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,000 Worth the Application, Audits and Rules? Do the Math First
My Learning Source · November 9, 2026
Up to ,000 for a homeschool student in 2026–27 sounds like an easy yes. But once you add the application, eligibility checks, the approved-spending list, the 10% tech cap and annual audits, the…
  • When Your Provider Says Step Up Hasn't Paid: What the 2026 Payment Delays Mean for Families
    My Learning Source · November 9, 2026
    A state audit found scholarship tuition payments were not processed on time, and in February a group of private schools sued Step Up For Students over delays they say stretched from months to years.…
  • Minnesota's K–12 Education Credit and Subtraction for Homeschool Families, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 9, 2026
    Minnesota has no ESA or voucher, but homeschool families can get money back at tax time. The refundable K–12 Education Credit returns 75% of qualifying costs, up to
    ,500 per child, for families…
  • Where Virginia Stands on School Choice in November 2026, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 9, 2026
    Virginia has one private-choice program: a tax credit for donors to scholarship foundations that fund private school tuition. There's no ESA, no voucher and no state money for homeschool costs, and…
  • Oklahoma's
    ,000 Homeschool Tax Credit in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What Counts and How You Claim It
    My Learning Source · November 9, 2026
    Oklahoma pays homeschool families back up to
    ,000 per student a year for curriculum, tutoring, learning programs and test fees through the Parental Choice Tax Credit. There's no application and no…
  • Why Games Teach Failure Better Than Almost Anything Else
    Xogos Gaming · November 9, 2026
    Turning Mistakes into Confidence, Resilience, and a Love of Learning Why Does Losing a Game Feel Different From Failing a Test? Imagine watching your child play their favorite video game. They spend…
  • Did you know that schools are now considering offering Pckleball scholarships?
    Club Piklbal · November 8, 2026
    As the sport continues to grow, more and more young people are joining the ranks of players, from beginners to Pros. In fact over 1 million kids under 18 joined the sport in recent years. Teens and…
  • Academic tutoring in motion
    Double Oval Music Productions · November 8, 2026
    We've covered allot during the first quarter, such as designing our kites and connecting geometry to art. It's been allot of hard work and determination, learning to read and write paragraphs.…
  • Stronger for Life: Why Kids Need CrossFit and Functional Fitness
    Sherwood CrossFit · November 7, 2026
    In an era dominated by screens, sedentary routines, and structured sitting, keeping kids physically active is more critical than ever. But physical education for youth has evolved far beyond…
  • Karate classes Builds Confidence and Skill
    Japanese Martial Arts Academy · November 7, 2026
    Karate Classes That Build Confidence and Skill 10/29/2026 A child who struggles to focus at home may stand taller after a few weeks of karate classes. A teen who spends too much time behind a screen…
  • Seedtime and Harvest: A November Seed Hunt for Your K-5 Homeschool
    Eden's Table · November 6, 2026
    November can look like the end of the growing year. The garden is spent and the leaves are coming down. But all fall, the plants around your home have been packing up next year, one seed at a time.…
  • The Animation Course - from a Parent Educator's Perspective
    The Animation Course, LLC · November 6, 2026
    When I first learned about The Animation Course, I admit I was a little confused. How could a class be taught to such a wide age range, eleven year olds to seventeen year olds, and still be…
  • Revolution Against Evolution: Answering the tough questions concerning science and the Bible.
    Revolution Against Evolution · November 5, 2026
    Revolution Against Evolution is a creationist organization dedicated to answering the tough questions concerning science and the Bible. We have been producing a public access television show since…
  • More Than Physical Education: Why MMA Is Great for Homeschool Families
    Zane Isaacs Championship MMA · November 5, 2026
    More Than Physical Education: Why MMA Is Great for Homeschool Families Homeschooling families understand that education goes far beyond textbooks and classrooms. Building confidence, developing…
  • Why IDEAL?
    IDEAL4Gifted · November 4, 2026
    IDEAL4Gifted may be a good fit if your child... Needs more academic challenge Learns significantly ahead of grade level Is gifted or highly advanced in one or more areas Is twice-exceptional Is not…
  • Build Better Lessons with LEGO®
    Red Mountain Bricks · November 4, 2026
    Build Better Lessons with LEGO® LEGO bricks do more than entertain. They strengthen fine motor skills, problem solving, and spatial thinking. They also help students turn abstract ideas into…
  • Student Leadership Starts Long Before a Title
    The Diamond Standard Coaching · November 4, 2026
    Leadership isn't reserved for student council presidents, team captains, or the loudest voice in the room. Every student has the ability to lead through their actions, choices, and character. In…
  • How to Build a Reading Routine Your Homeschooler Looks Forward To
    Owl Post Books · November 3, 2026
    Reading can become one of the most enjoyable parts of your homeschool day. It starts with a routine that makes room for curiosity, choice, and time together. Whether your child eagerly reaches for…
  • More Than Learning: Building a Community Where Students Can Grow with Purpose
    Carrie Riley’s Learning Community · November 3, 2026
    Choosing an educational experience for your child is a personal decision. As parents, you want your children to learn, grow, build confidence, and feel supported. You want them to have opportunities…
  • School of Rock has come to Greenville SC!
