Back to School Printable Resources
Looking for some Back to School Printable Resources? You’re in the right place! I’m sharing LOADS of back to school printable resources & organizational ideas in this post. Be sure to click on the...
View ArticleAmerica’s 250th Birthday Dot Pages
Celebrate 250 years of freedom with these FREE America’s 250th Birthday Dot Pages! 5 color pages are included for some fine motor fun. *Be sure to SCROLL DOWN and click on the teal download button to...
View ArticleThanksgiving Literacy Unit
It’s time to share my FREE Thanksgiving Literacy Unit. I’m calling it “The Famous Thanksgiving.” These printables were designed with first and second graders in mind, but younger and/or older learners...
View ArticleVisual Homeschool Schedule Cards
Use these FREE Visual Homeschool Schedule Cards to help you plan out your daily and weekly homeschool routines. Find more Homeschool Resources. *Download the free cards at the END of this post by...
View ArticleHomeschool Book Bin Labels
I hope you’ll enjoy this collection of Book Bin Labels. I’ve designed them with homschoolers in mind; but if you teach in the classroom, I’m sure you’ll find ones you can also use. Find all our...
View Article10 Reasons Why We Homeschool
With my oldest going off to college in the next few months {sniff, sniff}, I have begun to think through our homeschooling years. I thought this would be a good time to talk about 10 reasons why we...
View ArticleApologia Bible Curriculum Review
When I think of homeschooling, one of the things I think of freedom. The freedom to teach our kids the basics like read, writing, and arithmetic but also the freedom to help them understand their faith...
View ArticleHomeschooling on a Budget
Are you homeschooling on a budget? Perhaps it’s a very tight budget. I’ve got good news! It CAN be done…and with great results. Today, I want to share 10 {well, I added one more} tips for homeschooling...
View ArticleTeam Up with Others as You Homeschool
Alright, let’s talk about partnering with others as you homeschool, one of my favorite subjects! Want to start homeschooling now? Be sure to read my post, Yes, You CAN Homeschool! Team Up with Others...
View ArticleHomeschool Resources for You
If you’re investigating the idea of homeschooling, you may have some serious doubts or concerns. One may be about the homeschool resources available to you or your child. Are there enough? What are...
View ArticleBe Creative as You Homeschool
Oh my! Just the idea of homeschooling may seem overwhelming to you, and now I’m asking you to be creative as you homeschool? I already know what you’re thinking: “I’m not a creative person!” Don’t...
View ArticleUsing Explicit Instruction
Let’s have a conversation about Explicit Instruction. What is it? Why should we use it? What are some examples {and non-examples}? This post is a part of our series Why I’ve Shifted Away from Balanced...
View ArticleSolve Word Problems with STEPS
Being asked to solve word problems was the absolute bane of my existence when I was in school. I mean, what place do letters and words have in math anyway. {Can I get a witness?} And word problems are...
View ArticleFREE Printable Flashcards
I’ll be creating some FREE Printable Flashcards this summer that you can use at home or if you tutor to keep learning concepts fresh ANY TIME! One set will be posted each week for a total of 12 sets....
View ArticleFREE Homophone Posters
I created some homophone posters to hang in our schoolroom to serve as reminders for my kiddos when they write. You also like our Homophone BLACKOUT Games and Homophone Spelling Charts. *Find the...
View ArticleDyslexia Screener {for Teachers and Parents}
Download our FREE Dyslexia Screener, designed for teachers, parents {and homeschoolers}. Disclaimer: This screener is NOT a diagnostic test for dyslexia. Its purpose is to help you identify red flags...
View ArticleGetting Tested for Dyslexia
If you are wondering if your learner or child has dyslexia, getting tested for dyslexia may be something you want to pursue. But how exactly do you do this? Let’s explore that topic together in today’s...
View ArticleBooks About Dyslexia
If you’re needing some books about dyslexia, here are some of my top picks. Find more dyslexia resources here. Before we get too far into our dyslexia series, I thought I’d share a quick book list of...
View ArticleUsing Context During Reading
I don’t know what you understand about the role of using context during reading, but my understanding has greatly shifted over the last few years. And, if I’m going to be 100% honest, it hasn’t been...
View ArticleFREE Advent Activity Pages
I’m excited to use these Advent Activity Pages with my 4th and 6th grade girls this year! I was so excited to find some awesome Jesse Tree clip art, so I created some pages for my youngest kids and...
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