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5 Things That Have Surprised Me As A Homeschool Mom with Shawna Wingert: The Homeschool Sisters Podcast [Episode 128]

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Two veteran homeschool moms discuss what has surprised them most throughout their homeschool journey. Practical and encouraging, this is a conversation for moms in all stages of homeschooling with children of all ages. The Homeschool Sisters Podcast Welcomes Shawna Wingert from Different By Design Learning! Shawna is headed into her 13th year homeschooling and joins…

Homeschool Unit Studies For Game Lovers

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Does your family love playing games together? We do too! In fact, games are included in every one of our homeschool unit studies. We’ve discovered the power of learning through play with engaging board games and card games. I give games like Yahtzee lots of credit for helping my daughter, Emily learn her math facts….

When Homeschooled Kids Become Adults: The Homeschool Sisters Podcast [Episode 126]

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As homeschooling parents, we all wonder how it will all work out for our children when they become adults. Will homeschooling adequately prepare them for life after school? Hear the answer directly in this episode with a homeschool graduate now taking on adulthood with passion and commitment. The Homeschool Sisters Podcast Welcomes Samantha Shank from…

Six Best Tips For Choosing Books For Tweens and Teens

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Things begin to change in your homeschool as your kids get older. Kids become more independent and they begin to develop stronger opinions about their homeschool day. Homeschooling Tweens and Teens Our homeschool entered a season of transition when my oldest entered 7th grade. She no longer wanted to do everything I had planned without…

Homeschool Curriculum: How To Make The Best Choice

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It’s that time of year, again. Back to School Season is in full force, while I am clinging to every last bit of summer possible. The reality is, it’s time to consider our homeschool curriculum choices for the fall. Summer is my favorite time of year, hands down. Every August, I find myself dreading the…

1st Grade Sight Word Games Your Child Will Love!

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One of the best ways you can help your child learn to read sight words is through engaging and fun educational games. I have pulled together this list of my absolute favorites for 1st grade sight word games your child will love! A List Of First Grade Sight Words Although I rarely use grade…

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