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BookShark Homeschool Curriculum

You chose to homeschool so you can have the family life you imagine—full of good books, interesting discussions, laughter, and inside jokes. You want a flexible lifestyle that lets you sleep to a reasonable hour, sneak in some me-time, and still have energy to get the kids to their clubs, rehearsals, and co-ops. 


BookShark’s 4-day, literature-rich curriculum allows for this lifestyle while giving your kids a top-notch education so they can accomplish their dreams. 


Use it as scheduled in the 36-week Instructor’s Guide, or do your own thing and skip around, enjoying the books and hands-on Science activities whenever and however you like! Learn more: download samples or request a catalog.

Enriching Your Homeschool

Dual Language Immersion

Enriching your homeschool: Dual language immersion

As the global expanse shrinks with the use of technology, either through the ability to travel to other countries or visit new people ‘face-to-face’ on computers or phones. The barrier of time and distance is dissolving with one remaining hurdle: language. Language, is something we all learn and as we grow we realize learning a language can be more difficult than reciting words. That’s where Ideal School comes in with dual language immersion. Join Janna as she and Eric Franzen, co-creator of Ideal School discuss dual language immersion and the benefits for your student in learning a second language and creating a community, virtually and in person.

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13 Activities To Keep Your Homeschoolers Mentally Stimulated

13 Activities To Keep Your Homeschoolers Mentally StimulatedHomeschooling puts parents in a responsible but empowering position. The homeschooling process has benefits but it also has quite a few challenges. One of these challenges is keeping your homeschoolers mentally stimulated. But in your homeschooling journey, you will have plenty of opportunities every day.

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Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice | Homeschool Your Way

FINDING YOUR VOICE

Good mood, bad mood, calm or frenzied, there’s a song that can inspire or elevate that feeling for us all. There’s a reason why every great movie has an equally great soundtrack! Singing is something that can be intensely personal but can be experienced with people of all ages and cultures. But what about the mechanics of singing? How can we easily try to fit more music into our family lives without it becoming a painful process or without the rolling of eyes (child and parent) over song choices? Well, we may not be able to fix the rolling eyes but on today’s podcast Janna and her guest Richard Fink, IV chat about music and singing and how to create a space in our lives for musical enrichment.

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Homeschool Reflections

Homeschool Reflections

HOMESCHOOL REFLECTIONS

The thing about homeschooling is that it’s personal, personal to your life, your family, and your children. Your experiences can be unique to you but they can also help others who are struggling or need validation that their journey is similar or they are not alone. That’s the goal of Homeschool Your way to make you feel more comfortable in your homeschool journey and help you find the community and resources you need. Today’s podcast gets personal as our host Janna Koch gets to ask those kinds of questions to her own children, Courtney, Alison, and Ashley. So Join us as Season 3 of Homeschool Your Way winds down with some honesty and laughter from the Koch girls.

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