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Keep a toddler busy with a colander
It can be a challenge to keep the little ones busy while working with older children. Here’s one way: put a collander upside down on the floor or a table. Give the child some dry spaghetti noodles that have been broken in half, and show them how to stick them through the holes and find […]
Free Printable Number, Shape and Color Flash Cards
Do you have little ones working on numbers and shapes? Here is a nice little set of flash cards that will help! Print them out on card stock and laminate for best durability. Some ideas for using them: Choose a card and have the child place one Cherrio (or other small object) on each shape […]
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler: Randa Clay
This is a new category of content here at Homeschool Roundup. I don’t know about you, but I’m always curious what other people’s average homeschool day looks like, how long they spend on school, ages of kids, curricula used, etc. Knowing what others do can provide us with ideas, inspiration and even comfort that we’re […]
Easy and Fun Classical Music Appreciation
Have you wanted to teach your kids about classical music, but felt intimidated because you didn’t know much about it? Classics for Kids is a great site that will teach you and your kids all about classical music with fun, educational radio programs and other features. You can listen to current and past week shows as […]
Where to Find Used Curriculum
Let’s face it. Homeschooling can be expensive. We cut costs by using the library and finding free resources online, but still there is the need to regularly purchase curriculum, particularly as the kids get older. Fortunately, there are some options for finding used curriculum that can help cut the cost of schooling our kids. Used […]
Bible Memory: Psalm 118:24
This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24
Escaping the Public School Paradigm
There is no one right way to homeschool, and each family will work out the system that works best for them. One important thing to remember however, is that the public school system really doesn’t have to be the “model” for how we “do” school. In fact, if we thought the public school system was […]
Alphabet Printables Roundup
There are lots of great free alphabet printables around the internet. Here are four fun sites to check out!
Book Lists for Homeschooling
Whether you’re following a particular curriculum or method in your homeschooling journey, it’s likely you’ll be looking for some reading ideas for your students. Here are several book lists to look through for some ideas: 1000 Good Books by Classical Christian Education – arranged by grade and author Charlotte Mason Curriculum Book List – “living […]
Homeschool Organization and Planning Resources
Donna Young Homeschool Planning Printables – you may already be familiar with donnayoung.org as an excellent resource for printable worksheets, but she also has a large section devoted to planning and organization. The site includes lesson plan sheets, calendars, administrative items, journals, diplomas and much more. Weekly Assignment Planner from Five J’s – among the […]
