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Lapbooking – A New Idea To Make Learning Fun

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

I’ve been so excited to dive right in with lapbooking now that I have a kindergartener once again.  I used to use lapbooks for different holidays (President Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc) when my older children were young.   It’s been … Continue reading →

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New Links Added Weekly!!!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Newly Updated! Every Wednesday, we host Weblink Education. Weblink Education is a group participating homeschool families around the world. Families post their favorite educational website on blogs, facebook sites, and/or through personal e-mail.   From there, we post them HERE … Continue reading →

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Worldwide Snail-mail Penpal Club

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Sign-Ups August 8th – 19th Penpal Registration is now CLOSED ~ Penpal Registration is now CLOSED All participants will be notified via e-mail with further information regarding their registration and penpal exchange. Every year about this time, Weblink Education sponsors … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

The Back to School event was a success!  Thank you all for participating.  It was fun to meet all of you and hear all the great things you had to say!  It was an honor to encourage you and help … Continue reading →

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Back To School: Finding Rest

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Hooray!  It’s Friday… a day to find rest and get ready for the weekend. Today, I want to share a few special weblinks.  In exchange I hope to have you submit your favorite weblinks added via comment section below.  So, … Continue reading →

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Back To School: Equip Yourself

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures. ” – John F. Kennedy In order to have a successful homeschool experience, you need resources to pull from.  In … Continue reading →

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Back To School: Conquer Your Fears

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

“Some parent/teachers bring last season’s past failures into the new school year…  and I say ‘start anew’!  A great way to ease the fears of a new school year is to make some deliberate changes in your home.  That means … Continue reading →

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Back To School: Encouragement

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

“The biggest surprise to a new homeschooling parent is the realization of how short the school day is compared to a traditional brick and mortar building.  Because of the one-on-one teaching you are giving your child, the typical school day … Continue reading →

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Evaluate Before Moving On…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

  (Taken from my book, “Homeschooling With Encouragement”) At the end (or beginning) of each school year, use this checklist (or make your own) to evaluate what went well and what you would like to improve for the next year. … Continue reading →

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Learning Styles and Choosing The Right Curriculum

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

This is the time of year when families around the world begin shopping for new homeschool curriculum. Unfortunately, many parents become frustrated with choosing the right one for their children. I know from personal experience that this can be an … Continue reading →

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