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As a mom to young children, I have always looked for quick and simple activities that keep my kids engaged, occupied, and moving. Scavenger hunts are an excellent activity for kids of all ages, are low-cost or even free, and include items you can already find in your home or backyard! Today, Lissy Perna, founder of Get Outside Cape Cod and mom of two, is sharing all kinds of fun ideas for free outdoor scavenger hunts for kids. Use our free downloadable printable scavenger hunts for your hunts, or feel free to use the suggestions or ideas to create your...

Homeschooling is an increasingly popular educational option for families, and can offer a unique learning experience for students. With an American homeschool curriculum, parents are able to provide their children with quality instruction and content, allowing them to learn at their own pace in a comfortable environment. An American homeschool curriculum provides a range of educational resources to help guide instruction, including online courses, textbooks, activity books, and more. Also, if you’re new to homeschooling join the Homeschool Mastery Program for new homeschoolers. It offers comprehensive knowledge and helps build confidence in homeschooling. The course is engaging and enlightening. Affiliate...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Talk to Your Teens about Drugs. How to Talk to Your Teens about Drugs Are you wondering how to talk to your homeschool high schooler about drugs? Many of our homeschool kids are not going to be directly exposed to drug use. It is not going to be a rampant thing in their communities or experiences. However, they are going to run into it out in the work world when they go to college.  They may have friends that may have some issues, and they will have to make their own decisions...

Without the structure of a school day and a physical classroom environment, homeschooling families often need to find creative ways to stay motivated and keep their learning moving forward. Luckily, with the flexibility of homeschooling, there are plenty of ways to keep your student engaged in their work while still having fun! Here are some tips on how to motivate your homeschool student: 1. Understand Your Child’s Learning Preferences Every child learns differently. Some children enjoy hands-on activities while others enjoy quiet, focused work. Others may need more visual cues or may need to incorporate physical movement for concepts to...

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 4 of 2023 My birthday week, a surgery, and a bunch of crazy days made this 4th week of 2023 quite interesting! Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life! MONDAY This weekend, I went to my mom’s as an early birthday present to myself. We talked, ate at restaurants, went to church, and shopped. We had a great time, but I knew coming home and trying to restart my week would be difficult! This morning I woke up late, so I made myself some coffee and ate a breakfast bar, and then...