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50 Ways homeschoolers can get physical education

Most states require that homeschooled kids get physical education, but few have detailed requirements on how to meet that goal.Here in Minnesota,...

Absolutely free curricula for science, math, history and more!

A homeschooling mother wrote and asked for suggestions for free curricula today, so I've compiled a list of all the free programs I've...

10 Ways to balance homeschooling older children with little ones

We have five children whose ages range from infant to teen, so I know firsthand how tricky it can be to homeschool with little ones around. Between...

Scope and sequence lists for every grade

Curious what your child "should" know at every grade level?While homeschoolers really don't need to keep to the standard scope and...

Using Pinterest to stock your homeschool idea toolbox

By now you may have heard a lot of buzz about Pinterest and you may have even joined and started "pinning" your own recipes, decorating...

Help! My homeschooled preschooler wants to go to school

So you've decided to homeschool. You've convinced your spouse, you've done your research, you've planned your schedule... and your...

MHA releases new reporting forms and letters to superintendents

In light of the recent changes to Minnesota homeschooling laws, Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance has released new reporting forms and has sent...

MACHE releases new homeschooling report forms

In light of the recent changes to Minnesota's homeschooling laws, the Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators has released new...

Extra credit: 25 non-traditional subjects to teach in your homeschool

One of the fabulous things about homeschooling is that we can pass on so much more knowledge to our children. Not only can we teach them the basics...