• Take the Fear Out of College Prep with Online Homeschool Courses | ReneeatGreatPeace.com #collegeprep #homeschool #homeschoolhighschool #homeschoolscience #ihsnet
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    Take the Fear Out of College Prep with Online Homeschool Courses

    Homeschooling high school can give a mom anxiety! Especially if you are planning out college prep for your students. But, I’m going to let you in on a little secret… utilize online homeschool courses for college prep. I’ve told you before, outsourcing is a great way to teach courses you aren’t confident in. But, what exactly is college prep? It involves intensive courses designed to prepare your student for college. For homeschool moms that can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to fear! Intensive online homeschool courses are available and you can begin utilizing them today. I have to be honest, even with my teen entering into 11th grade I…

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    Printable LEGO Story Creative Writing Prompts

    I know so many children love LEGO Bricks! This simple toy can serve as a learning aid for many different subjects making them an ideal learning device for any homeschool. Since children are creating with their hands their minds imagine a story to go along with the build. That’s why they can be inspirational as a natural, hands-on, LEGO Brick creative writing story prompt. I know my son and his friends can spend hours playing with them whenever they get together no matter the age. He also enjoys playing with them by himself. Have you ever watched how creative a child can be when given a handful of these simple,…

  • Are You Qualified to #Homeschool? | When moms consider the option of #homeschooling this question often gets asked, Are you qualified to homeschool your child? Discover why you ARE qualified. #ihsnet #hsmoms
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    Are You Qualified to Homeschool?

    Are you struggling with trying to decide whether or not to homeschool? It’s not an easy decision. Often, when moms discuss the option with friends or family they are met with skepticism, and sometimes outright disdain for even considering the choice. And, a big question that keeps popping up is, Are you qualified to homeschool your child? The very question leads moms, parents, to doubt whether or not they should choose to homeschool. I get it. I know that doubt. I know it can sit in the heart long after you’ve started homeschooling. I know that each time someone brings up the question again, that somewhere deep within us, we…

  • Incredible Index of Free Homeschool Printables | Renée at Great Peace #homeschool #homeschoolmoms #ihsnet
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    Incredible Index of Free Homeschool Printables

     Over 100 Printable Resources As you prepare for your upcoming homeschool year don’t forget that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on curriculum to have a successful homeschool year. You can find awesome homeschool printable resources that can help you to teach your kids for free. As homeschoolers we are often on the hunt for great printable resources that are easy to use, easy to acquire and if they are free all the better! The issue is it takes time to locate such resources, and to continue to find additional resources once we use them.

  • Easy way to Teach Guitar in Homeschool | Renée at Great Peace #homeschoolmusic #homeschool #musicinhomeschool #guitar #guitarlessons #ihsnet
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    An Incredibly Easy Way to Teach Guitar in Homeschool

    Music is quite important in our homeschool. My young man loves music and he’s played piano for 10 years and excels in his lessons. But, over the last couple of years he’s been asking to learn another instrument. Specifically he wanted to learn to play a stringed instrument. I decided to let him try guitar and discovered an incredibly easy way to teach guitar in homeschool without even having to leave the house.  No, I’m no guitar player. In fact, I learned to play flute in high school, but really never did very well in my lessons. So, how was I going to teach guitar in homeschool without having to…