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June 16, 2020 by: Hodgepodgemom

How to Do Art in 5-10 Minutes

Q: How do you fit in art? How can you do art in 5-10 minutes? When, oh when, is a good time to do art with children of all ages and stages? (These are questions I get often.) A: The answer is super simple. We have found – after much practice in our home – that the best time for us to enjoy art is

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August 29, 2018 by: Nana

Chalk Pastels: What is the difference?

A reader asked: Can you, or Nana, explain the difference between chalk, soft, and hard pastels to me? Chalk pastels: what is the difference? I’m wanting to buy some more to expand our collection but I want to make sure that I’m buying the correct thing. Thanks! Chalk pastels: what is the difference? And Nana explains: Keep in mind that you should purchase the lowest

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July 25, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

Shape Your Heart for Homeschooling with Books

When I first started homeschooling I was desperate to learn how to do it. I knew it was easily an extension of parenting and reading books aloud to our eldest. But part of me needed details and examples. Fortunately, I have several long-time homeschooling friends who have mentored me. Those I can still call on for advice. But there are also books I read that

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July 20, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

I Can’t Homeschool Because of the Little Ones

Think you can't homeschool because of the little ones? All the best how-to strategies and simple habits for how to homeschool preschoolers.

“So, when are you going to enroll her in mother’s morning out?” That’s the question I heard most often when our eldest was just a little more than a year old. It’s also the question the Lord used to work on my heart about homeschooling. So I am sharing how to homeschool preschoolers. Because so often I hear, “I can’t homeschool because of the little

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February 13, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

How Morning Room Time Builds Learning Skills for Later

My two youngest children have outgrown our long-time homeschool habit of morning room time. Today I am sharing the benefits of this habit I’ve seen in all my children. Just how morning room time builds learning skills for later. But first, a short recap to answer, What is Morning Room Time? What About the Little Ones? Morning Room Time …Morning Room Time. This is when

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January 29, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

Are Your Children Socialized?

For the curious - a gentle answer for homeschool families. How to answer the common question, "Are your children socialized?"

We sat surrounded by friends and family. “And their ages?” she asked. Her eyes widened as I answered, from age four to 15. “And how many?” Five. She remarked that I looked good for having had five children. “You homeschool them all?” Later, as she lifted her glass of sweet tea, the question came. One I’d been asked before. Just not recently. “So, are your

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July 5, 2017 by: Hodgepodgemom

How to Start a Homeschool Routine

Favorite tips and resources for how to start a homeschool routine with young children. Simple, meaningful homeschool habits that are easy to implement.

A dear reader, Kimberly, asked: “Any advice on starting the homeschool routine for the first time? For us, it’s kindergarten so our first “school” day routine ever! I’m wondering how to make the transition from six years of all day, all play!” She gave me permission to share her question with you, along with my answer. So I am sharing some favorite tips and resources

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June 29, 2015 by: Hodgepodgemom

Homeschool Science Curriculum Choices: Reader Question

We have several homeschool science curriculum choices that have blessed us big time. I’ve shared about what we’ve used in the last couple of years. That prompted a reader to ask the following question. She said that I could share with you… Question: I have been struggling with picking a science curriculum for my children (rising K, 3rd, and 6th).  I have it down to

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