    School of Rock · November 3, 2026
    School of Rock Greenville brings music to life with programs for ages 3 through Adult. With instruction in guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals , students can discover their first instrument or take…
  • Finding a Healthy Balance with Screen Time: Realistic Tips for Busy Families
    Empowering Kids Pediatric Therapy · November 2, 2026
    Does this situation sound familiar? Your child is playing in another room, you quietly step away so you can respond to a few emails, make lunch, fold a load of laundry or just take a few minutes to…
  • We Do Things Differently at Sams Tutoring Online
    Sams Tutoring Online · November 2, 2026
    Sams Tutoring Online: We're Different. We Promise! At Sams Tutoring Online, we believe exceptional education begins with something far more powerful than textbooks, worksheets, or test scores: a…
  • Childhood Doesn't Have an Off-Season
    Urban Green Harvest · November 2, 2026
    There's something magical about winter. The crunch of frozen ground beneath our boots. The sparkle of frost on bare branches. The excitement of discovering animal tracks, breaking the ice on a…
  • Teach It to Learn It: Why Your Child Should Become the Teacher
    Xogos Gaming · November 2, 2026
    Imagine your child sitting at the kitchen table, explaining to their younger sibling how the human heart pumps blood through the body. They draw a diagram, describe the chambers, and answer a few…
  • What Georgia Promise Money Pays For, and the Rules That Trip Families Up
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Georgia Promise funds cover tuition, approved curriculum, tutoring by certified teachers, licensed therapies and limited transportation. They do not cover purchases outside the marketplace, family…
  • Rollover: Why Spending Every Utah Fits All Dollar by June Is Usually a Mistake
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Unspent Utah Fits All funds roll over at two-thirds of the balance, capped at ,000. That means a leftover balance is worth real money next year — and a panic buy in June is worth about thirty cents…
  • What Arkansas EFA Money Can Buy in 2026–27, and the Ask-Before-You-Spend Rule
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    For 2026–27, ADE lists eligible Arkansas EFA expenses including tuition and fees, uniforms, testing, instructional materials, tutoring, curricula, supplemental supplies, specific technology devices,…
  • Government Money Brings Government Strings: The Case for Skipping TEFA
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Texas homeschoolers already enjoy some of the broadest freedom in the country. Under Leeper, homeschools are private schools, and TEA doesn't regulate, register or approve them. So why invite…
  • What Counts as a Home Education Instructional Program Under PEP, and Why the Answer Depends on Your Funding Organization
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    'Home education instructional program' is the PEP expense category that pays for co-op classes, enrichment programs and drop-off academies — and the one families argue about most, because Florida law…
  • The Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship for Home-Educated Ohio Children, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Ohio's Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship can pay an approved business provider for the therapy, intervention and aide services in your child's IEP while you keep homeschooling. Here's who…
  • MOScholars in Plain English: What Missouri's Scholarship Account Means for Homeschool Families
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    MOScholars is Missouri's scholarship account program, paid for by tax-credit donations and run through nonprofit EAOs. A traditional home school can't use it, but a home-based FPE school can, if the…
  • Where Kansas Stands on School Choice in October 2026, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Kansas has one private school choice program, a tax-credit scholarship for lower-income students at accredited private schools. It has no ESA and no homeschool money. In April 2026 the Legislature…
  • Where Colorado Stands on School Choice in October 2026, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Colorado has wide public school choice but no voucher, ESA or tax credit scholarship, and the state education department says no funding is available for homeschooling. Amendment 80 failed in 2024,…
  • Where Kentucky Stands on School Choice in October 2026, in Plain English
    My Learning Source · November 2, 2026
    Kentucky has no ESA, voucher or state tax-credit scholarship. The 2021 account program was struck down in 2022, voters rejected Amendment 2 in 2024, and the charter funding law fell in 2026. The one…
  • Meet Mayhem Robotics: A Place to Build Together in Bedford
    Mayhem Robotics · November 1, 2026
    When we started our first FIRST LEGO League team, younger brothers and sisters came along to meetings and wanted a turn, too. Their curiosity led us to start a team for younger builders. That’s a…
  • Just Starting to Homeschool? Keep It Simple
    GraceHaven Academy · November 1, 2026
    If you are just starting to homeschool, you have probably already felt the weight of it. There are curricula to choose, methods to compare and families who already seem to have it all figured out. It…
  • A New Chapter for Mrs. Janaun’s Film Class!
    Mrs. Janaun's Film Class · October 31, 2026
    Big things are happening at Mrs. Janaun’s Film Class! Our young filmmakers are creating, collaborating, learning new skills, and earning recognition for their work—and we have an exciting change of…
  • What We Can Learn from a Vacation in Nature
    BlackBack Handwriting · October 31, 2026
    Sometimes, the best vacation is one that takes us away from our everyday routines and allows us to reconnect with nature and reclaim ourselves. I am typically a very scheduled person, but my recent…
  • Room to Create: Art for Homeschool Families and Co-ops
    The Art Experience · October 30, 2026
    Some children approach a blank page with a plan. Others need time to explore the materials, watch someone else, or try a few things before they begin. At The Art Experience in Pontiac, there’s room…
  • A Week with the Robins: Inside Our Youngest Class at Roseville Community School
    Roseville Community School · October 30, 2026
    Parents touring Roseville Community School often ask, “But what do the kids actually do all day?” The best answer is to show you. So here’s a look at a recent week with the Robins, our youngest…
  • Homeschool with AMOA
    Anderson Museum of Art · October 30, 2026
    Anderson Museum of Art is a 501 (c) 3 and is ready to serve you and your family with your arts education needs. Our small, but responsive, staff has a longstanding dedication to the arts and…
  • Speed & Agilty for all Athletes
    Geaux Play Sports Training & Fitness · October 30, 2026
    Faster. Stronger. More Explosive. Why Speed & Agility Training Matters for Every Athlete! Want to take your athletic performance to the next level? It starts with what you do off the field! Whethe…
  • WEEK 4 Provide Regular & Constructive Feedback
    Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 30, 2026
    A NOTE FROM US A red pen can feel intimidating, but clear, purposeful feedback is one of the kindest gifts an educator can offer. When learners only receive vague praise like "good job" or isolated…
  • Beyond the Books: Why Dance Is the Perfect Addition to Your Homeschool Curriculum
    Dance Arts Academy · October 30, 2026
    One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the freedom to create an educational experience that fits your child's unique needs, interests, and learning style. From hands-on science experiments…
  • Indiana School Choice in Plain English: Which Programs a Homeschool Family Can Actually Use
    My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
    Indiana has a universal voucher, tax-credit scholarships, a special-needs ESA, a career account for teens and a
    ,000 tax deduction. Most of that money is built for private schools. Here's each…
  • New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts in Plain English: What an EFA Is and How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
    An Education Freedom Account moves a child's state adequacy grant into an account a parent spends on tutoring, curriculum, classes and therapies. Here's who runs it, who can get one now that the…
  • Alabama's CHOOSE Act in Plain English: What the ESA Is, Who Runs It and What It Pays Homeschoolers
    My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
    The CHOOSE Act is Alabama's education savings account. For 2026–27 it pays ,000 per home-educated student, capped at $4,000 per family, through a ClassWallet account you spend with approved…
  • Why Michigan Has No ESA, Voucher or Tax-Credit Scholarship: The Constitution and the 2021 Vetoes
    My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
    Families moving to Michigan from states with education savings accounts often ask where Michigan's version is. There isn't one. Here is the plain-English reason: the 1970 amendment to Article VIII,…
  • Why Mississippi Has No ESA for Homeschoolers: The Three Special-Needs Programs in Plain English
    My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
    Mississippi does have an Education Scholarship Account, plus a Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship and the Nate Rogers Speech-Language Therapy Scholarship. All three are for students with disabilities, and…
  • WEEK 3 Teach Effective Study & Organizational Skills
    Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 30, 2026
    A NOTE FROM US Frequently, what appears to be "math difficulty" is really executive function overload. When backpacks are chaotic, worksheets go missing, and study sessions happen in last-minute…
  • Enrolling students now for November!
