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Free Homeschool Curriculum for Summer Learning

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Kids Bowl Free This Summer!

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Tips for Homeschooling while Traveling

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5 Things for Homeschoolers to Learn about before Traveling to a New State

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Getting our summer reading on! The boys have requ

Getting our summer reading on!

The boys have requested that we spend extra time at the library this summer so that's what we're gonna do!

(Right? I was kind of amazed at this request, too. #momwin !)

We've got quite a few options for summer reading programs on the blog, so definitely check them out when you get a chance.

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Check your local libraries for free activities thi

Check your local libraries for free activities this summer (and beyond)!

We just got back from playing a few rounds of Book Bingo compliments of the @camdencountylibrary system.

The boys had a great time and each won 3 new books to keep as their own 😍 These will certainly help to make a dent in the @barnesandnoble Summer Reading Program they're participating in (details on blog!).

What books have your kids been reading lately?

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Free bowling this summer?! Sign us up! Actually,

Free bowling this summer?! Sign us up!

Actually, we already signed up and you should, too!

The @kidsbowlfree summer program lets kids bowl 2 free games, every day, all summer long!

Get a group of friends together for some (❄️ air conditioned) fun!

Details on the blog 💜💙

https://thathomeschoolfamily.com/kids-bowl-free-summer/

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The summer reading program at @barnesandnoble is b

The summer reading program at @barnesandnoble is back!

It's one of our favorites because, after reading 8 books, kids can earn a FREE book! Like, an actual hold-in-your-hands book!

Which, if you ask me, is a super generous summer reading prize.

Get all the details on the b l o g!

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Do you know which fabric print to avoid wearing wh

Do you know which fabric print to avoid wearing when getting a passport photo taken?

We do!

I wish I had known BEFORE we get photos taken, though 🤦‍♀️

Homeschool travel tips continue through this week and, today, we're sharing tips for getting passports.

🤞 they get approved and arrive before our big trip!

*you know where to find the link*

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Quite possibly one of my favorite things about hom

Quite possibly one of my favorite things about homeschooling: the adventures!

We're camping with some homeschool friends this week and have seen snakes, turtles, swans, and frogs so far. We fell asleep to the sounds of bullfrogs croaking last night 😍

Homeschooling for the win!

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With Allschool, parents don't have to be the ONLY

With Allschool, parents don't have to be the ONLY ones teaching their kids!

A platform for online classes, @allschooledu is a great option for small class instruction. Classes are reasonably priced, have a small student:teacher ratio, and are available at all hours of the day!

Totally keeping Allschool in my back pocket whenever I need a break from teaching my boys (or vice versa!) or if they want to meet and learn from someone new!

In this pic, Matthew was taking an art class in our NJ family room....while his teacher was in Ireland teaching him!! 🙀 So cool, right?!

Full details in latest blog article!

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Homeschool parents: reading TEACH by Dennis DiNoia

Homeschool parents: reading TEACH by Dennis DiNoia resulted in so many "aha" moments for me that I have to suggest adding this book to your reading list!

I mean, really... even my dog was interested in reading it. 😉

Really though - it's a quick read filled with a wealth of information and tips for homeschooling your kids of all ages.

Go read it and let me know what you think!

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Ever tried getting an in-focus photo of your kids

Ever tried getting an in-focus photo of your kids while they're dancing? Not easy! 🤣

Yep, we're dancing over here! The boys recently started taking online dance classes with @youdancecom and, even though they were hesitant at the start, they've been loving it!

Full details are in our newest article, but a few quick details:

- YouDance.com offers online dance classes on their own closed platform so there are NO worries that your kids could be exposed to icky ads or chatting with inappropriate people

- Courses featuring clogging, jazz, contemporary dance, hip hop, and ballet are available. Pick one or learn all - the subscription price is the SAME

- you DEFINITELY want to check out the article because there's link to enter a giveaway inside 😍 YAY for a chance to win a 1-year subscription to YouDance.com!

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Hey, @universalyums! Did you know your boxes are

Hey, @universalyums! Did you know your boxes are perfect for transporting baby birds to an animal refuge? 😍

I happened to be on the book of faces 😉 yesterday and noticed post on a nearby neighborhood group. Two baby birds had been found in a gutter and needed help! Our local wildlife refuge could take them in, but the "finder" wasn't about to do so at that time....but we could!

The babies were dropped off to our home and we transported them to @cedarrunwildlife so they could get the help they needed.

