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Curriculum Review: Drawing with Graphite Pencils, Beginning Level from ARTistic Pursuits

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I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Being part of the Homeschool Review Crew, my daughter and I have had the wonderful opportunity to use the Beginner Level, Art Core I, Drawing with Graphite Pencils course from ARTistic Pursuits. This art education course consisted of a hard-bound textbook, that contained two dvd’s, …

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Curriculum Review: Mastering the TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator: Augmented Intelligence for all 21st Century Students

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Curriculum Review of Mastering the TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator by Triad Mat, Inc.

I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew Being part of the Homeschool Review Crew, I have had the opportunity to do a curriculum review of Mastering the TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator: Augmented Intelligence for all 21st Century Students by Triad Math, Inc. This curriculum has three components. The most important being the TI-30Xa …

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Themed Bible Sword Drill Game and Lesson: Number Three. Prayer

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So many people have loved these themed sword drill games and Bible lessons for kids, that I had to make another one! The theme for this sword drill is “prayer”. What is a Sword Drill? If you are a new visitor, let me introduce to you…. a sword drill. We as Christians can refer to …

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Board Game Template for Kids

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Have you ever wanted to review lesson information with your kids, but just don’t have the time to keep reviewing day after day? I have the solution. Let them review by themselves in a fun, engaging, challenging way! This board game template for kids will have your kids, of any ages, reviewing their information and …

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Curriculum Review: Excellence in Literature Handbook for Writers by EverydayEducation.com

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Review of Excellence in Literature Handbook for Writers by Everyday Education

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this in …

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How to Make your Vacation Educational and Memorable

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How to plan a vacation that is educational and fun

As I was getting off of the school bus, I was excited to be on a school field trip. Here we were, my classmates and I, in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian Institute. A whole day of not being in school. I was really looking forward to this “vacation day”. I don’t remember anything about …

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Homeschool Game Review: Maestro Mastery – Explore the Composers

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Review of Children's Game. Maestro Mastery. Explore the Composers by Byron's Games

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Why Your Kids Should Have Their Own Small Business Adventures

Review: Personal Finance Lab Budgeting and Stock Market Game

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Budget and Stock market game Review. Game created by Personal Finance Lab.

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Educational Indoor Games for Kids

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I know the scenario. The days are cold, the nights are long, the sun is hidden by the snow clouds, and each day is the same thing. Homeschooling can be hard during the long winter months, but this week for the Homeschool Review Crew’s Blog Challenge, we are discussing Indoor Games. My family loves games. …

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Themed Bible Sword Drill Game and Lesson: Number Two. Love

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Bible game and lesson revolving around the theme of God's love.

Can your kids find the Bible verses fast and then guess the topic that all the verses have in common? With this free, printable sword drill, your kids will get plenty of practice finding references in their Bibles. When all the sword drill Bible verses have been found, your kids will find out that the …

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My Perfect Homeschooling Day

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The alarm clock sings softly that it’s time to get up. The children wake up cheerfully with a smile on their face. They get dressed, make their beds, and pick up any stray items off of the floor. Wonderful Mom has already made a hot breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage links.The family gets …

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Zonk: A Review Game for any Subject

Themed Bible Sword Drill Game and Lesson for Kids

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Can your kids find the Bible verses fast and then guess the theme of this sword drill game? Teacher Bible lesson included.

Are You Afraid?

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Encouragement for moms who are afraid of the future

Are you afraid? Are you afraid to turn on the news? Are you afraid of what the future holds for you and your family. I understand how you feel. I am too, but I have something to share with you that will bring you some peace. Following God into Trouble and Turmoil I was preparing …

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Homeschool Bible Assignments for High School

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High School Bible Curriculum to last the entire school year

Homeschooling high school age children can be hard. Believe me, I know. Sometimes certain subjects are just way over my head. For some people, teaching a Bible lesson to high schoolers can be very intimidating. I mean, what if they ask a question you don’t know the answer to? But you know Bible class is …

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Mama’s Must-have Reading List for the New Year

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As a homeschooling mom, I have never made a reading list for myself. Maybe I should have, but I never have. Pleasant reading time for me is far and few between, but as my children have grown up, I have enjoyed reading children’s novels to them. Most of what I read to them were my …

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SchoolhouseTeachers Review

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Schoolhouse Teachers Midway Review

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midway review post of schoolhouseteachers.com for the homeschool review crew

Disclosure: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew.www.schoolhouseteachers.com https://youtu.be/PltHGvQ_4zg Elementary Grade Analysis Five to ten year old children would love the elementary age courses and classes offered by schoolhouseteachers.com. There’s plenty of printable worksheets and online games to reinforce the foundational skills needed in all the core subjects of school. The printable, …

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Turning the Page into 2021

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Looking Back, but not for Long Looking back on 2020 sure was a year of challenges and change, wasn’t it? I never in my life thought that I would be wearing a mask all the time out in public. I never dreamed of not being able to go inside a sit-down restaurant and eat. I …

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Homemade Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream

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With winter storm Gail showing her fury today, the family just has to have homemade ice cream in the house. We decided to take a half day snow day and make some ice cream! Yum! I’ve adjusted the ingredients to suit our tastes, so when it comes to the chocolate and peppermint, feel free to …

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Unboxing: SchoolhouseTeachers.com

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Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership to Schoolhouse Teachers Disclosure: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew. https://www.schoolhouseteachers.com https://youtu.be/-8G3pUc7Y_I Schoolhouse Teacher’s subject lists I am so fortunate to be able to review the online homeschool curriculum called Schoolhouse Teachers. This is just my unboxing post, so that you can see how things would be …

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Be Still and Know

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There have been so many times after Christmas is over, that I look back and say to myself, “Where did the time go?”. With the excitement and the list of tasks that we need to complete, sometimes the time goes by so quickly that there’s no time to really enjoy it. I’d like to give …

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Candy Cane Lesson and Craft Ideas for Your Homeschool

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Candy Cane Lesson and Craft Ideas Have you heard all the different things a candy cane represents? One year at my church, we put together a child’s Christmas program with the main element being large candy cane yard decorations. Each child held their large candy cane a certain way and then recited their section. It …

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Bible Basics: Follow God’s People Through the Bible in Chronological Order

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Follow God's chosen people through the Bible with this basic Bible lesson.

