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15 Free Homeschool Resources for Parents

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Scholastic Learn at Home – This resource by the popular children’s publisher combines articles, videos, audio, and activities neatly organized by grade level. Smithsonian Learning Lab – The Smithsonian Learning Lab is chock-full of awesome free material, including images, audio, text, and videos.

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

The Ants’ self-produced music videos have been selected for juried film festivals including Providence Children’s Film Festival, Sydney Women’s International Film Festival, and Children’s Film Festival Seattle. The Ants often partner with environmental, LGBTQ, and other justice-based organizations.

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9 Ways to Talk to Kids About Racism

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The graphic and disturbing video of George Floyd’s death brought a topic long swept under the rug out into the light. Systemic racism is a persistent problem in the United States. For too long, many Americans have turned a blind eye to the issue. But ignoring a problem doesn’t make it go away.

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Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save

Saving Cents With Sense

Act like a tourist and take advantage of local museums, the zoo, parks, and other activities. There are many museums with reduced admission, FREE kids’ events, and movie deals around the nation. Check your local library, too, for events they may have throughout the summer. Take plenty of photos and/or videos of your adventures

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. Does your area have museums? Create a Backyard Water Park. For example, you could have a nice picnic in a nearby park.

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Top Summer Learning Tips | National Summer Learning Day 2012

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Read Every Day— Your local library is a valuable resource and often will host special events throughout the summer. Make sure that you and your child have a library card and explore the shelves together. to Outer Space— Visit your local science museum or observatory to learn about astronomy with your kids.

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Ways to Save Money in December

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Check the events calendar of your community, library, mall, and places of worship. I’ve seen free museum days, nativities, parades, Santa, and more in my community. Find the FREE holiday adventure. There are so many free opportunities this month for holiday fun. Stock up on the grocery deals this month.