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Homeschool Life
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items I have been a homeschool mom since 2016. my oldest had 4 years of school before I pulled her out and I have watched her come back to life! These are some of the things that I use or have used along the way. Include school programs.
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Homeschool Must Haves!
Homeschool Projects
Homeschool Books
Homeschool Field Trips
Homeschool Extracurricular Programs
Homeschool Must Haves!
Materials that have helped me over the years.
My girls have LOVED this rug and it still entertains them to this day. They have everything you need to help teach colors, numbers, letters and counting, plus shapes too!
ABC Classroom Carpets - Alphabet Rugs
These are absolutely nessesary for organization. Papers, pencils, crayons, markers, rulers.. every supply you need can fit in these and I love colors. Everything is color coded.
Multicolored : Carts & Drawer Storage
Colorful visuals to help with learning. My girls love these. We are visual learners in this house.
All PreK Educational Posters
I have had this from the begining and my girls both love it. They enjoy putting the month together and checking for special holidays. This has made teaching them the days of the week so much easier. There are so many lessons you can make with this!
Calendar Pocket Chart
Homeschool Projects
Some fun projects that teach skills most kids don't learn in a classroom setting.
A fun thing we learned from the MythBusters..
Build a Hover Craft in Less Than an Hour! : 9 Steps (with Pictures)
Dry Ice is always fun to experiment with! Lots of weather and science lessons here.
10 Totally Cool Dry Ice Experiments for Kids
Fun experiment with flowers
Three Fun Science Experiments Using Flowers
My girls have been hands on visual learners and these have always helped. I always let them help make them too.
Sensory Bins
Fun ways to teach kids about magnets and how they work.
10 Fantastic Magnet Experiments for Kids
Homeschool Books
Books i have bought for the sole pupose of homeschooling!
The most fun activity books
Brain Quest Kindergarten
These books are fun and make your kids think hard!
Brain Quest Set: Grade 1 by Workman Publishing | Hachette Book Group
Full of activities to get them excited about learning all year!
Brain Quest Workbook, Grade 2
Super fun learning activities to get your child ready all year!
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 3: Meyer, Janet A.
I can't tell you how much I love these!
Brain Quest Set: Grade 4 by Workman Publishing | Hachette Book Group
So much fun and learning packed into this series!
Brain Quest Set: Grade 5 by Workman Publishing | Hachette Book Group
These are best books for your kids, even if they aren't homeschooled.
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 6
I love these cards.
Brain Quest Workbooks & Decks (Pre-K - 7th Grade)
Help for the teenager who hates math!
How to Be Good at Math: Train Your Brain
For a teenager who hates math>
How to Be Good at Math: Train Your Brain
Because we all know that English is the hardest language to learn.
How to Be Good at English Language Arts
Homeschool Field Trips
When you homeschool, the world is a playground full of adventure. These are places we have been while homeschooling. Also the lessons taught while we were there.
My oldest was learning about George Washington and the Liberty Bell.. why not show her where it all began?
Visiting Independence Hall
When you are learning about American History and decide you need to physically see the liberty bell. I'm glad its a national treasure. They don't make bells like this anymore.
The Liberty Bell - Independence
We had to tour the White House. Just know there is a process and it takes weeks to go. Your state Rep will have to run a background check and you will need ID's. Secret Service is extremely strict. I just happened to have all our family passports and...
The White House
YOU HAVE TO SEE THE DECLEARATION OF INDEPENDENCE! The guards inside take pride in their jobs. The one lady had asked my oldest if she could read the writing. She told her just the A's and the T's.. but she was still impressed. They don't teach cursiv...
National Archives Museum
The most accurately marked park in our nations historical battle fields. I have pictures of every marker, every monument.. The information is just too intense. I had to take it home to study and discuss it further.
Vicksburg National Military Park
When you are studying about George Washington… This place is a must visit!
Valley Forge National Historical Park
When you are studying about Volcanoes… This is the park to visit. You can even walk up one!
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
The Grand Canyon offers so many lessons and its hard to narrow it down to just one. But for the purpose of this post, its geology.
Grand Canyon National Park
If you are into Biblical History, this is a fun one. However my oldest was quick to point out, Noah didn't have a fudge place and electricity much less vending machines while he was floating the massive flood for 40 days! I wish we had time to do the...
Ark Encounter
Another park for Geology purposes. We spent the entire day here, even though it smelled so bad. We had a great time and my oldest learned a lot about the park.
Yellowstone National Park
We went here for the 2017 total eclipse. It was packed. Bill Nye was there as was NASA. It was a fun experience, but we also learned a lot about how the settlers came across the country.
Homestead National Historical Park (U.S. ...
When you want to teach the power of water. Glass bottles from all over end up churned in these waters and make the prettiest rocks. We brought home a bunch.. which we currently still use in lessons.
Glass Beach in Fort Bragg: How to See this Unique Beach
When you want to see HOW ITS MADE. This was a fun trip experience with my girls godmother. She is all about learning.
Jelly Belly Candy Store
Homeschool Extracurricular Programs
Fun programs outside of homeschooling that help build additional learning. Never STOP LEARNING!
National Park Junior Rangers. My oldest has collected so many badges and patches! Its part of her homeschool journey.
Become a National Park Junior Ranger
I am actually a teacher of GNCs and my girls have both been going with me to every school across my community learning about Jesus. Now my oldest is in training to teach.
Good News Club
My oldest continues to grow. This is for 12 to 19 year olds. She is currently in her 2nd year of this and will be learning BIBLE lessons.
Christian Youth in Action
Its not about only animals. My oldest learned how to care for animals and basic skills they should teach in school.. like home economics. They also taught her sewing.
4-H Youth Development