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Using Graphic Novels In Your  Homeschool Curriculum

Graphic novels are an often-overlooked resource that can enhance your reading curriculum and offer a fresh approach to literacy. These visually rich narratives combine text and illustrations to create engaging stories that cater to diverse learning styles and interests. What Exactly Is a Graphic Novel? When talking about graphic novels in education, it’s a reference […]

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Task Cards for Homeschooling: Free Printable Downloads

Using task cards for homeschooling can help turn any subject into a more engaging activity. These teaching tools feature questions or prompts that break down learning into manageable pieces. By introducing or reviewing concepts as bite-sized challenges, task cards can make learning less overwhelming and maybe just a bit more fun. Here are some ways

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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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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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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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Transform Videos Into Custom, Interactive Homeschool Lessons with Edpuzzle

If you like using videos in your homeschool, check out Edpuzzle. It’s a free site that lets you embed existing videos with questions so you can test your kid’s comprehension of the information. It’s a way to turn passive video-watching into a more interactive homeschool experience. Here’s an example of how it works. This Crash

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