July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
Implement Early Math Strategy Homeschooling parents can greatly benefit from Mary Barfield’s insight into Kate Snow’s “Addition Facts that Stick” program, as highlighted in her video review. A key strategy she shares is starting the program towards the end of kindergarten and continuing through the summer, which helps solidify foundational math skills before entering first […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
“Plan Ahead: Monthly Curriculum Review” One key strategy for homeschooling parents, as highlighted in the video, is the importance of early planning and organization for the upcoming school year. The speaker shares their experience of knowing which books they wanted but feeling overwhelmed by other responsibilities, leading to a delay in ordering. To avoid this, […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
Select Multi-Level Math Curriculum One key insight from the video that can greatly benefit homeschooling parents is the importance of using a curriculum that aligns well with the varying math levels of their children. The speaker highlights their successful transition to the Matthew C curriculum, which effectively catered to both their oldest child in pre-algebra […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
“Tailoring Curriculum for Better Learning” One key insight for homeschooling parents from the video is the importance of flexibility in curriculum planning. The host shares how reflecting on the past school year helped identify what worked well and what needed adjustments, particularly for her 8th/9th grader. Parents can benefit from setting aside time at the […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
“Implement Family Subjects for Unified Learning” One key strategy highlighted in the video that can greatly benefit homeschooling parents is the concept of “family subjects.” This approach involves teaching certain subjects to all children in the family together, regardless of their grade levels. For homeschooling parents, this can simplify lesson planning and create a more […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
“Discovering the Right Reading Program” One key insight for homeschooling parents from the video is the importance of finding a reading program that resonates with your child. After three years of exploring various homeschool reading programs, the presenter discovered effective options that helped their son learn to read and their daughter make significant progress. Parents […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
“Optimize Curriculum with Annual Review” Homeschooling parents can gain valuable insight from the video by focusing on the importance of reviewing and reflecting on the curriculum used throughout the year. By taking the time to assess what worked well and what didn’t, parents can make informed decisions about their educational approach for the upcoming year. […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
Adapt Curriculum for Child’s Needs When it comes to selecting the right homeschooling curriculum, flexibility is key. A valuable insight for homeschooling parents is to remain open to changing course if a particular curriculum isn’t meeting your child’s needs. In the video, the creator candidly shares her experience of switching her high school math curriculum, […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
Adapt Curriculum Pace for Your Family One key insight for homeschooling parents from the video is the flexibility to adjust the curriculum duration to fit your family’s needs. The hosts shared that their initial curriculum took about 70 weeks, but in their recent experience, they completed it in fewer weeks than the standard curriculum suggests. […]
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July 6, 2025 |
By Laura Lurns
Streamline Teaching with Combined Curriculum One key insight for homeschooling parents from the video is the potential benefit of combining curriculum for children who are close in age and ability. Katie from Life of Mundane shares her experience with her second and third graders, who are only 13 months apart, and explains how she plans […]
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