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10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading

Whether you have a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic beginning reader, encouraging a love of independent reading will set them up for success. There are some easy things to get kids excited about reading. Check out our list of favorite tips! How to encourage independent reading 1. Read aloud to your children every day, even […]

Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 19, 2018

Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the […]

What to Read Wednesday: The Best Tree Books for Kids

The Best Tree Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With fall in the air, it won’t be long until we start seeing changes in the trees all around us. These changes are a prime time to teach kids about trees and their life cycles through the year. The […]

Teaching Difficult Subjects When You Don’t Feel Qualified

These Options Will Make Those Difficult Subjects Easy! Homeschool parents often have concerns about whether or not they can handle teaching certain subjects, especially as kids get older. Some parents don’t feel they are qualified to teach more advanced subjects like algebra, chemistry, or foreign languages. Homeschool parents may already feel they are under scrutiny […]

Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 13, 2018

Hands-on Science: Electronics for Homeschoolers

Electronics for Alternative Learners Electronics classes are perfect for homeschool science for ‘out-of-the-box’ learners. These classes are great for kids who don’t thrive on textbook learning. Electronics projects also benefit kids who need to experience something with their hands to help them understand a concept. QSL offers online classes for homeschool students, with a flexible […]

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If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?

A First-Hand Account of Negotiating Life with Diabetes This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes? is a first-hand account of negotiating life with a chronic illness. Lauded as a must-have book for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals, it shares a teen’s perspective on living with […]

Teaching Kids About China

Teach kids to discover a new world Teaching kids about China can seem daunting. However, there are countless possibilities for fun. China has a rich culture that dates back thousands of years. You could spend years studying China’s heritage and history and still learn something new every day. If you plan to include a introduction […]

Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 16, 2018

Transitioning from Homeschool to College

The thought of your homeschool student graduating is an exciting one, but to many, the jump from the home classroom to college life seems daunting. Perhaps you’ve been there to guide your child’s education since kindergarten, or maybe you started homeschooling later. Either way, you’ve always been there to nurture your growing student. The thought […]

Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 9, 2018

Medieval Books for Kids

The Best Medieval Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Learning about Medieval times with picture books is a great way to introduce young kids to this historical topic. Who can resist finding out about kings and queens, and castles and knights, and even a dragon or two? It’s […]

5 Ways to Get Your Student Writing Now!

Is it a challenge to get your student writing? Creative writing develops valuable skills that help students with academic writing and critical thinking. For homeschool parents, it can seem like an uphill battle to get your student writing. If you’re the parent of a reluctant young writer, the task is difficult. The summer is the perfect […]

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