This past school year we have been learning all about marine biology. My kids are going through a phase where they are fascinated by aquatic animals, so I figured a homeschool marine biology curriculum would be a great way to capitalize on their interests. I spent much of last spring and early summer searching for a secular marine biology homeschool curriculum to purchase. I was shocked that I couldn't find anything! My family is Lutheran, but we generally prefer to use secular … [Read More...]
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Every year I think that this will be the year I finally teach my kids to cook. The problem is that after teaching language arts, math, science, and history I'm tired. I just want to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible - which means … [Read More...]
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Create a Homeschooling High School Plan
Homeschooling high school for the first time can feel daunting. Maybe even scary. It feels like this homeschooling thing just got REAL. Your child's future looms ahead and you don't want to screw it up. How can you make sure you don't forget … [Read More...]
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