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January 25, 2024

Welcome to the Club: My Homeschool Regrets

While I have no regrets about homeschooling, there are regrets I have about things I have done or said or expected. These are the regrets...CONTINUE READING

Category:Homeschool, Parenting

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August 3, 2023

What are the best parenting books for me?

by Michayla Best

There are so many great parenting books out there - so how do you find what is right for you? You can be inundated with lists of "the best" or "top" books. Find what is good for you so you can learn and grow in your parenting. CONTINUE READING

Category:Family, Parenting

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December 29, 2022

1000 Hours Outside – What we got

by Michayla Best

As a family we had a great year achieving 1000 hours outside. This is what we got out of it.CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Family

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December 22, 2022

Outside Math Activities – learning outside

by Michayla Best

Getting outside for lessons is fun. You don't have to be restrained to a desk. Here are some ideas for getting math outside.CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Homeschool

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December 15, 2022

More Christmas Craft Fun – Yarn trees!

by Michayla Best

Here is another fun Christmas craft that is fun to do as a family. Enjoy!CONTINUE READING

Category:Christmas, DIY

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December 8, 2022

What are the multiple intelligences?

by Michayla Best

The theory of multiple intelligences is interesting and, in looking at it in a couple of different ways, they can be helpful in understanding ourselves and children. CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Learning Life

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November 10, 2022

Homeschool Math Curriculum Part 2

by Michayla Best

There are many different math curricula and it can be confusing as to what might be best. This is a review of four more homeschool math curricula. CONTINUE READING

Category:Curriculum Review, Education, Homeschool

November 3, 2022

Homeschool Math Curriculum Part 1

by Michayla Best

There are many different math curricula and it can be confusing as to what might be best. This is a review of four different homeschool math curricula. CONTINUE READING

Category:Curriculum Review, Education, Homeschool

October 27, 2022

When to assess in homeschool

by Michayla Best

When should you assess your child when homeschooling? Do you wonder when and how often? What is the right way?CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Homeschool

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October 20, 2022

The Benefits of Imaginative Play in Children

by Michayla Best

Imaginative play is beautiful but it is also beneficial for our children. They NEED opportunities to make believe and play. Allow their imaginations to take them on journeys, or learn about life. The sky's the limit.CONTINUE READING

Category:Family