Did you know that many colleges base scholarship decisions solely on scores from college entrance exams, namely the SAT, ACT, and or CLT? While we know test scores are an artificial indication of your child’s readiness and ability to succeed in college, it is reality that they are very important for determining whether your child […]
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Here we are, in the middle of the homeschool year. It’s after the holidays, and there’s a long way to go before spring break. This is when the winter blues can hit; and I don’t know about you, but at our house, we can tend to get off of our homeschool schedule. (Actually, we can
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Pumpkin Spice Everything Food trends come and go, but few have captured the hearts and taste buds of people quite like the pumpkin spice craze. As soon as the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, pumpkin spice lattes, pies, and even cereal start appearing on menus and store shelves everywhere. But what’s
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In the fast-paced world we live in today, honing executive functioning skills has become more crucial than ever for our teenagers. These skills encompass a range of cognitive processes that enable individuals to manage their time, stay organized, plan ahead, and accomplish tasks effectively. Lisa Nehring understands the significance of these skills and has shared
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Explore the Excelsior Classes website today and embark on an exciting educational journey that will empower your homeschooling experience.
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Episode 97: Assessments for your Homeschool Student!
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Overview: Contributing writer Sara Dennis takes us step-by-step through the process of planning a homeschool graduation ceremony. This information will help you to make yours wonderful! Do you have a senior in high school about to graduate? Then you might be thinking about planning a homeschool graduation ceremony. Keep reading! I’ve graduated four children from
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis shares how to take any curriculum and create your homeschool lesson plans from it, so that you know you’ll get through it in the time you need to. Good stuff! Are you attempting to figure out how to make homeschool lesson plans using a curriculum that doesn’t do the planning
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Overview: You CAN create fun electives for high school for your homeschooled teen. Listen (or read) to learn how! Guest podcaster Sara Jordan shares how she creates fun electives for high school for her delight-directed teens. It’s really “not that hard!” 5 simple steps will give you the flexibility you want and the credits your
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis from Classically Homeschooling walks us through creating the perfect high school homeschool schedule, so you and your teen can work together smoothly and get ‘er done! I love homeschooling teenagers. They work independently, have fascinating discussions, and are involved in many activities. It’s exciting watching my kids turn into young adults. However,
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