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5 Lost Skills to Teach this Summer (or anytime!)

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. Most schools (and homeschools) focus primarily on core subjects, but there are some lost skills that should be taught too! The most commonly taught subjects of study for kids today include English, Math, Science, and Geography. However, there is a growing list of subjects and concepts that are not … [Read more...]

7 Books Celebrating Juneteenth for Kids

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. What is Juneteenth and Why is it Important? Juneteenth is a United States national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated every year on June 19 throughout the United States Why is Juneteenth Called … [Read more...]

How to Gently Homeschool Through the Summer

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions ions are my own. As the temperatures get warmer, most families take a break from homeschooling. Others would like to keep some form of learning going, which is why I want to talk about how to gently homeschool through the summer. This doesn’t require a concrete schedule of waking up early and getting the five core … [Read more...]

Summer 2021 S-Mail Box

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Writing letters to friends and family as become a fun pastime for @DonaldsonBrothers and the newest Summer 2021 S-Mail box is a fun collection of stationery Pizza & Music themed items for kids…and adults are sure to love too! This curated box contains enough fun stationery for 10 notes/letters! Purchase your box here for $19.99 plus $4.99 S&H! … [Read more...]

In the Heights Movie Review

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"Hamilton" creator has done it again.  "In the Heights" is a musical that takes you through the history,  the culture and the lives of the Latino community in Washington Heights, New York. A historical place that created opportunities and businesses for dreamers.  This film is fun, family friendly, aspiring and will get the whole family up ready to dance.  The salsa, … [Read more...]

Books to Read During the Summer for Middle Schoolers

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored pot. This post contains affiliate links. Summertime doesn’t mean all learning has to stop. In fact, I’m a big advocate of finding some of the best books to read during the summer, especially for middle schoolers. To make your search super easy, I’ve rounded up some homeschool mom, teacher-approved and even a couple title suggestions from … [Read more...]

5 Field Trips to do This Summer

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Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Most kids love field trips because they enjoy getting to be outside exploring and visiting places they have never seen before or revisiting fun destinations. These trips are also one of the best ways to combine some fun and education together nicely. There are plenty of options to choose from when … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Assess Your Child’s Development & Help Them Succeed

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. A major part of your child succeeding educationally is your ability to assess your child’s development. Over the years, parents have become accustomed to the school system doing this; however, we can see how displaced the system is becoming. It is important for parents to be their child’s number … [Read more...]

15 Educational Activities To Do This Summer

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. With summer just right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about educational activities to do this summer. Keyword being educational, these can be fun activities that cover a wide range of subjects, concepts, and topics. If you don’t have your own summer adventures planned, … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Fostering Learning this Summer

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Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own. Tip #1: Find out what they’re interested in. After spending almost 10 months learning by the book, now is the perfect time to let your children have a say in what they’d like to learn about. It can start with a simple question, such as, “If you could learn about anything this summer, what would it be?” Give … [Read more...]