    Magnolia Driving Academy · October 29, 2026
    This is the complete course for a new driver, built to exactly the hours Mississippi requires. The 30-hour course is online, so the student works through the rules of the road, defensive driving,…
  • Homeschool Music Classes in Oakland County!
    Red Piano Music Studio · October 29, 2026
    Looking to add something creative to your homeschool routine? Music is a great way to bring hands-on learning, creativity, and a little extra fun into your week! At Red Piano Music Studio , our…
  • A New Learning Hub Is Coming to Southern Utah: Inside Custom Class’s Plans for a New Community Education Building
    Desert Blossom Homeschool Resource Center · October 29, 2026
    ST. GEORGE, Utah — What could a 70,000-square-foot educational facility mean for homeschool families in Southern Utah? Desert Blossom Homeschool Resource Center recently met with Cory Henwood, CEO of…
  • Brick Math FREE Lesson on Basic Fractions
    Brick Math · October 29, 2026
    Brick Math is a fun and very effective way for K-8th grade students to learn math, using lego-type bricks to model the math. Students develop true understanding of math, not rote memorization. The…
  • Talking to Your Son About His Body
    Harvest USA · October 29, 2026
    Written by Stephen Moss Dad, your teenage son’s body is telling a story. It’s not the kind of story that plays out on a stage or soccer field. I don’t mean his actions, words, or thoughts. I’m…
  • Can Idaho Homeschoolers Use the Parental Choice Tax Credit? Yes, With Three Big Limits
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    Idaho's Parental Choice Tax Credit is open to homeschool families, which is not true of every state's school choice program. But you can't pay yourself for teaching, your instruction has to cover…
  • Allotment or Independence? What Alaska Families Trade When They Join a Correspondence Program
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    In Alaska, only students enrolled in a public correspondence program get an allotment. Independent homeschoolers keep full control and file nothing, but get no state money. Here is exactly what each…
  • Filing California's Private School Affidavit, Step by Step: Dates, Questions and What It Doesn't Do
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    The Private School Affidavit is how a California parent registers a home-based private school. The legal filing period is October 1 to 15, but CDE's online system is open August 1 through June 30 for…
  • Homeschool Option or ESTF? Two Legal Ways to Teach at Home in South Carolina, and Why Not Both
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    South Carolina families homeschooling under Option 1, 2 or 3 can't use the Education Scholarship Trust Fund. But a family can leave its option and teach at home under the ESTF agreement, which itself…
  • North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Award Tiers for 2026-27: How Household Income Sets the Amount
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    For 2026-27, North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship pays up to $7,942, $7,148, $4,766 or $3,574 per student depending on 2025 household income and household size. Here is how the four tiers are…
  • Tennessee's ESA Pilot for Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga Families: 2026-27 Amounts and Rules
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    Tennessee's Education Savings Account pilot serves lower-income students zoned to Memphis-Shelby County, Metro Nashville or Hamilton County schools, or a former Achievement School District school.…
  • How Much Is the Hope Scholarship in 2026-27, and Why Do Later Applicants Get Less?
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    The full 2026-27 Hope Scholarship award is $5,435.62, paid in four quarterly deposits. Families who apply after June 15 receive 75, 50 or 25 percent of that amount for their first year. Here is how…
  • Who Qualifies for Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship in 2026-27: Age, Residency and Income Rules
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    For kindergarten through grade 12, Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship has no income limit: a resident child who has not graduated and is not enrolled in public school can qualify. Pre-K is…
  • LA GATOR and Louisiana Homeschooling: Why Home Study Students Can't Join and What Home-Based Education Means
    My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
    Louisiana's LA GATOR law bars students in BESE-approved home study or a nonpublic school not seeking state approval from participating at the same time. Families who want the money can choose the…
  • Get Them Off the Screen: Why Real-World Experiences Still Matter
    Xogos Gaming · October 29, 2026
    The Computer I Worked Hard to Buy When I was 15 years old, I bought my family our first desktop computer. That purchase represented a lot of newspapers delivered in the dark of morning and again in…
  • Individualized online assessments and interactive lessons in reading and math
    Let's Go Learn · October 28, 2026
    At Let’s Go Learn, we’ve been proudly supporting homeschool families and independent learners since 2001. Long before educational savings accounts (ESAs) and school voucher programs became…
  • Welcome to Legacy Cheer Athletics!
    Legacy Cheer Athletics · October 28, 2026
    Welcome to Legacy Athletics: Where Homeschoolers Can Learn, Grow & Shine! Looking for a fun, active, and engaging way to incorporate physical education into your homeschool routine? Legacy Athleti…
  • Fulfilling Your Florida PEP Annual Assessment Requirement Without the Stress: Why Performance Series Works for Homeschool Families
    Thrive Academics · October 28, 2026
    For Florida families participating in the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through Step Up for Students, choice is everything. You have the freedom to design custom curriculum paths, leverage…
  • Homeschool Days at ITAVA Imagination Station: Learning Through Play
    ITAVA Imagination Station · October 28, 2026
    Looking for a fun, hands-on learning experience for your homeschool family? At ITAVA Imagination Station in Garden City, Michigan , learning goes beyond the classroom! Our indoor and outdoor play…
  • Put Away the Worksheet: 25 Hands-On History Activities You Can Do at Home - Part 2
    Historical Conquest LLC · October 28, 2026
    History Was Never Meant to Be Boring I have a confession that surprises people when they learn what I do for a living: I graduated from high school hating history. Yes, the person who eventually…
  • Painting Pottery & Clay Handbuilding
    Harley's Pottery Painting Studio · October 27, 2026
    🎨 Looking for hands-on, creative art classes covered by your EFA funds? At Harley’s Pottery Painting Studio in Fort Smith, we offer fantastic artistic experiences for kids! Whether they want to dive…
  • “Why is this still so hard?” What Ongoing Struggles Mean for Your Homeschool Journey
    LearningRx · October 27, 2026
    If you’re homeschooling, you already know that some skills come easily… and others feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill. Homeschool struggles often zero in on fundamental things: Spelling.…
  • Do we teach handwriting anymore?
