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How a Dead Language Benefits the Living

How a Dead Language Still Benefits the Living

Latin, often regarded as a “dead” language, has long been a subject of debate in modern education. Many question the value of learning a language that is no longer spoken conversationally. However, despite its lack of native speakers, Latin continues to offer numerous educational benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. For students in high

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Create a chedule for your family

How Do I Create A Schedule That Works For MY Family?

If you’re reading this, you likely survived the newborn stage at least once. That means you’ve also probably experienced the phenomenon that is finally figuring out a schedule that works, just for your baby to hit a sleep regression, start teething, cluster feeding, or any other number of schedule and life interrupters. Figuring out a

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Balancing Homeschool

Balancing Homeschooling with Multiple Children Who Need Guidance

Homeschooling offers families the opportunity to create personalized learning experiences tailored to their children’s needs, but it can also present unique challenges—especially when you’re balancing multiple children who require your guidance and support. For families with younger children or those who are not yet ready to work independently, finding a harmonious approach to homeschooling can

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Mastery vs. Completion: Why Homeschooling Lets You Have the Best of Both Worlds

“Check the box and move on.”Sound familiar? If you’re transitioning from public school to homeschooling, you might be tempted to measure success by how quickly you can check off every subject on your planner. But what if homeschooling could offer something deeper—like actual mastery of concepts? Let’s break down the difference, share a few fun

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Using Talk-to-Text Technology to Help Reluctant Writers Thrive

As a homeschool consultant, one of the most common issues I hear from parents is that they’re struggling to get their writer, writing! It can be writing short responses in elementary school, all the way through essays in high school. I’ve seen it in my own classes over and over again. They may have brilliant

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Online Education with SAMR Model

Using Innovative Processes to Reboot Online Education 

 Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s transforming how educators use technology in online classrooms and beyond—the SAMR model. If you’re an educator, homeschooler, or just curious about how technology can enhance learning, this podcast episode is for you. By the end, you’ll not only know what the SAMR model is, but you’ll also understand how

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The Benefits of Using Manipulatives in Math Education

What a benefit that, unlike other subjects that are more conceptual, math has the advantage of being so tangible in the younger years! Take advantage of this opportunity to incorporate manipulatives as often as you can with your students. Manipulatives—physical objects that students can use to explore and understand mathematical ideas—play a critical role in

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Embracing Educational Freedom: A Conversation with Sam Sorbo

Hello, everybody! It’s Lisa Nehring with It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool. Today on the show, we have a very special guest, the one and only Sam Sorbo! Known for her versatility as an actress, author, and speaker, Sam has become the fearless queen of homeschooling. You might remember her from her role in Hercules:

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