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National Poetry Month Resources

Apr 9th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

One of the tools that I found for helping me put together my children’s curriculum each year is the Educator’s Calendar! I love looking at the different months to see what happened on a day in history or what might be month long events or holidays that I might be able to work into my [...]



Help for Reluctant Readers

Mar 5th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Do you have a child that you find hard to motivate to read because they just dislike reading? Are you left feeling frustrated and even slightly confused as to why someone would not enjoy reading like everyone else. You are not alone!



Writing Prompts: A Jar of Possibilities

Feb 25th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

“But, Mom, I don’t know what to write about!” Sound familiar? Sonshine shows us how we can put an end to our children’s writer’s block for good.



Why Do I Love Homeschooling?

Feb 11th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Sonshine gives us a Valentines acrostic about the many reason why she loves homeschooling and the innumerable benefits and joys of teaching her children at home.



Homeschooling the Preschool Years

Feb 2nd, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Considering homeschooling your preschooler? Sonshine provides a wealth of ideas to help you homeschool your preschooler without the need for expensive, packaged curriculum.



Flexible Scheduling in Your Homeschool

Jan 26th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Homeschooling offers families the ability to be flexible and to operate apart from the public school’s schedule. Sonshine shares how she’s made their homeschooling schedule work best for their family — and how you can too.



How to Enhance Your Reading Program

Jan 20th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Whether you homeschool or not, make reading something more than just reading a book. Sonshine shows you lots of great resources to enhance your children’s reading program.



Taming Those Stacks of Schoolwork

Jan 12th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Is there a mountain of completed school work accumulating somewhere in your home? Sonshine shows you what papers you should keep, why you should keep them, and how to organize it all.



Teaching Math Around the House

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Sonshine offers lots of great ideas to help your kids practice their math concepts without cracking a textbook.



Writing Thank You Notes

Dec 31st, 2008 | By Sonshine | Category: Homeschooling

Ease back into post-holiday homeschooling and teach your children writing skills without having to use textbooks.