    Handwriting Success with Getty-Dubay™ Italic · October 27, 2026
    New Online Resource Reveals Where Handwriting Instruction Is Required Contrary to the common perception that handwriting has vanished from American classrooms, most U.S. states require handwriting…
  • Math Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: Why Mathnasium Should Be Your First Stop, Not Your Last Hope
    Mathnasium of Greenville Five Forks · October 26, 2026
    For many families, math can become a source of stress, frustration, and worry. Maybe homework ends in tears. Maybe test scores aren’t improving despite hours of studying. Or maybe your child has…
  • Fun Hands On Tiling Math
    Marcy Cook Math · October 26, 2026
    Marcy Cook math materials have been used by thousands of students in the USA and many foreign countries. Marcy taught elementary and middle school for a number of years and developed hands on…
  • What Happens in Your First Therapy Session? (And Why It Isn't as Scary as You Think)
    Dwell Christian Therapy · October 26, 2026
    Starting therapy can feel like standing at the edge of something completely unfamiliar. If you’ve never been to therapy, and no one in your family has either (maybe they’re even judging you for…
  • 🎸 Music Practice Success--Every Time!! 🎶
    Notelife · October 26, 2026
    WHAT IS THE 3-MINUTE RULE? Simple: On your busiest days—I’m talking about those days stuffed with events, homework, deadlines or whatever else—even on these days, practice for at least 3 minutes. The…
  • Elevating Your Online Education at Centric Learning Academy
    Centric Learning · October 26, 2026
    Centric Learning empowers students to learn at the speed of life Navigating the dynamic landscape of online educatio n demands careful consideration in selecting the platform that aligns with your…
  • Renewals and the Portfolio: What to Keep All Year So May 31 Isn't a Scramble
    My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
    Portfolio and assessment documentation for Utah Fits All renewal is due May 31. Families who start in May are recreating a year they already lived. Here is a keep-as-you-go system that costs ten…
  • ClassWallet Survival Guide for Arkansas EFA Families: Pay, Buy, Get Reimbursed
    My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
    Arkansas EFA money lives in ClassWallet. You can link to a microschool or private school that invoices you, pay vendors directly, or request reimbursement. Reimbursements need proof showing the date,…
  • How to Vet a Vendor and Buy Smart on the TEFA Marketplace
    My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
    The TEFA Marketplace opened July 1, 2026, and Texas families can now spend their accounts directly with participating schools, providers and vendors. Being on the Marketplace doesn't make a vendor…
  • Homeschoolers Can Now Try Out Anywhere in the County: Florida's New Extracurricular Law
    My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
    As of July 1, 2026, a Florida home education or PEP student may participate in extracurricular activities at any public school in their district, not only the zoned school — a rewrite of the Craig…
  • Tutoring vs. Homework Help:
    MrTeach Homework Help & Tutoring · October 26, 2026
    Tutoring vs. Homework Help Which Does My Child Need? If homework has become a nightly struggle in your home, you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child needs tutoring or simply…
  • Once upon a time, there was a little kid who loved to watch cartoons….
    The Animation Course, LLC · October 25, 2026
    Once upon a time, there was a little kid who loved to watch cartoons…. This story might sound familiar to you, or even like you are living it right now. But this story started about 35 years ago. I…
  • Check out what's happening at the Ranch!
    Healing Pastures Inc · October 25, 2026
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  • Homeschool Physical Education
    MetFix Boise · October 24, 2026
    Your Homeschool Student is receiving Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and Math education; why not apply it all in the gym environment? Because the basis of our…
  • How to Make a California Mission or School Project With Limited Time and Money
    Paper Models Online · October 24, 2026
    How to Make a California Mission or School Project With Limited Time and Money The assignment comes home, the deadline is approaching, and your child needs a California Mission model. You want…
  • Hands-On STEAM Enrichment for Arkansas Homeschool Families: Learning Through Play with Preschool STEAM
    Preschool STEAM · October 24, 2026
    Homeschooling gives you the freedom to create learning experiences that fit your child. But choosing the right enrichment resources can feel overwhelming. You want your child to explore science,…
  • The Best Thing I Did as an Educator Was Get Out of the Way
    Coherence Education · October 24, 2026
    The Best Thing I Did as an Educator Was Get Out of the Way This past year I watched kids write musicals, launch businesses, and heal in weeks, not years. The only thing I changed was getting out of…
  • How does a PE instructor teach art lessons for kids?
    Studio Sprout LLC · October 24, 2026
    When Emily Wittman was reassigned to teach art after seven years of teaching PE, she quickly found herself drowning in a sea of new standards and foreign materials. After using Studio Sprout for more…
  • Put Away the Worksheet: 25 Hands-On History Activities You Can Do at Home – Part #1
    Historical Conquest LLC · October 23, 2026
    History Was Never Meant to Be Boring I have a confession that surprises people when they learn what I do for a living: I graduated from high school hating history. Yes, the person who eventually…
  • More Than Just Riding: How Horsemanship Builds Leaders for Life
    Evon Kurtz (Riding Lessons) · October 23, 2026
    As parents, we are always looking for activities that don’t just keep our children busy, but actually help them grow into confident, capable adults. While learning to ride a horse is an incredible…
  • One Plant a Week: A Simple Science Rhythm for Your K-5 Homeschool
    Eden's Table · October 23, 2026
    You do not need a lab, a microscope or a stack of textbooks to teach real science in the early grades. You need one plant, a few minutes each day and a reason to look closely. That is the idea behind…
  • A "Hands-On" Course - Online?
    The Bowman Prints · October 23, 2026
    Equine Sciences and Stewardship of the Horse was written and illustrated by me, Bev Hill, a homeschool Mom for 18 years, now a Grandmother! I had an unsatiable hunger for knowledge of the horse when…
  • "Mom! I'm BORED"
    Ascend Music Studios · October 22, 2026
    “MOM, I’m bored!” This is no doubt a phrase parents hear over and over again. There are a billion and one things you have to do, and you could think of at least one hundred thousand things they could…
  • Dad, I Need to Pick a Major!
