Learn About the 50 States

Our mission this year is to learn all about the 50 states; capitals, location, landmarks, etc... 

We will keep things simple. A few excellent resources can serve us well, but too many choices can leave us feeling overwhelmed. 

This post, therefore, will present tried and true favorites for learning about the 50 United States.

Drill and repetition is the foundation for our learning. This, coupled with books, games and activities, will hopefully cement this knowledge for years to come!

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5 Favorite Resources for Homeschooling

After several years of trying (what feels like) everything out there on the market for homeschoolers, I feel confident in sharing the very few things that we just can't live without!

Less really IS more when it comes to our homeschool. Less choices allow me to focus on what we have and to use those resources to their full potential. 

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you might be familiar with the journey I am on to simplify our lives. Just a few weeks ago I cleaned out our entire downstairs and got rid of over half of the "things" that were cluttering my heart, mind, and home. 

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