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10 Things to Include in Your Homeschool Planner

Homeschool planners are all the rage these days. It’s hard to resist those alluring designs, fun little stickers, and adorable washi tapes. I love a cute planner, but—for me—functionality is

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5 Questions to Ask When Planning Your Homeschool Day

Spring is around the corner, and for most homeschoolers, that means planning for the next school year. Cue the curriculum purchases, Amazon deliveries, and Happy Planners with adorable washi tape.

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Day in the Life of a Homeschool Kid | 5th Grade

So, I started our homeschool year creating my ideal "get it done by noon" schedule and realized this so-called schedule was setting us up for failure because it wasn't based on how our family

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6 Easy Ways to Promote Intelligence in Your Homeschool

Nike Anderson
posted on February 2, 2021February 3, 2021
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Did you know that your home or learning environment can be intelligence promoting? From birth, the quality of a child's physical environment plays a critical role in developing and expressing that

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10 Inspiring Children’s Books Written by Black Authors

Nike Anderson
posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
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I've come to learn that representation not only matters in picture books but also in the people that write them. Children who see themselves in black authors begin to explore the idea of becoming a

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Ancient African Kingdoms All Children Should Learn | Book List

Nike Anderson
posted on January 18, 2021February 20, 2021
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I want to introduce three ancient African kingdoms to you today. These empires are great introductions to black history for children of all ages. They are very mysterious and not much is known about

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10 Books That Bring Black History to Life

Nike Anderson
posted on January 12, 2021January 13, 2021
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Ever wonder how to teach black history to your children or students? Forget the marginalized version presented in textbooks. We can all agree that those versions rob children of a rich, edifying, and

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The Perfect Way to Introduce Black History to Children

Nike Anderson
posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021
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Many educators wonder how to go about introducing Black History to small children. Find out my gentle approach.

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Black Women in History | No Prep Resources for Your Homeschool or Classroom

Nike Anderson
posted on January 1, 2021January 22, 2021
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I know how intimidating and sensitive teaching black history can be, so I wanted to share these wonderful

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10 Must-Have Books for Tween Boys that Make Perfect Gifts

Nike Anderson
posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020
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The tween years are especially tricky when it comes to shopping for boys. It's that awkward age when toys become less age-appropriate, and the wish list becomes more expensive. If you're a parent or

Nike Michelle Anderson

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Hi, I'm Nike! Not to be confused with the athletic brand:) I'm a wife, boy mom, and homeschooler living in Middle Georgia. My passion is helping families like yours navigate their homeschool journey with wisdom and intentional homeschooling.