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How to Take a Structured Homeschool Summer Break

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Today, I am discussing how to take a structured summer break, but first, the backstory… We are year-round homeschoolers, sort of. I didn’t set out to homeschool year-round. I wanted our summer days to be filled with all-you-can-eat-watermelon and rootbeer popsicles, sandy toes and cannonballs, shooting stars, and fireflies. But my kids crave structure. Whenever…

Stuck at Home? A Throwback Summer Can Help!

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Are you stuck at home right now? You aren’t alone! Recently, I was chatting with a dear friend about how to keep things simple this summer, but also how to make it memorable for reasons other than the pandemic. We came up with the idea of a Throwback Summer! I know this summer will be…

A Summer Idea List for A Surreal Summer 2020

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Today, I am sharing our Summer Idea List for a surreal summer 2020. This Summer Idea List differs from the more traditional Summer Bucket Lists because the goal is not to check off every box. The goal behind the Summer Idea List is to spark ideas, fuel curiosity, and help to ease boredom. It’s a…

How to Make Space for Mental Health in Your Homeschool

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Last week, I shared a super simple homeschool routine for those who are trying to navigate a new normal in the wake of the pandemic. Today, I’d like to share some strategies for prioritizing mental health in your homeschool. I feel like the entire globe needs a mental health day right about now! I can’t…

Virtual Gameschooling: How to Play Games with Video Chat

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We are living through history right now. We are all socially distancing and doing our part to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. My inbox is overflowing with questions from new gameschoolers who are looking for tips to get started, and also from existing gameschoolers who are missing their friends desperately. I’ve received heaps…

How to Make Your Own Worry Basket

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Do you have a little kid with big worries? As a school psychologist turned [unexpected] homeschool mom, I want you to know that you are not alone. Many children struggle with worry. Today, I am sharing how to make your own worry basket. A word on navigating anxiety and worry amid COVID-19 concerns: We are living…

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