Author: A Mother’s Design
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How I Plan Our Homeschool Week (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
One of the questions I hear most often is, “How do you keep homeschooling organized?” The truth is, I don’t try to plan an entire month at once. I do purchase lesson plans on Homeschool Planet so the lessons are already laid out for me. Instead, I spend a little time each week preparing for…
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Our Homeschool Daily Routine (That Actually Works)
Every homeschool family eventually asks the same question: “What should our day actually look like?” When we first started homeschooling, I imagined we’d have a perfectly timed schedule, complete with neat lesson blocks and children eagerly moving from one subject to the next. Reality looked a little different. Over the years, we’ve learned that a…
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Homeschool Supply Checklist Printable
Student Supplies ☐ Pencils☐ Colored pencils☐ Crayons☐ Washable markers☐ Pens (for older students)☐ Highlighters☐ Pencil sharpener☐ Erasers☐ Scissors☐ Glue sticks☐ Liquid glue☐ Ruler☐ Notebook paper☐ Composition notebooks☐ Spiral notebooks☐ Folders☐ Index cards Organization Supplies ☐ Supply bin or caddy for each child☐ Storage baskets or bins☐ Label maker or labels☐ Hanging file folders☐ File crate…
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Homeschool Supply Checklist for the New Year
Getting ready for a new homeschool year is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. One of the easiest ways to reduce stress is to gather your supplies before your first day of school. Having everything organized and ready allows you to spend less time searching for materials and more time enjoying your homeschool journey.…
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5 Simple Ways to Start Your Homeschool Year Organized
A new homeschool year is a fresh opportunity to create routines that bring peace instead of stress. You don’t need a perfectly decorated schoolroom or every new curriculum on the market to have a successful year. A little preparation can go a long way in helping your family begin with confidence. 1. Declutter Before You…
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Embracing Homeschooling Ups and Downs
Oh… the joys and the pain. Some days are easy, and some days suck. Don’t believe anyone who tells you it is all sunshine and rainbows. There are definitely seasons where times are easier, but it’s never always that way.
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Change Your Game Through Shifting Your Focus
by Bob Burg Shifting your focus from getting to giving, that is, to focus on constantly and consistently providing value to other people’s lives, is not only a nice way to live life but a financially profitable way, as well. You might already be doing that. If that is the case, no need to change…
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Health Benefits of Swimming
Our world is surrounded by water and for many it is one of their great passions. It is fun, a great way to keep fit, to stay healthy and make friends. Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue throughout your lifetime. It is a low-impact activity that has many physical and mental health…