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Why I Don’t Give a Friday Spelling Test {and What I Do Instead}

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The infamous Friday spelling test. A staple in many classrooms and homeschool curricula alike. I can remember practicing my spelling words all week as a child. I even slept with my spelling list under my pillow once or twice, hoping that by osmosis, I’d remember the words better for the spelling test. {Yes. I really did.} *This post contains affiliate…
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BOB Books Rhyming Words, Book 1 and 2

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Today, we are starting some new and FREE printable packs for BOB Books. So far, several  bloggers and I have created quality, free printables for BOB Books, Sets 1-5. This past August, I also created lesson outlines for Sets 1-5 that show how to use all of the printables. *This post contains affiliate links. Today, 3 Dinosaurs, Royal Baloo, and…
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30+ Homeschool Hacks to Save You Time, Money, and Energy

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Let’s face it. Teaching your child(ren) at home isn’t the easiest job in the world. At least it hasn’t been for me. Maybe I’m the only one who is always looking out for ways to make it easier to juggle it all…homeschool hacks if you please. Today, I’m sharing some more than 25 ideas I’ve tried and those that others use…
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20 SIMPLE Toddler Activities

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It’s no secret that toddlers can be a busy bunch! My current tot {at 2 years of age} has been no exception. She is into everything…and has been the moment she became mobile, making it difficult to homeschool, fold laundry, empty the dishwasher, take a shower, answer an email; you name it, really. I’ve had to be particularly creative with…
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14 Back to School Reading and Writing Resources

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Whether you like it or not {I’m leaning a little more on the “not” side}, it’s back to school time! What does this mean? Whether your child goes to school or is homeschooled, getting into that “back to school” mentality can be a HUGE adjustment. Today, I’m sharing a few reading and writing resources that can help you along this school…
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