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Spring is the season of the mushroom. Depending on where exactly you live, finding mushrooms in March, April, or May is a fun, educational, and practical activity. Going out to find wild mushrooms is an ancient tradition. For thousands of ...

If you have a kid (or more than one) who loves math and can’t wait for the lessons to begin, count yourself lucky. Many children dread the task of learning math, most likely because it is difficult. Math skills can ...

In most states, you are required to teach your children some type of physical education. Some states have standards for PE, while others rely on the national standards. Even if you are homeschooling, you are expected to have structured, physical ...

An important aspect of living off the grid is being able to supply your family with adequate food and nutrition. That can be accomplished by growing your own food in the garden and eating the results both fresh and preserved. ...

There was a time when parents that homeschooled their children overwhelmingly did so for religious reasons. Recent studies, however, indicated a noticeable shift in the demographics of homeschooling. Homeschoolers typically have come from one of two groups: religious conservatives or ...

When teaching your children at home, you can encounter some tough moments. There will be times when your child refuses to do anything, when she gripes and complains, and worst of all, when she tries her best, but feels like ...

You probably encounter teachable moments on a daily basis as a homeschooling parent. Being self-sufficient lends itself to a wealth of opportunities for teaching your children about science, math, language, and history. Composting is one of those great chances for ...

It may seem far off now, but spring is just around the corner. To battle the winter blues, start learning about spring and the science behind dormant plants and new buds. You can even extend the lessons to include other ...

One of the fastest growing reasons that parents turn to homeschooling is to help their learning disabled child. More and more parents are growing dissatisfied with the learning environment that their child encounters in a traditional school. Learning disabled children ...

If you are homeschooling your young children, chances are you have been reading up on teaching strategies, research, and methods for teaching at home. Teaching reading is one of the most written about subjects in education. Over the years, what ...