My youngest (pictured) held onto the box and provided wellness updates throughout the ride. "They're still breathing!" "They're moving!"

There are ways to help and opportunities to learn everywhere - you just have to be open to the possibilities ❤️

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2 years into homeschooling and I'm still amazed at

2 years into homeschooling and I'm still amazed at the how independent my kids have become.

My 10-year-old wanted to surprise us all with a homemade waffle breakfast one morning. He woke up early, cleaned off the kitchen counter, Googled a recipe for waffles, gathered the ingredients and tools, and made it happen!

I'm seriously so proud of him!

His independence is just one, of many, things I wasn't expecting to experience as a result of homeschooling.

Read about the 10 Things About Homeschooling I Didn't Expect over on the blog 💜💙 and then join us over on TikTok to chat about it all...and then some!
https://thathomeschoolfamily.com/10-things-about-homeschooling-i-didnt-expect/

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Coding classes from the comfort of your own sofa?

Coding classes from the comfort of your own sofa? Yep!!

My boys have been taking online coding classes from @myteklab and have been loving them! They're affordable, deliver quality instruction & content, and....my favorite part...can teach my kids a subject area that I am NOT proficient in.

Learn even more in our article or check out our most recent YouTube video!

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Weeeeeee wish we were...@oscarmayer wienerrrrrssss

Weeeeeee wish we were...@oscarmayer wienerrrrrsssssss!!

Took a drive down to New Castle, DE over the weekend to visit the Wienermobile! Have you ever seen THE Wienermobile in person before? This was our first time!

Scroll through to see pics - definitely take a peek at the license plate. It cracked me up 🤣 Gotta love a good pun!

The Wienermobile is on the road, so check out @om_nicoleslaw and @om_mustardmarcelo to see where they'll be parking this giant hot dog next 🌭

I'll be sharing a video of the inside of the Wienermobile on Reels, so keep an 👁 out!

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Who knows where this photo was taken?! Article wit

Who knows where this photo was taken?! Article with the SUPER fun educational activity we did is coming soon! 😉

#smartkids #homeschoolparents #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolfreedom #learningonthego #homeschoolresources #homeschoolideas #ikea #ikeahome #ikeaideas @ikeausa @ikea #unconventionallearning #thathomeschoolfamily #homeschoolfamily #lifeskillsforkids #lifeskills #learninglifeskills #teachinglifeskills

Learning from experiences is our favorite ❤️

Learning from experiences is our favorite ❤️

We visited @batstovillagenj with some of our homeschool friends recently and had a great time learning about the past. There was even a blacksmith on duty! The kids had SO MANY questions for him.

What are some fun field trips you've taken with your kids lately?

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We have been loving community classes! The boys to

We have been loving community classes! The boys took a trial class for parkour classes and we'll be signing up for the series, too!

Homeschooling is so much more than "just" academics. I'm so glad that we, as homeschoolers, have the opportunity to teach our kids ALL the life experiences and lessons!

#parkourlife #homeschoolfun #homeschoolkids #homeschoolmom #njmom #delawaremom #njkids #homeschoollife #homeschoollifestyle #learningthroughplay #teachingmykids #homeschoolhypesquad #homeschoolparents #homeschoolmoms #turnersvillenj #pinnacleparkour

When I was a special education teacher, some of my

When I was a special education teacher, some of my favorite lessons to students were social skills lessons. Sure, it's important to learn the core content subjects, but social emotional skills last a lifetime and are SO incredibly valuable when it comes to quality of life...and even being successful!

When I started homeschooling my own kids, it's no surprise that social emotional lessons are, once again, some of my favorites to teach. @heykiddoapp has been the perfect way for me to EASILY include social emotional learning info our homeschool days.

It's built for busy homeschool parents like you and me. We don't have time to plan out another lesson or piece together activities. HeyKiddo Huddle is not ready to use straight from their membership dashboard - just click and the lesson is ready to go!

We've really been enjoying using this curriculum, so, if you're in the market for some social emotional lessons for your own kids...definitely check it out!

Full details are on the blog AND there's even a giveaway AND a special offer 😍

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Where can you see rescued bald eagles (and more) i

Where can you see rescued bald eagles (and more) in NJ? At @cedarrunwildlife in #medfordnj!

The boys and I visited and you should, too! Check out our experience on the blog and grab the free printable wildlife refuge activity packet.

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It's a great day to learn outside ❤️ #getouts

It's a great day to learn outside ❤️

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I couldn't resist! 😆 #homeschoolmom #homeschoo

I couldn't resist! 😆

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