    New Aberdeen College · October 22, 2026
    Dad, I can’t wait to go to college! But I need to decide on a major for this application. There are forty-two possible options at this school, and 138 at the other one. How do I pick just one? Have…
  • You Don't Need to Be Good With Money to Teach Your Kids About It
    The Awesome Stuff · October 22, 2026
    We all want more. We just never ask why. Everything we teach kids about money is about how much. How much to save. How much to spend. How much to give. But somehow, it never feels like enough.…
  • Why Homeschool Families Choose Martial Arts
    New Creation Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu · October 22, 2026
    **Why Homeschool Families Choose Martial Arts** If you're homeschooling, you already know the hardest part isn't the academics. It's finding the right physical outlet — something structured, social,…
  • Comic Crate® sparks a love of reading through comic books!
    Comic Crate: Comic Book Subscription Box · October 22, 2026
    Comics make reading easier and more fun. Pictures guide the story, build confidence, and keep kids engaged! Comic Crate is the only comic subscription box that allows you to choose the rating of the…
  • What is Doughie?
    Doughie · October 21, 2026
    Learning Through Play: How Doughie Brings Hands-On Learning to Homeschool For many children, learning becomes more engaging when they can touch, create, build, and explore. Hands-on activities give…
  • How Online Drum Lessons Help Kids Build Skills and Confidence
    Egan Music Academy · October 21, 2026
    By Rob Egan | Egan Music Academy Does your child love music? Have they ever wanted to learn how to play the drums? Learning drums is about more than playing music. It helps kids build confidence,…
  • Baking as a Homeschool Lesson: What Kids Can Learn at Every Age
    The Crumble Crate LLC · October 20, 2026
    Ask a seven-year-old to double a cookie recipe and you have a fractions lesson they will actually sit through. There's a bowl in front of them, a measuring cup in their hand, and a real reason to get…
  • Idaho's Parental Choice Tax Credit in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
    Idaho doesn't hand out vouchers or education savings accounts. It pays parents back through a refundable state income tax credit: up to $5,000 per child for the 2026 tax year, or $7,500 for a child…
  • Alaska Correspondence Allotments in Plain English: What They Are, Who Gets Them and How They Work
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • California's Four Legal Ways to Homeschool, Compared: Affidavit, PSP, Credentialed Tutor or Charter
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays, How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Why Tennessee Independent and Umbrella Homeschoolers Can't Use the EFS or the ESA Pilot
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Hope Scholarship Goes Universal in 2026-27: How the Five Percent Rule Opened It to Homeschoolers
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Money: $7,000 a Year, Paid Quarterly, and What That Means for Your Budget
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
    Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship lists $7,000 per student for 2026-27, deposited in four quarterly installments. Here is when the money lands, why you never touch it as cash, what happened to…
  • Why Most Georgia Homeschoolers Can't Get the Promise Scholarship, and Who Can
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Who Qualifies for LA GATOR in 2026-27: Eligibility, Funding Priority and How the Waitlist Works
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • EFA Testing for Arkansas Homeschoolers: Who Tests, Which Tests, and When
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
    Homeschooled Arkansas EFA students in grades K–10 had to take an approved reading and math test between March 1 and June 30, 2026 to keep eligibility for 2026–27. Here is what counts, how to pay for…
  • Marketplace or Reimbursement? How to Spend Utah Fits All Money Without Losing It
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Using TEFA for a Child With an IEP or Therapy Needs: A Texas Playbook
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
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  • Three New Rules for 2026–27: Quarterly Attestation, the Renewal Definition, and the Reimbursement Deadline
    My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
    Step Up quietly changed how a scholarship year works. Every scholarship family now confirms each quarter that their child is not in public school, a renewal student is defined by Quarter 4 funding,…
  • When Your Dyslexic Daughter Starts Teaching Her Sister to Read
    BuddyBooks by ObjectiveEd · October 18, 2026
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  • Homeschooling in the Fall: A Need-to-Know Guide of Essentials
    My Homeschool Expert™ · October 18, 2026
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  • Academic & Enrichment Classes, ages Pre-K to HS - Still Enrolling (26-27 School Year)
    The Rock Enrichment Academy · October 17, 2026
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    Redwood Literacy · October 17, 2026
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  • A New Way to See: Photography for Your Homeschool Day
    100cameras · October 16, 2026
    A favorite corner of the backyard. Light falling across the kitchen table. An object that holds a special memory. For a young person with a camera, everyday moments can become opportunities to…
  • Your Child Isn’t Falling Behind as a Person: They May Just Need a Different Way to Learn
    JValenciaACTS · October 15, 2026
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  • Week 2 - Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
    Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 15, 2026
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  • A Guide on the Math Journey
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  • GIVE RUGBY A TRY!
    Barbarians Rugby Club · October 14, 2026
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  • Is online education really worth it?
    BE Education · October 13, 2026
    Absolutely! Not only is it worth it, it is also an even better value for your money than in person classes for many reasons. Here are our top 10 reasons why online education is the best! Best…
  • Clueless Homeschoolers
    GraceHaven Academy · October 13, 2026
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  • Why Games Teach Failure Better Than Almost Anything Else
    Xogos Gaming · October 12, 2026
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  • Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • West Virginia's Hope Scholarship in Plain English: What It Is, Who Runs It and What It Pays
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Explained: The Law, Who Runs It and Where It Stands
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • The LA GATOR Scholarship in Plain English: Louisiana's Education Account, Who Runs It and What It Pays
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • The Calendar That Decides Your Year: Utah Fits All Deadlines You Cannot Miss
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • Arkansas EFA: You Must Apply or Renew Every Year. Don't Miss the Window
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • The Georgia Promise Scholarship in Plain English: $6,500, Who Gets It, How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
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  • TEFA Lottery and Priority Tiers: How to Get in Line for 2027–28
    My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
    2026–27 TEFA applications are closed, but the 2027–28 interest list is open. If applications outnumber funding, a lottery decides who gets in, and priority tiers decide who goes first. Here's how the…
  • Occupational Therapy Doesn’t Stop When the Session Ends: Why Daily Practice Matters
    BlackBack Handwriting · October 12, 2026
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  • What Does Virtual Dyslexia/Literacy Intervention Look Like?
