What Homeschool Families Can Learn from the Olympic Games

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | February 19, 2026 | Homeschooling , Schools
With the arrival of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February and the 2026 Paralympics in March, the Olympic Games provide a unique learning opportunity for homeschooling families. These events, which occur once every four years, capture history, culture, science and human achievement in real time. Watching the games and learning from them is a natural

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Halloween Sensory Bin Play

By Katie Osterhout | October 25, 2025 | Happy Home , Holidays
Sensory activities are an important part of childhood development and are also so simple to put together! You can go all out and get a fancy table or just grab a bin, some rice and some measuring cups and let kids use their imagination. Sensory bins serve not only as development tools for our kids,

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How to Teach Kids to Hold a Pencil Correctly

By Tracy Wright | August 3, 2025 | Articles , Family Learning
Crawling, walking and saying the first word — we are all aware of the “big” milestones for our children. However, just as it’s important for children to learn how to write and color, parents should recognize that, to do this, a child needs to know how to properly use a pencil. When Do They Begin

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