becky from This Reading Mama. When I had children, I began viewing my trips to the grocery store in a whole new light. I realized that the grocery store could actually be educational – a built in weekly field trips of sorts ... Read More about Fun Learning Activities: 25+ Things Kids Can Learn from the Grocery Store

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Hygge Homeschooling – Homeschooling with the Seasons {Winter Edition}

MichelleH — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:13:23 +0000

Hygge Homeschooling – Homeschooling with the Seasons: Winter is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. While many homeschoolers take some time off from formal lessons during the beginning of winter to relax and process major holidays, the rest of winter is also a wonderful time to shift gears and adjust your learning ... Read More about Hygge Homeschooling – Homeschooling with the Seasons {Winter Edition}

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Habits: The Foundation of Education

Shannen Espelien — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 03:20:58 +0000

Habits: The Foundation of Education is a post by Shannen of Middle Way Mom. What does a typical school day look like for you? We ask this question, both as homeschooling newbies and veterans, because we want to know what works for others, and to find a rhythm to our days. But what makes that ... Read More about Habits: The Foundation of Education

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5 Fun and Easy Ways to Include Geography in Your Homeschool

Kris Bales — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:42:07 +0000

5 Fun and Easy Ways to Include Geography in Your Homeschool is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. I ran into a future homeschool mom at a curriculum fair this summer. She was a homeschool grad who is planning to homeschool her own children someday. She was looking for something ... Read More about 5 Fun and Easy Ways to Include Geography in Your Homeschool

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5 Simple Ways to Add Waldorf-Inspired Elements to Your Life

MichelleH — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:06:58 +0000

While this post discusses adding Waldorf-inspired elements into your homeschooling, it also gives ideas for how to add these Waldorf elements into your family life no matter what method of schooling you choose to do. When we started homeschooling last year, Waldorf was way down on the list of methods I wanted to try. It ... Read More about 5 Simple Ways to Add Waldorf-Inspired Elements to Your Life

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Free Homeschool Planning Printables: Perfect for Your Homeschool Planner

Angie Kauffman — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:35:04 +0000

It’s homeschool planning time for so many people out there, and that’s why I’m so excited about this new free set of printables that is to use as part of (or as your whole) homeschool planner. That’s right – a free homeschool planner. Sweet! Another cool thing about this homeschool planner is that even non-homeschoolers might ... Read More about Free Homeschool Planning Printables: Perfect for Your Homeschool Planner

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How to Transition from Public School to Homeschool: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

Kris Bales — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:52:37 +0000

How to Transition from Public School to Homeschool: 10 Do’s and Don’ts is a post from Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Right now many of you are where I once was – you’re at the beginning of your family’s homeschool journey, preparing to homeschool, rather than return to public school in the fall. It’s a scary, ... Read More about How to Transition from Public School to Homeschool: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

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Fun Summer Learning Activities: 10 Ways to Keep Learning During Summer Break

Kris Bales — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 02:30:07 +0000

Fun Summer Learning Activities: 10 Ways to Keep Learning During Summer Break is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales from Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Alternately titled, “All the things we would do over the summer if I could get my act together.” In total transparency, I want to say: We’re pretty lazy in the summer. ... Read More about Fun Summer Learning Activities: 10 Ways to Keep Learning During Summer Break

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10 Things Every New Homeschooler Needs to Know

Jen — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 02:14:08 +0000

10 Things Every New Homeschooler Needs to Know is from contributing writer Jen @ Forever, For Always, No Matter What Here are 10 things that every new homeschooler needs to know – some been there, done that tips! Starting on this journey is scary but oh so rewarding. Have joy in your journey and know ... Read More about 10 Things Every New Homeschooler Needs to Know

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How to Choose a Homeschool Name, Colors, and Mascot (and Why You Should)

Angie Kauffman — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:40:00 +0000

Do you have to have a school name, colors, and mascot for your homeschool? Typically, no. (Though some states require that you name your homeschool and register that with the state.) Despite probably not needing to do it, I’m going to share why it might be a good idea to choose either a school name, colors, ... Read More about How to Choose a Homeschool Name, Colors, and Mascot (and Why You Should)

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What to Do When You Finish Your Homeschool Curriculum Early

Kris Bales — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:10:16 +0000

What to Do When You Finish Your Homeschool Curriculum Early is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You’ve researched and found the perfect curriculum. You’ve planned and got it all scheduled. Everything’s going great – until you finish your curriculum before you finish your school year. What do you do? ... Read More about What to Do When You Finish Your Homeschool Curriculum Early

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How To Cultivate Friendships as a Homeschool Mom

Amy Milcic — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:24:02 +0000

How to Cultivate Friendships as a Homeschool Mom is a post from Amy from Rock Your Homeschool. Homeschooling rocks! It is an opportunity to watch your children learn and grow in your very own home. It is a chance to develop special relationships with your kids as you teach and learn together. Homeschooling, however, can ... Read More about How To Cultivate Friendships as a Homeschool Mom

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How to Keep Spring Fever From Derailing Your Homeschool

