By Holly Giles | homeschooling
Reading Learning to read can cause frustration throughout a household and within family and friend circles. When I first began working with Grayson, he was interested in reading. However, when Grant came along, reading was the last thing on his list! Comparison is just human nature. But as homeschool moms become wiser through trial and error. We realize, […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida , homeschooling
Our Learning Style When my oldest son was small we spent most of his little years exploring and reading aloud as an early learning style. We did simple math at the farmer’s market, caught tadpoles at a local boat ramp and went for nature walks close by. We watched the birds, the bugs and Grayson’s […]
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration
Finding your homeschool tribe can take time. Frustration and burnout can occur without the right support system for you and your children. But how do you find what is right for your family?
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By Holly Giles | Great Outdoors , homeschooling
It was going to be a good homeschool day. I was on fire about it. I had the planners filled out, the papers, books and necessary items within reach and the anticipation that THIS was going to be a good start to the week. The boys woke up a little late, which made them sluggish in […]
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By Holly Giles | Field Trips , Florida , homeschooling , Simple Living
The Volusia County Fair is in 2 months and we are gearing up for our entries! The fair association and 4H were offering a “Fowl Fun Day” to teach you about entering chickens. The flyer I received sounded too good to pass up! They would teach anatomy, breeds, disease and pest control, and show you […]
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