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Ways to Homeschool Using Coloring Books

Coloring books have become a rage in our society these days.   People of all ages–from teens to young children and adults use them. As a homeschooling parent, you too can use coloring books to make learning and teaching more memorable and fun. In fact, coloring books can make school enjoyable for both the students and the teachers! Benefits of coloring Coloring books are a medium that can be used to incorporate art in your child’s curriculum. It is an activity that families can do together, offering everyone the time to relax and chit-chat. Some more benefits of coloring include, Relief from stress Development of fine motor skills Reduced screen time Increased ability of the brain to focus Heightened creativity Learning of new art techniques – techniques such as, shading, use of patterns, and use of a range of different coloring materials. There is a range of different materials you can color with. Twistable colored pencils – The

How to organize your house when you are homeschooling?

There are so many articles and books written about how you can easily organize your life and home by labeling a set of boxes A-Z. However, most of the tips don’t work. However, there are three principles that are really successful in conquering clutter and pursuing beauty in your homeschool . These are: Organize Around Themes Themes help in directing your prayers, thinking, and creativity and help in turning them into reality. The theme you choose must feel satisfying and whole. Also, since you will have children around, it is best to keep it simple, especially for high traffic areas such as, the living room, kitchen, etc.  You can also create color themes for your children’s bedrooms to add some zing. Less is always more Have you ever visited a Japanese house? They have extremely minimalistic and simple homes. So, ask yourself, which is the simplest choice? And then make sure you rule out the rest. For instance, if your child’s drawers are cramped with clothes, the

How to organize your house when you are homeschooling?

There are so many articles and books written about how you can easily organize your life and home by labeling a set of boxes A-Z. However, most of the tips don’t work. However, there are three principles that are really successful in conquering clutter and pursuing beauty in your homeschool . These are: Organize Around Themes Themes help in directing your prayers, thinking, and creativity and help in turning them into reality. The theme you choose must feel satisfying and whole. Also, since you will have children around, it is best to keep it simple, especially for high traffic areas such as, the living room, kitchen, etc. You can also create color themes for your children’s bedrooms to add some zing. Less is always more Have you ever visited a Japanese house? They have extremely minimalistic and simple homes. So, ask yourself, which is the simplest choice? And then make sure you rule out the rest. For instance, if your child’s drawers are cramped with clothes, they wil