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Teaching My Kids Skills They Will Use for Life: Our Cooking 1 Curriculum Review
What is the best cooking curriculum for kids, and can it work for families who are not homeschooling? Many parents wonder how to teach their children real‑life skills in a way that feels structured, safe, and confidence‑building. Whether your child is homeschooled, attends public school, or learns in a private school setting,…
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Our 6th and 7th Grade Curriculum Picks for the 2026–2027 Homeschool Year
Homeschooling changes every year, and this year I felt a deep pull to pause, reflect, and truly evaluate where my children were academically. As a homeschool mom of six, I want to make sure I am giving…
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A Joyful Start to the 2026–2027 School Year
The First Day of Our 2026–2027 Homeschool Year The first day of homeschool for the 2026–2027 school year was everything I hoped for and more. There is something magical about waking up on that first morning, knowing…
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1st Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices For Our 2026–2027 School Year
This year feels extra special because my first grader is stepping into a season where reading, writing, and math really start to bloom. It has been so fun to sit down, pray through what would serve him…
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Review of the BJU Press Homeschool Online Grade 5 Curriculum
A detailed, real‑life look from a former classroom teacher and homeschool mom of six For the past two years, our older kids have used the BJU Press Homeschool Online curriculum kit with textbooks as the backbone of…
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Why My Homeschooled Kids Take National Standardized Tests Every Year
If you have homeschooled for any length of time, you already know that most of our children’s progress is lived out at the kitchen table, not on a score report. We see the lightbulb moments, the tears,…