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  • WEEK 1 - Establish a Growth Mindset
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  • Turn Your Kitchen Into a Science Laboratory
    Xogos Gaming · October 8, 2026
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  • Hiring a Tutor or Therapist With Scholarship Funds: Who Qualifies as a Provider in Florida
    My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
    The scholarship will pay for a tutor or a therapist — but not just any tutor or therapist. The credential rules differ by program, the provider must be set up the right way, and a session paid to the…
  • What Utah Fits All Money Can and Can't Buy: The Caps That Trip Families Up
    My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
    Extracurriculars and PE are each capped at 20% of your award. Devices max out at
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  • What TEFA Money Can and Can't Buy: Tech Caps, Family Rules and Rollover
    My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
    Texas Education Freedom Accounts come with an approved-expense list and a few hard limits every homeschool family needs to know: a 10% cap on computer hardware and software, no paying family members,…
  • Arkansas Homeschool Notice of Intent: June 1, August 15, and Where EFA Fits
    My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
    Every Arkansas homeschool family files a Notice of Intent every academic year. Filing opens June 1, the deadline is August 15, and after that a child leaving public school faces a five-school-day…
  • Teach It to Learn It: Why Your Child Should Become the Teacher
    Historical Conquest LLC · October 6, 2026
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  • Math Without Tears: What to Do When Your Child Says, “I’m Bad at Math”
    Totally Medieval · October 5, 2026
    “I’m bad at math.” It is a phrase many of us homeschooling parents and educators have heard, but we should be careful about accepting it as fact. A child who struggles with math learning, homework or…
  • Why Kids Need Free Time
    BlackBack Handwriting · October 3, 2026
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  • Squeezing Real Value Out of ,000: A TEFA Game Plan for Texas Homeschoolers
    My Learning Source · October 2, 2026
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  • Utah Fits All in Plain English: What It Pays, Who Qualifies, How It Works
    My Learning Source · October 2, 2026
    Utah Fits All pays $4,000, $6,000 or $8,000 depending on your child's age and school setting for 2026-27. Here is who qualifies, how the money actually reaches a vendor, and the rules that decide…
  • The Arkansas EFA in Plain English: Who Runs It, What It Pays, How Money Moves
    My Learning Source · October 2, 2026
    Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts pay $7,208 per student for 2026–27 ($8,011 for Succeed Scholarship students), net of transaction fees. Here is who runs the program, when the quarterly payments…
  • Why Your Child Needs a Social Club: Building Friendship, Confidence, and Real-World Skills
    Historical Conquest LLC · October 2, 2026
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  • 10 Ways to Turn Your Florida Scholarship Funds Into Hands-On Learning
    Historical Conquest LLC · September 23, 2026
    Florida's education scholarship programs give families something extremely valuable: the ability to choose educational resources that fit their children. For families participating in programs such…
  • PEP Is Full: The 140,000-Student Cap, the At-Capacity List, and the AAA Transfer, Explained
    My Learning Source · September 23, 2026
    For the first time, Florida's homeschool scholarship ran out of room. PEP hit its statutory cap of 140,000 students for 2026–27, Step Up stopped awarding new students, and thousands of pending…
  • The Forgetting Curve: Why Students Forget—and What Parents Can Do About It
    Xogos Gaming · September 21, 2026
    Why Students Forget What They Just Learned Nearly every homeschool parent and educator has experienced it. Maybe you have as well. Your student studies a subject, seems to understand it, answers the…
  • Balancing Tech Time and Using the Hands
    BlackBack Handwriting · September 20, 2026
    Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L https://www.blackbackhandwriting.com/ Technology has become part of everyday life. Tablets and iPads can be wonderful learning tools, offering educational games, books, and…
  • Starting Early in Florida: Compulsory Age, Kindergarten, and What Scholarships Cover Before Grade 1
    My Learning Source · September 19, 2026
    Florida does not require school until age six and does not require kindergarten at all — which surprises parents of four- and five-year-olds who assume they must file something. When the notice of…
  • Homeschooling Siblings on Florida Scholarships: One Account, Separate Balances, and Shared Curriculum
    My Learning Source · September 18, 2026
    Three kids, three awards, one parent portal — and a shared bookshelf. How multi-child families keep each student's funds straight, which purchases can be shared and which can't, why the same receipt…
  • The Family Math Night: Turning Education Into Family Time
    Totally Medieval · September 17, 2026
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  • Switching Florida Scholarships: PEP, FES-UA, Private School to Home, and What Happens to the Money
    My Learning Source · September 16, 2026
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  • Not in MyScholarShop? How Florida Families Can Buy Educational Products and Request Reimbursement
    Historical Conquest LLC · September 15, 2026
    For Florida families using education scholarship funds, MyScholarShop can make purchasing educational materials remarkably convenient. Parents can shop for eligible instructional materials and…
  • Hurricane-Proofing Your Homeschool: Backups, Portfolios, and a Flexible Fall
    My Learning Source · September 15, 2026
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  • Stop Fighting the Screen, BUT Turn Your Student’s Technology Time Into Learning Time
    Xogos Gaming · September 14, 2026
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  • Florida Virtual School and Homeschoolers: Free for Home Education, Private-Pay Under PEP
    My Learning Source · September 14, 2026
    FLVS Flex gives Florida home education students free, teacher-led online courses in every subject — a benefit families in other states would pay thousands for. How to enroll, what the courses are…
  • I KNEW IT!!! Handwriting Is Doing More Than We Think
    BlackBack Handwriting · September 12, 2026
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  • Standardized Testing for Florida Homeschoolers: Which Tests Count, Where to Take Them, and Who Pays
    My Learning Source · September 11, 2026
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  • Dual Enrollment for Florida Homeschoolers: Free College Credit Before Graduation
    My Learning Source · September 10, 2026
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  • Homeschooling High School in Florida: Credits, Transcripts, the Diploma, and Bright Futures
    My Learning Source · September 9, 2026
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  • Notice to Educators = The Science of Fun: Why Students Remember More When They Enjoy Learning
    Xogos Gaming · September 8, 2026
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  • Umbrella Schools in Florida: How They Work, What to Ask, and How They Fit With Scholarships
    My Learning Source · September 8, 2026