Kris Bales — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:13:49 +0000

How to Keep Spring Fever From Derailing Your Homeschool is from Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers: Ah, spring. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and your kids would rather be doing anything other than sitting inside doing schoolwork! And, you may be able to disguise it a little better ... Read More about How to Keep Spring Fever From Derailing Your Homeschool

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Kindergarten Homeschool Planning with a Bullet Journal

Shannen Espelien — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:14:23 +0000

Kindergarten Homeschool Planning with a Bullet Journal is a post from Shannen of Middle Way Mom. Homeschool planning can feel overwhelming, but so is picking out a homeschool planner! After years of searching, I found a perfect homeschool planner for my high school student, but I just don’t need that many bells and whistles for ... Read More about Kindergarten Homeschool Planning with a Bullet Journal

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Easy Tips for How to Start a Homeschool Co-op

Tonya Prater — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:07:34 +0000

Easy Tips for How to Start a Homeschool Co-op is a post by Tonya from The Traveling Praters. If you’ve homeschooled for any length of time chances are you’ve heard of, participated in, or organized a co-op of some sort. We’ve had our fair share of co-ops over the years, some of which I have ... Read More about Easy Tips for How to Start a Homeschool Co-op

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How to Add Hands-On Activities and Experiences to Your Homeschool

Kris Bales — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:35:22 +0000

How to Add Hands-On Activities and Experiences to Your Homeschool is from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. The beginning of the school year is a lot like New Year’s Day. It feels like a clean slate, full of endless possibilities. All the plans are swirling in your head and you’re excited because ... Read More about How to Add Hands-On Activities and Experiences to Your Homeschool

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Homeschooling through the Holidays: Four Ways to Stay Sane and On Schedule

Angie Kauffman — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:00:39 +0000

Homeschooling through the Holidays: Four Ways to Stay Sane and on Schedule is a guest post from Karin Katherine of Passport Academy. The holidays can be an exciting and challenging time for many homeschooling families. Who doesn’t want to take advantage of the “flexibility” of homeschooling by enjoying some much needed time off with family ... Read More about Homeschooling through the Holidays: Four Ways to Stay Sane and On Schedule

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How We Do a Four Day School Week (and why you might consider it too)

Christine Trevino — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:30:39 +0000

How We Do a Four Day School Week (and why you might consider it too) is a post from Christine of Christine Trevino: We began homeschooling our boys in 2014 as an alternative to a less than desirable school district. What we’ve discovered through the journey of the past two years has been delightfully surprising. We ... Read More about How We Do a Four Day School Week (and why you might consider it too)

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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Scheduling

Angie Kauffman — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:22:22 +0000

One of the biggest headaches (or joys) for many homeschooling families is coming up with their ideal homeschool schedule – whether that means that it’s a daily homeschool schedule, weekly homeschool schedule, or a schedule for the whole homeschool year. Sometimes, it’s a blessing to just see what others are doing so you can take ... Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Scheduling

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3 Point Pep Talk for Surviving Homeschool During Stressful Times

Christine Trevino — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 04:40:01 +0000

After the customary shrieks of excitement and strong claps on the back, the inevitable follow up question to our pregnancy announcement last February was – “So, what are you going to do about homeschool?” The honest truth was that we didn’t know. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com Five months into our trial run of kindergarten, having ... Read More about 3 Point Pep Talk for Surviving Homeschool During Stressful Times

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30 Truths about Homeschooling

Kris Bales — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:46:30 +0000

When we first began homeschooling, it seemed like an exciting, scary, wonderful, overwhelming endeavor – one that I knew little about. In the ensuing 14 years, we’ve had good moments and bad moments. We’ve laughed and we’ve cried. We’ve tried and erred. And, I’ve learned a few truths that I wish I’d known from the beginning. ... Read More about 30 Truths about Homeschooling

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29 Activities to Do with Kids on Leap Day that Require Little to No Planning

Angie Kauffman — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:37:24 +0000

Well, here we are again, within a week of another Leap Day, February 29th. Four years ago, on a whim, I wrote the post below with ideas for 29 things to do on Leap Day with little or no planning. I’ve updated it just a bit to fix up some links that weren’t working and ... Read More about 29 Activities to Do with Kids on Leap Day that Require Little to No Planning

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Catholic Homeschooling: Resources, Benefits, and Challenges

Angie Kauffman — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:30:14 +0000

I was once at a homeschooling convention and during my discussion with a vendor, I was shocked when he said to me, “I didn’t know Catholics homeschooled.” It turns out that he thought all Catholic families sent their kids to Catholic Schools. I had to tell him that Catholic homeschooling is, indeed, a popular thing to ... Read More about Catholic Homeschooling: Resources, Benefits, and Challenges

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How to Do a Charlotte Mason Picture Study

Cindy — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:30:16 +0000

How to Do a Charlotte Mason Picture Study is a post from Cindy from The Art Curator for Kids: My goal as an art education blogger is to help parents become comfortable looking at works of art with their kids by giving them tools to make it easy and fun. One of the least daunting ... Read More about How to Do a Charlotte Mason Picture Study

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