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Print PDF Files for Less – Inexpensive Homeschool Printing

Aug212017

If there's one thing we do a lot in our homeschool, it's print. So many of the curriculum components we purchase come with ebook downloads or workbooks to print. Add to that the various bundle sales that pop up and the digital files pile up quickly. While I don't mind printing them, often it can get tedious to remember what all I still need to print off. My printer had already been getting … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool and Life Happenings – Back to School!!

Aug182017

We did it! We survived the first week of our new school year! :) Over the last few years one things I've learned is easing-in works so much better than trying to start every single subject right off the bat. For us that means keeping it simple with math and grammar. If you haven't had a chance yet, here's a peek at what we are using this year at each grade … [Continue reading...]

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11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Aug162017

Now the textbook pile may be looking a little sparse, but I promise it's not because our oldest is taking a break from anything. This year marks a big turn for Laurianna! As of the end of her sophomore year, Laurianna has earned 20.5 credits toward her diploma. An advanced diploma in our area requires 26 credits and she still has two years to go in school, and this year she will be taking at least … [Continue reading...]

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9th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Aug142017

9th Grade Curriculum Choices Credits to earn: 7.5 History: Exploring World History from Notgrass (1 credit) – Laurianna used this a few years ago and we love the layout. We will only be using the history portion of this curriculum for credit. Math:  Geometry, Teaching Textbooks (1 credit) Science:  Biology from Science Shepherd w/lab (1 credit) … [Continue reading...]

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Does Your Homeschool Need a Little Organizational Help?

Aug122017

Much of my sanity revolves around keeping things in order during our homeschool time. While one of our kids has a brain that thinks much like mine, a few others tend to move in opposite directions. One way that we have been able to track the kids studies has been through the use of a Student Planner.  A few years ago our girls asked me to create a full-sized Student Planner for them. … [Continue reading...]

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The Week Before We Start School

Aug112017

We're in the final countdown! Books are (mostly) sorted. School supplies have been purchased and are ready to go. The school room has been cleaned, purged, and organized.  Needless to say, the kids have been relishing their last bit of "freedom" this week by spending as much time at the pool as possible. I haven't reminded them that it's really going to be more of an easing into school … [Continue reading...]

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