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Teaching from Rest – A Homeschool Classic in the Making

I had heard several other homeschooling moms praise Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace (Classical Academic Press )by Sarah Mackenzie. When I…

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Creating Transcripts for Your Unique Child

The thought of creating a high school transcript, a “one-page overview of your child’s academic record” can put fear into even veteran homeschoolers. That fear…

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Posted in Science

How Your Body Works Series of Books

Looking for some interesting books to introduce your child to the systems of the human body? Thomas Canavan has recently come out with the <i>How…

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Posted in Standardized Testing

New College Admissions Test / College Scholarships

This was in my email inbox today: I am excited to introduce you to the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a new standardized college entrance exam…

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Posted in High School On-Line Classes Resources

Using Free Classes from EdX in your Homeschool

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses from the world’s best universities…

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Homeschooling, Simplified

Bonnie Landry, a Canadian homeschooling mother of seven, has written a series of books which aim to simplify homeschooling. These books are short, but packed…

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Book Review: Suddenly Homeschooling

Many people have the luxury of making a leisurely decision to homeschool. It may not be an easy decision, but it can be made over…

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Posted in English High School Religion

Exploring the Christian Symbolism in Harry Potter

How Harry Cast His Spell: The Meaning Behind the Mania for J.K. Rowling’s Bestselling Books by John Granger Carol Stream, IL: SaltRiver, 2008 Harry Potter…

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Posted in 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade English High School Lesson Plans / Ideas

Innovative Ideas for Book Reports

It can be a challenge to have students read and then engage with the text to create a meaningful product and demonstrate evidence of their…

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Posted in 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade High School On-Line Classes

Study.com – On-Line High School Classes

Study.com offers many middle and high-school level classes which can be completed at the student’s own pace. There is a five day free trial –…

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