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Free Printable Math Games

The following free, printable math games provide an effective way to review and reinforce basic math concepts, like sums, place value, fractions, and shapes. The free downloads include all essential components for game setup for two or more players, such as game cards, spinner (if needed), and instructions. Incorporate the games into your homeschool day, […]

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Homeschool Lessons Using Hyperdocs: Ideas and Examples

If there’s one thing homeschool parents desire and appreciate in a homeschool curriculum, it’s adaptability and versatility to meet the diverse needs of learners. Hyperdocs can do just that, offering flexibility, ease of use, and customization options for homeschoolers. These free digital tools can be used with a variety of age groups, can complement existing curricula,

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4 Ways to Homeschool With Question and Answer Books to Enhance Non Fiction Reading

Questions, questions, so many questions. Take advantage of your kids’ natural curiosity and satisfy that seemingly insatiable hunger for knowledge with interesting question and answer books designed specifically for them. The question and answer format is inherently engaging, breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized queries, and providing clear, concise explanations. Young readers can explore a

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A Tribute to Moms: With Fun Facts and Free Resources

If there’s one day of the year worthy of loud applause and raising a glass, it’s Mother’s Day, an annual celebration paying homage to the world’s greatest nurturers, multi-taskers, and wisdom-distributors. Sure, mom may have driven you a bit nutty with her maxims, mandates, and strong opinions on just about everything. But her heart was

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Read Stories For Learning & Avoid Dull Textbooks

During our family’s time homeschooling, regular trips to the library were among our favorite activities. The kiddos would each return home with an armful of books spanning topics from A to Z. While some were purely for entertainment, others helped to build knowledge about the world. They learned content in all the major subjects without

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Exploring Science Concepts With Fun, Related Experiments

Spark interest in learning basic science concepts by organizing experiments around a central theme. Here are some creative ways to structure and present related sets of science experiments. These are all free to access and are designed with everyday materials so you can do them at home. Book-Themed Experiments Turns out there’s lots o’ science

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Biographies for Students: Free Books and Lesson Ideas

Dive into the captivating narratives and unique perspectives of noteworthy individuals through biographies for students. From inventors and explorers to activists, artists, and leaders, these stories inspire with tales of resilience and discovery, and showcase the power of positive contributions to the world. There are a variety of biography series that are written specifically for

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How To Improve Writing Skills: Free Workbooks and Tips

Despite the fact that we are now living at a time when generative AI tools can be easily prompted to complete writing assignments for our kids, it’s still a good idea for kids to develop and improve writing skills. Good communication skills, critical thinking, and independent thought are all human attributes that writing helps to

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Thematic Unit: U.S. World’s Fair Landmarks

Here’s a thematic unit idea: explore American history, geography, culture, science, and art through the lens of world’s fairs. These grand global expositions featured technological marvels, cultural exhibits, and some of our nation’s most iconic architecture. Researching the landmarks originally constructed for world’s fairs is one way to launch an engaging cross-curricular study. Here are

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