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Book Sale Treasures

Last week I packed up the books and curricula that we no longer need in preparation for our beloved annual used book sale. Along with over two dozen other moms, I set up my table, laid out my books, and then went browsing.  I found treasures like Ambleside Online’s  Among The Pond People, Jansen’s The […]

Free Online Class on Lasers and Light

Do you want your kids to get excited about science?  Here’a a chance to see one of  Aurora Lipper’s super-popular presentations.  (The last one she did drew over 3700 people!)  On Monday,  April 11,  your children (and you) can enjoy a  video class on Lasers and Light.   You will need to register at that link, but the […]

Free Homeschool and Household Printables

Being organized can involve a lot of paperwork.  If you use tiny bits of paper to arrange your life and leave them lying all over, you’ll soon be in trouble.  On the other hand, using some form of planner is a simple way to bring order into your days. Of course, it is possible to […]

World Math and Spelling Days

Occasionally people need a change.  Intense math competitions with kids from around the globe are just the ticket for my kids.  They love World Math Day . They improve their arithmetic knowledge (if you need to count on your fingers, you’ll never win!), learn about geography and time zones, and have a great time.  What’s more, it’s […]

Four Record-Keeping Tips for Homeschools

  We live in a province where no official homeschool records need to be kept, except for university admissions.  On top of that, we like to make up our own courses.  I suppose that it is therefore inevitable that we struggle with record-keeping.  I know that we’re not the only family struggling with this issue.  As […]