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How to Use Jars for Easier Homeschooling

September 5, 2023 by Melissa Brander

Jars are my secret to easy planning and scheduling for our homeschool. Their flexibility and structure helps us in our homeschool.

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How to Homeschool in a Way that Creates Independent Learners with Teach by Dennis DiNoia

August 18, 2023 by Melissa Brander

Teach by Dennis DiNoia is a great tool to have in your toolbox. It will help you focus on the big picture to be a better homeschool teacher.

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Is Homeschooling Right for You?

April 17, 2023 by Melissa Brander

If you are just getting started homeschooling, it can be hard to know whether or not homeschooling is right for you. So how can you know? Here is some food for thought to help you decide if homeschooling is right for you.

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6 Things to Do With Used Homeschool Curriculum

October 19, 2022 by Melissa Brander

What do you do with phonics readers your kids have outgrown? Or that curriculum you thought would be amazing but was a total flop? There are 6 options for your used homeschool curriculum.

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Using a Loop Schedule in Your Homeschool

September 8, 2022 by Melissa Brander

One of the most common questions in homeschooling is, “What does your schedule look like?” And what I respond is, “We use a loop schedule.” This is usually followed by the question “What’s a loop schedule?” So today I thought I would explain what a loop schedule is, the benefits of loop schedules, what it …

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How to Use Zines In Your Homeschool

March 16, 2022 by Melissa Brander

Have you ever considered using zines in your homeschool? Zines can be a great teaching tool. In this post, I’ll go over why you should use zines in your homeschool and give you some subject by subject zine ideas. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase using an affiliate link, I earn part of …

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Getting Started Homeschooling

August 13, 2020 by Melissa Brander

A simple checklist for helping you get started homeschooling.

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Beginner’s Guide to Homeschool Law

August 1, 2020 by Melissa Brander

Are you ready to start homeschooling? Understanding the homeschool law in your state is a good first step when you begin homeschooling.

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