Karen Doll
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Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com
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Growing Your Family Tree: Exploring Genealogy With Your Kids
Children can engage with their heritage by interviewing older relatives or cooking traditional family foods.
How Brain Breaks Improve Your Homeschool Day
Kids will perform at their sharpest when they have regular breaks to process and store new information.
Multisensory Learning in Your Homeschool
Kids learn better when several areas of their brains are activated.
To Stir Up a Child’s Curiosity, Try Picture Books Without Words
Kids can dream up endless stories to go along with the pictures.
Fun, Educational Activities for In-Between Times
Have a handful of activities ready to keep the kids busy during phone calls, in waiting rooms, and more.
Teaching Your Kids to Write in Cursive
Children who master cursive italics enjoy better motor skills and benefit in many other ways.
6 Fun, Creative Letter-Writing Ideas for Kids
If your child isn’t interested in traditional letter writing, encourage him or her to try a less conventional approach.
6 Fall Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
From bird watching to fall festivals and Halloween hot spots, there’s a day trip waiting to thrill your kids.
Homeschooling Must-Haves for a Successful School Year
There are plenty of resources for teaching fundamentals like geography, the natural world, and typing.
3 Tips for Creating a Personalized Homeschooling Schedule
A homeschooling schedule can be tailor-made to fit your family’s lifestyle.
