Quick Science Activity of the Month: Discovering the Summer Solstice

Quick Science Activity of the Month /
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Discover the science behind the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year! Learn why it happens, how it connects to Earth’s tilt and orbit, and explore hands-on activities, vocabulary, and creative questions for every grade level. See how real-world science is all around us, and get a taste of the integrated, flexible learning approach found in my books.

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Spotlight: Science in Everyday Life — Science Is Everywhere!

Spotlight: Science in Everyday Life /
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Science isn’t just a subject—it’s happening all around us, every day! Discover how cooking, cleaning, playing, and even sleeping are filled with scientific principles. Learn why I built my books on real-world science, integrating math, language, health, P.E., and The Arts to help families see and experience how everything is connected in daily life.

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Trending Topics in Education: School Choice, Real Options, and Bridging the Gap at Home

Trending Topics in Education & Homeschooling /
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Curious about school choice and what it really means for families? Explore why even with more options, many parents still face limited access to high-quality schools—and how my unique approach to homeschooling bridges the gap between unschooling freedom and structured, standards-aligned learning. Discover how you can create a personalized, flexible education journey at home that truly fits your child’s needs.

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📚 Resource Round-Up: 5 Reasons I Love Zearn Math for Unschoolers

Resource Round-up /
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Discover why I recommend Zearn Math as a core resource for unschooling families. Based on my own classroom experience, Zearn makes Common Core concepts click—even for students who struggle with math. Learn how this free, interactive platform helps children truly understand and enjoy math, and why it’s a perfect companion to my hands-on, real-world learning approach.

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📈 Why Homeschooling and Unschooling Are Skyrocketing: 5 Powerful Reasons Families Are Making the Switch

What Is Unschooling? /
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Curious about why so many families are choosing homeschooling and unschooling? Discover the latest trends and insights behind the growing movement toward home-based education. Learn what’s motivating parents to seek flexible, personalized learning alternatives—and why you’re not alone in exploring new paths for your child’s education.

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What Is STEAM Integration? 5 Powerful Benefits for Homeschoolers

What Is Unschooling? /
Infographic showing STEAM integration with science at the center and connected arrows to math, technology, engineering, art, social studies, health, and P.E.

Discover what authentic STEAM integration means for homeschooling and unschooling families. Learn how blending science, technology, engineering, the arts, math, social studies, health, and P.E. creates a holistic, real-world learning experience at home. Find out why STEAM goes beyond STEM—and how you can nurture creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong curiosity in your child with flexible, hands-on activities designed for home education.

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