Genesis on August 3rd, 2009

During the summer, most of us spend a lot of time doing things we wouldn’t usually do during the school year. Every single one is a learning opportunity if you take advantage of it! Let’s take a look at a few of the things you can be teaching your kids this summer . . . [...]

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Genesis on July 13th, 2009

With summer here and no strict routine in place, chances are you find yourself with some bored kids on your hands from time to time. Fortunately, they don’t need to stay bored for long. Stock up on the craft supplies, dive into one of these sites and keep them busy creating!
Family Fun: A great site [...]

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Genesis on June 18th, 2009

One of the problems with summer vacations is that they tend to give kids a chance to forget what they`ve learned over the past school year. In some cases, it can be a real struggle to get back into classes in the fall.
Summer school doesn`t have to be a big thing, just a quick review [...]

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Genesis on May 18th, 2009

While my homeschool experience was one that followed the traditional school year, I discovered the idea of year round school when I began researching to school my own children. The concept makes sense to me, though it may not be for everyone.
What It Is
Basically, instead of taking 2-3 months vacation in the summer, you take [...]

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