    Thousands of Florida families homeschool without ever sending a notice to their school district — they enroll in an umbrella school instead. What an umbrella school actually is, what it does and…
  • Turn Car Time Into Handwriting Time: Making Everyday Moments Count
    BlackBack Handwriting · September 5, 2026
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  • Beyond Curriculum: Using Scholarship Funds for PE, Field Trips, and Life Skills
    My Learning Source · August 31, 2026
    Textbooks are the obvious purchase — but Florida's scholarship rules, especially FES-UA's, reach much further: sports instruction, museum and zoo trips, educational games, even home internet. What…
  • Some Tiny Tweaks to Help Children Develop Soft Skills
    BlackBack Handwriting · August 31, 2026
    Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L www.blackbackhandwriting.com Times may have changed, but some skills are always needed. Children will hopefully grow in to adults who are productive. These children will be…
  • Meet Them Where They Are: How to Discover What Actually Motivates Your Student
    Xogos Gaming · August 30, 2026
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  • Stop Memorizing Dates: How to Teach History So Your Child Actually Remembers It
    Historical Conquest LLC · August 29, 2026
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  • "I'm Just Not Good at Math": Helping Your Child Change the Story They Tell Themselves
    Totally Medieval · August 29, 2026
    There are few statements about education that parents should take more seriously than hearing a child say: "I'm just not good at math." At first, it may sound like ordinary frustration. But when…
  • Xogos Gaming Celebrates First Successful Scholarship Release: Students Turn Gaming and Service Into Real Money for Their Futures
    Xogos Gaming · August 28, 2026
    Xogos Gaming is excited to announce a major milestone: our first scholarship fund release has officially been completed! Yesterday, students participating in Xogos Gaming were able to convert the…
  • Quarterly Funding and Rollover: How to Plan a Year of Scholarship Spending
    My Learning Source · August 27, 2026
    Scholarship money doesn't arrive as one September lump sum — it lands in four deposits across the year, and families who plan around that rhythm avoid the classic August cash crunch. How the quarters…
  • The Florida Scholarship Calendar: Every Deadline Homeschool Families Should Track
    My Learning Source · August 26, 2026
    Florida's scholarship system rewards families who move early and quietly penalizes those who don't — a renewal filed one day late is reprocessed as a brand-new application at the back of the line.…
  • FES-UA: Florida's Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities
    My Learning Source · August 25, 2026
    Florida's largest scholarship awards go to students with qualifying diagnoses — and no private school enrollment is required, so it works for families educating at home. Who qualifies, how matrix…
  • How to Get Reimbursed by Step Up For Students Without a Denial
    My Learning Source · August 24, 2026
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  • The 4 P’s of Handwriting: 4 Essential Handwriting Skills Every Child Needs
    BlackBack Handwriting · August 22, 2026
    Helene Lieberman MS,OTR/L https://www.blackbackhandwriting.com/ When teachers ask me to take a look at a child’s handwriting, I don’t start by looking at the letters on the page. I start by looking…
  • Why Students Should Study Personal Finance More Than Once Before Adulthood
    Xogos Gaming · August 20, 2026
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  • The Three Ways to Spend Florida Scholarship Funds — and When to Use Each
    My Learning Source · August 20, 2026
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  • How to Set Up Your Step Up For Students EMA Account (Document Checklist Included)
    My Learning Source · August 19, 2026
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  • New to Homeschooling in Florida? Your First 30 Days, Step by Step
    My Learning Source · August 18, 2026
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  • The Power of the Pause: Why Students, and Teachers, Need More Breaks
    BlackBack Handwriting · August 17, 2026
    Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L www.blackbackhandwriting.com Did you know that schools in Finland have students go outside for 15 minutes after every 45-minute period of instruction. This happens every…
  • Stop the Worksheets: How to Make Math Something Your Child Actually Wants to Practice
    Totally Medieval · August 15, 2026
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  • Florida Home Education Law Basics: Notice, Portfolio, and Your Annual Evaluation
    My Learning Source · August 14, 2026
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  • The Florida PEP Scholarship, Explained for Homeschool Families
    My Learning Source · August 12, 2026
    PEP is Florida's education savings account built for families who educate at home — and it's also the program families misunderstand most. What it pays for, who qualifies, the one rule that surprises…
  • A Better Way to Pay for College: Helping Students Find Scholarships Before the Debt Begins
    Xogos Gaming · August 11, 2026
    The Cost of Education Can Follow a Family for Years For generations, post-secondary education has been presented as one of the clearest paths toward opportunity. But there is a problem that families…
  • The Pencil Grasp Myth
    BlackBack Handwriting · August 8, 2026
    Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L www.blackbackhandwriting.com When I go into a classroom, teachers always want me to look at pencil grasps of several children because the child holds the pencil “odd”. I am…
  • Why Students Remember History Better Through Games Than Textbooks (The Brain Science)
    Historical Conquest LLC · August 6, 2026
    Walk into almost any classroom and ask adults what they remember from their history classes. Many will recall a few famous names like George Washington, Julius Caesar, or Abraham Lincoln, but…
  • The Adventure Your Children Will Remember: Why Hands-On Learning Creates Lifelong Memories
    My Learning Source · August 6, 2026
    Many parents worry about giving their children the best education possible. They research curriculum, compare teaching methods, search for the right books, and spend countless hours planning lessons.…
  • Using Games to Teach Math: Turning Play into Powerful Learning
    Totally Medieval · August 4, 2026
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  • The Value of Educational Consulting: Helping Every Student Reach Their Full Potential
    My Learning Source · August 4, 2026
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  • Using Games to Teach Science: Turning Curiosity into Lifelong Learning
    Xogos Gaming · August 3, 2026
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  • Why the Microschool Model Is Growing in Homeschooling Today
    My Learning Source · August 3, 2026
    Over the past decade, homeschooling has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once viewed primarily as parents teaching their children around the kitchen table has expanded into a wide…
  • Meet Students Where They Are: The Secret to Making History Come Alive
    Xogos Gaming · July 30, 2026
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    My Learning Source · July 30, 2026
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  • The Greatest Opportunity for Social Mobility in a Generation
