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South Africa Homeschooling

 Ann Zeise  February 19, 2024

There are about 100,000 home educating families in South Africa. Homeschooling, also referred to as home education, is estimated to be growing at a rate…

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Halloween Spook School

 Ann Zeise  October 21, 2023

Welcome to our homeschool for little spooks this Halloween. Our haunted house meets all the state requirements for being a haunted home school. We need…

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Differences in tales

Myths, Fables, Fairy Tales and Folklore

 Ann Zeise  October 3, 2023

Myths, fables, fairy tales, and folklore all provide excellent insight into a culture while often also being in flux with every new retelling, giving them…

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Where Do I Start with Homeschooling?

 Ann Zeise  September 3, 2023

So you’re considering homeschooling? Has it been the “year from hell” for your child at school? Is your little one just not ready to deal with crowds…

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Halloween Party Sounds

 Ann Zeise  August 28, 2023

Been in iTunes today collecting sounds and music for our Halloween neighborhood bash. Here’s the list I have so far… The-Crypt-Jam.m4a Ghostly-Voices-Horror-Sound-Effect.m4a Halloween-Finale.m4a Peer-Gynt-Op.-23_-IV.-In-the-Hall-of-the-Mountain-King.mp3 Halloween-Scary-Sounds-Scene-1.m4a…

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Little Witch Trick or Treater

Gory Goodies – Halloween Recipes

 Ann Zeise  August 27, 2023

Gory Goodies Drinks Dips, Snacks, & Appetizers Breads Main Dishes Desserts Other Good Ideas See also: Halloween at Home Drinks Witches Brew This makes a…

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Little Witch Trick or Treater

Halloween at Home

 Ann Zeise  August 27, 2023

Halloween With A Homeschool Twist By Ann Zeise Halloween at our home is kickoff for the holiday season, and a time to take advantage of the…

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Field Tip Guidelines

Field Trip Guideline for Homeschool Parents

 Ann Zeise  August 8, 2023

Only sign up for a field trip if you are committed to going! Arrangements are made according to planned attendance. It is a poor testimony…

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Free Curriculum

Lesson Plans for Free

 Ann Zeise  July 25, 2023

Free, fun lesson plans for use in your homeschool. Some are online and some are printable. For students pre-K throught 12th grades. Free Homeschooling Curriculum…

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Free Curriculum

Free Homeschooling Curriculum Materials

 Ann Zeise  July 25, 2023

Home schools can be expensive or not so much. Take care not to spend so much that you can’t change course while you take time…

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