15 Homeschool Activities for Kids: Keeping Learning Fun at Home (Rent)

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Check out the recent Rent. article we were
featured in about homeschooling activities:

Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage with their children in a way that fits their individual needs and learning styles. Whether you’re homeschooling in your new home in Idaho Falls, IDapartment in Murray, UT, or rental house in Westminster, CO, we’ll explore a variety of activities that will keep your kids engaged while helping them grow academically and personally. From science experiments to arts and crafts, there’s something exciting for every child.

From science experiments to arts and crafts, there’s
something exciting for every child.
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8. Lean on other homeschooling households

Leaning on other homeschool households for support can be an invaluable part of your homeschooling journey. Connecting with others who are going through similar experiences can provide a sense of community, reassurance, and shared resources.

“I find it quite necessary to find a cohort, co-op, or club for both you and your child to thrive in when homeschooling,” states Elizabeth Estelle, blogger at Homeschool Christian Mom. “You will all need friends and the support is amazing. These ladies have become some of my lifelong besties.”

Estelle also recommends finding a local group that offers homeschool participation days on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, along with opportunities to join sports, theater, and band programs.

Whether it’s swapping lesson ideas, attending group activities, or simply exchanging advice, these relationships can help reduce the feeling of isolation that can sometimes come with homeschooling.

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ABOUT ELIZABETH ESTELLE

Elizabeth Estelle, homeschooling mom of four amazing children, and now a grandmother. She has been married to her college sweetheart for over 40 years. She loves the Lord, teaches, writes, mentors ladies, and likes to cook. She cleans as needed. In her spare time she enjoys teaching art and creating it. She led a homeschool co-op for 24 years. Now, she wants to encourage homeschooling families to persevere and be successful in their own homeschool adventure, kindergarten through high school.

If you are serious about raising your children for the Lord and homeschooling, let’s connect:

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NEWSFLASH: I’m homeschooling. I’m not perfect.

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Newsflash: I’m homeschooling. I’m not perfect.

Fortunately, my children were already well aware of this. I didn’t have to burst their bubble, so to speak. My husband was supportive of the homeschooling so he greatly contributed to its success.

But my own mindset needed some adjusting.

  • I had my own ideas of how the days should go.
  • Of how the house should look.
  • Of appropriate lunches and snacks.
  • Of playdates and extra outings.
  • Of time for myself to recharge, read my Bible or even nap!

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Homeschooling: Are you parenting “What IF” or “Even IF?”

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Are you parenting with the “What IF?” outlook or the Even IF?

The following article is shared with permission. I love this perspective! (The pastor who wrote it has asked to remain anonymous- so if you think you recognize this, you probably do.)

A little over a month ago, my 5 yr. old daughter came out of her room after bedtime and told me that she thought she heard something that made her feel nervous. It reminded her of the scary part of a movie she saw one time. I held her in my arms and promised her that she’s safe.
I told her I’m big and strong and I’ll keep her safe, that our house is all locked up, and so our house is safe, and we live in a neighborhood and a town that’s safe. And besides all that, we trust God to keep us safe.

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