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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…

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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…

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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…

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Poolside Professional Development 2017

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Last summer, I wrote a post about my poolside professional development plans. When I worked as a school psychologist, I loved professional development days. I always returned home feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Poolside Professional Development 2017 The problem is, no one is going to pay this homeschool mama to attend a conference in the big city. …

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Celebrate Friendship with DiCamillo’s ‘Raymie Nightingale’

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Do you remember a moment from your childhood when you were forced to grow up a little? Perhaps you realized that childhood isn’t always happy. Maybe an important adult in your life proved fallible. Or perhaps you endured great hardship. Do you remember a moment when friends became important in a way that they had…

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10 Waterproof Games for the Beach or Pool

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There is something special about playing board games in the summer. I have such fond memories of playing cards at the beach as a kid, or playing Parcheesi with a friend’s family after a long day a the lake, or playing games poolside on a hot summer afternoon. The only trouble is, summer means water and…

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