Has your child ever had an “A-Ha!”moment? I know that my kids have, especially with math lessons. It always warmed my heart to see that they were grasping and understanding important information. Has your child ever had an “A-Ha!” moment with a Bible lesson? I know that kids in Sunday school, children’s church, Christian youth …

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Bible Basics: Understanding the Bible’s Layout

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Did you know that the books of the Bible are not placed in chronological order? Knowing the layout of the Bible books will make studying God’s Word so much easier for your child. This free, 13-page, kid-friendly lesson (with assessment questions at the end), will give you and your child a resource to come back …

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Simple Bible Study Method for Your Kids

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Can you relate to this story? You tell your kids it’s time to read their Bible, they sit there for two minutes and read and then they say their done. You politely ask them what they read about, and they say, “I don’t know”. You know that Bible reading and Bible study should be more …

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Active Shooter Situation: Teach Your Kids What to Do

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Teach your kids what to do in an active shooter situation

My daughter and I were doing our grocery shopping the other day at Wal-Mart, when this thought popped into my head. “What would my daughter and I do if an active shooter situation occurred while we were in this store?” I hesitantly asked her the question. I didn’t want to scare her, but I informed …

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Homeschool Tips to Keep Your Child Focused

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Help your child stay focused with these homeschooling tips

The morning has been going great. You’re right on schedule. The kids are all quiet, seated nicely, doing their schoolwork…..except for that One. What are you going to do with him? He’s just not able to keep his mind on his work. If only he’d quit looking around , he’d be able to get something …

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Popsicle Stick Activity: Help your Child Learn the Books of the Bible

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Use popsicle sticks to learn the Books of the Bible with this fun learning activity.

One of the first things in getting your child used to his/her Bible, is getting them used to reading the Bible names and finding where they are located. A fun way to learn is the best way to go, and with this activity you can let your child practice independently. Print off the books of …

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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

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The outdoor scavenger hunt is now here! Your kids will love finding the references in their Bible to identify the next object to find. Give each child or team a bag, camera, and the list, and let them go. The first team to find their required objects, wins! Click here, outdoor scavenger hunt, to obtain …

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Indoor Scavenger Hunt

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Your free, printable indoor scavenger hunt list will have your kids eager to practice looking in their Bibles for the next object to find around the house. Give them a bag, camera, and the list, and let them go! Divide your list and your kids into teams, and see which team collects the photos or objects first. …

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Living Books: Underground Railroad and Freedom from Slavery

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Living Book list about the underground railroad and getting freedom from slavery

I read slowly and carefully while my children hung to my every word. The running, hiding, and terror, in the story, edged my kids on to root for the poor colored family that was trying to find the way to freedom and happiness. All too soon, in the middle of an exciting moment, I had …

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Bible Trivia: Start Your Homeschool Day the Fun Way

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Free printable Bible trivia calendar for homeschool students

What is the name of the Sea that Moses crossed with the Israelites, when they left Egypt? The correct answer is… the Red Sea. What weapon did Jael use to kill Sisera, the captain of the Canaanite army, during the time of the judges? A tent peg What was the present that Jacob gave to …

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How to Create a Mission-Minded Homeschool

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How to have a Mission-minded Homeschool.

STORY: My husband, daughters, and I stood at the airport and watched my son get in line to board his plane to Ecuador for his medical missions trip. He was excited to be going with the team, and he was anxious to be helping any way that he could so that the patients there could …

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Homeschool Curriculum Review: Ready for Reading

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Are you ready to begin teaching your 4-6 year old child to start to read? Finding curriculum that is easy to use, fun for you both, and has a great system is no easy task. With Ready for Reading, Level One by Jen Merckling, your search is over. Fun, Fun, Fun! Jen has done an …

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Homeschool Curriculum: Choose with Confidence

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Choose your homeschool curriculum with confidence

Choosing your homeschooling curriculum is no easy task. It’s hard comparing curriculum and trying to decide which one will be the best for you and your child. But it doesn’t have to be too difficult if you can figure out the basics first. I’m going to let you in on my first steps so that …

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How to Homeschool Effectively with Living Books

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Finding curriculum for your homeschooled child can sometimes be an overwhelming task. There are a lot of different choices and styles out there, and today, I want to help you investigate using living books for your kids and help you see that they are an excellent option to teach with.

Homeschool Book Review of Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance

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Find out more about “Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance”, historical fiction book for your homeschool reading.

How to Overcome the Worst Homeschooling Mistake in 2019

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My husband and I walked into Jill’s home. We had an appointment with her and her husband to discuss homeschooling. John and I wanted to learn more, and see what the homeschooling life was really like. Jill was the first person I ever knew that was homeschooling her kids. I met her when I was …

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