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    My Learning Source · July 29, 2026
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    Innovate the Future · July 28, 2026
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  • "Don't Make Me Repeat Myself" - (Signed) History
    Historical Conquest LLC · July 28, 2026
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  • The Battle for a Child's Mind
    Xogos Gaming · July 27, 2026
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  • The Return of the Classics: Why Yesterday's Stories May Be the Answer to Today's Learning Crisis
    My Learning Source · July 27, 2026
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    BlackBack Handwriting · July 26, 2026
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  • The Trades Are Back: Why America Is Rediscovering the Value of Skilled Work
    Trade Schooler · July 23, 2026
    For Too Long, We Told Students There Was Only One Path For decades, America sent a message to nearly every high school student: if you wanted to be successful, you had one choice—go to a four-year…
  • Staying Connected: Why Parents Must Remain Actively Involved in Their Children's Lives—Especially Online
    Xogos Gaming · July 22, 2026
    Parents Matter More Than They Often Realize One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is not money, technology, or even the best education. It is their presence. When children are young,…
  • College, Trade School, or Straight into a Career? Helping Your Student Find the Right Path
    Innovate the Future · July 22, 2026
    There Is No Single Road to Success For generations, many families have been told that there is only one path to success: graduate from high school, attend college, earn a degree, and build a career.…
  • Learning History Beyond the Textbook: Helping Students Connect, Remember, and Grow
    Historical Conquest LLC · July 21, 2026
    History Was Never Meant to Be Boring Ask many adults what they remember about history class, and you'll often hear the same answer: dates, vocabulary words, and long lectures. Unfortunately, many…
  • Keeping Students Safe Online: Teaching Healthy Technology Habits in a Digital World
    Xogos Gaming · July 21, 2026
    The Internet Is an Incredible Tool—But It Requires Wisdom The internet has become one of the greatest educational resources ever created. Students can explore museums on the other side of the world,…
  • Preparing Students for a Digital Future Without Letting Screens Control Their Lives
    Xogos Gaming · July 17, 2026
    Technology Is No Longer Optional Whether we like it or not, today's students are growing up in a world where digital devices are woven into nearly every part of daily life. Smartphones, tablets,…
  • Why History Matters: Helping Students Learn, Remember, and Love the Past
    Historical Conquest LLC · July 17, 2026
    History Is More Than Memorizing Dates For many students, history has earned an unfair reputation as a subject filled with endless names, dates, and facts that must simply be memorized for a test.…
  • Using Movement to Improve Literacy: Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L, creator of BlackBack Handwriting, www.blackbackhandwriting.com
    BlackBack Handwriting · July 15, 2026
    Close your eyes and imagine a primary classroom. Look around. What are the students doing? What is the teacher doing? Often, the image that comes to mind is one of students seated still and silent at…
  • Why Every Student Should Explore the Trades Before Paying for Trade School
    Trade Schooler · July 14, 2026
    For generations, students have been told that success requires attending a four-year university. While college remains the right path for many careers, today's workforce looks very different than it…
  • A Merit-Based Scholarship Students Earn Throughout Their Educational Journey
    Innovate the Future · July 14, 2026
    For generations, scholarships have often been awarded at the end of a student's high school career. Students spend countless hours writing essays, filling out applications, and hoping to be selected…
  • My Story: Why I Fell in Love with History After I Almost Gave Up on It
    Historical Conquest LLC · July 11, 2026
    When I was growing up, history was one of the hardest subjects for me to enjoy. It wasn't because I disliked history itself. In fact, I eventually discovered that I absolutely loved it. The problem…
  • From Addiction to Purpose: How Video Games Changed My Life – By Zack Edwards
    Xogos Gaming · July 10, 2026
    There was a time in my life when video games had far more control over me than I wanted to admit. Like many young people, I loved gaming. The challenge, the excitement, the progression, and the sense…
  • When Did Learning Become a Chore?
    Rayvencrest · July 3, 2026
    Young children are naturally curious. They ask questions constantly. They experiment. They explore. They try things to see what happens. Curiosity is a normal part of child development. As children…
  • 13. Heroes and Villains of the Roaring 20's: The Stock Market Boom
    Historical Conquest LLC · June 11, 2026
    My Name is Charles E. Mitchell: Banker and Champion of the Stock Market Boom I became one of the most powerful bankers in the United States during the Roaring Twenties. I was born in 1877 in Illinois…
  • The Importance of Handwriting in a Digital World
    BlackBack Handwriting · June 11, 2026
    Our world is going digital, so it is really necessary to learn to write. Absolutely!!! Handwriting is still important because it helps the brain learn and remember information more effectively. When…
  • Teaching History Through Play: The Historical Conquest Approach
    My Learning Source · May 4, 2026
    How an award-winning card game is helping homeschool families make history come alive for their students — across all ages and learning styles.
  • Why Learning History Through Physical Activities and Games Is Essential for Many Students
    Historical Conquest LLC · April 27, 2026
    History is not meant to be memorized—it is meant to be experienced, understood, and applied . Yet for decades, history education has leaned heavily on passive learning: reading textbo
  • The Hidden Power of Math: How It Builds Your Child’s Brain
    Totally Medieval · April 27, 2026
    Then most people think about math, they picture numbers, equations, and maybe a worksheet at the kitchen table. But what if math is far more powerful than that? What
  • The Hidden Power of History: Why It Improves Performance in Every Subject
    Historical Conquest LLC · April 27, 2026
    When most people think of history, they picture a long list of dates, names, and events to memorize. It’s often treated as a background subject—important, but not es
  • From Isolation to Interaction: How Screens and Gaming Platforms Like Xogos Can Strengthen Family Relationships
    Xogos Gaming · April 26, 2026
    For many families, screens have become a source of tension. Parents worry about distraction, lost time, and the quiet separation that can happen when everyone is abs
  • Turning Screens Into Springboards: How Gaming Platforms Like Xogos Can Get Kids Off the Screen and Into Real Life
    Xogos Gaming · April 26, 2026
    For years, parents and educators have wrestled with a frustrating paradox: screens are everywhere, yet the very tools that capture children’s attention often pull th
  • How to Use Your Step Up Scholarship to Find the Right Vendor
    My Learning Source · April 25, 2026
    Florida's scholarship programs have opened doors for thousands of homeschool families — and the numbers keep growing. In the 2025–26 school year alone, the Family Empowerment Scholarship for…