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Children in 4th and 5th grades are in the prime of childhood. They still very much enjoy play but are also experimenting with more responsibility and are generally exploding with questions about life. History, literature, and science topics can be deeper and involve...

Even though this age begins academic studies, 1st-3rd graders still need the majority of their day for free play, and lots of breaks in lessons for wiggles and giggles. Focus on teaching good habits like diligence, good attitudes, and asking for help. Encourage and...

Young children do best with play-based and literature-based learning. Capitalize on their natural curiosity and desire to learn! Kindergarten can be a time of exploration, hands-on learning, great classic stories, helping with chores, and having fun. You don’t need to...

It's the final countdown! The IAHE is excited to come together again for our first conference since 2019! To celebrate, join our team and special guests for an evening of fun as we chat about the joys of homeschooling and homeschool conferences. You can watch the...

What is Presidents’ Day? Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February every year. Instead of celebrating some of our most influential president’s birthdays separately, as we once did, it was combined into one day to celebrate them...

If you’re interested in writing for publication, you can’t afford a lackadaisical approach to the words you use. After all, words are a writer’s most vital asset, the primary tools in the toolbox. Addressing the importance of correct word choices, Mark Twain noted,...

You’ve probably heard it before. Listening to music can make your child smarter, increase their mood, and health, and even help them study. It’s not just there to roll down the windows and blare it through the speakers (though that can be fun on occasion)—music helps...

Congratulations! You’re almost to the finish line! But don’t get too comfortable yet. Even though you don’t need to spend hours researching curriculum for your homeschooler anymore, there’s still one more thing to consider. Your high school senior may not have a...