Posted by Amy Pak on

Do you have children that are so different from their siblings, you wonder how they ended up in the same family? I came across this article that I wrote on our two youngest sons several years ago… It’s as relevant today as it was then. I’d like to share it with you… "The Story of a Cello and a Djembe."

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Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on

Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. National Parents as Teachers Day is a special day that encourages all parents, regardless of income or educational background, to support their child educationally inside and outside of the classroom.

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Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on

Living books are a key component of the history journey for many learners. They provide "pictures of life" and can be the perfect way to round out your history studies. Along with including living history book suggestions in many of our products, we've rounded up some of the top living history book options here.

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Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on

Sometimes it takes getting your hands dirty to really understand something, and nowhere is this concept truer than in the kitchen! These five recipes are designed to spice up your school with some historically accurate culinary finery of the highest order, from Johnny Cakes to Marengo Chicken, Wassail, and more.

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Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on

Newspapers. You’ve probably read one at some point in your life –– even if it was just to read the latest Peanuts comic strip! But what if we told you that by using the format of a newspaper, you could help your child better remember important topics within history?

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