The Magic of Checklists: Homeschool Made Easy
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The Magic of Checklists: Homeschool Made Easy

If I can turn it into a checklist I will. Have you ever written down something (or several things) you have already accomplished in the day just so you can have the joy of checking them off and seeing your progress? That’s me! And if that’s you AND you homeschool your children, keep reading…

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How to Set Up All About Reading So You Can Use It Again
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How to Set Up All About Reading So You Can Use It Again

How I set it up to REUSE all the materials with each kid…I pre-assemble the activities in a large 3-ring binder before we ever start the next level - The student book that comes with each level has lots of hands-on manipulative games to reinforce the concepts being taught throughout the book. I hate collecting and assembling lesson pieces on a daily (or even weekly) basis. I would much rather have a huge “project” where I gather everything for the whole year at once, spend several hours, and get it all done. Then when we are in the middle of a busy homeschool day, I can just grab it and start teaching.

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How to Start Homeschooling
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How to Start Homeschooling

Help! I'm overwhelmed. Where do I start? How to Start Homeschooling. Check your legal requirements - then double-check. Subjects - list out the main subjects that you must teach. Think through additional subjects that you need or want to teach. Next, do you know what style of homeschooling appeals to you? Curriculum...start looking at curriculum reviews. Browse curriculum retailer websites. Be aware of some different approaches to curriculum you can take - boxed/ready-to-go, from-scratch lessons, pick and choose. Also, talk to other parents. Here are additional resources.

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