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Does Science Matter in Middle School?

Does Science Matter in Middle School?

Have you ever wondered, does science matter in middle school?  In the middle of an already busy week, it’s an easy subject to skip, with the intention of returning to it later.  You have equations and parts of speech to teach.  You can hit it hard in high... read more
The “Buffet-Style” Approach to World History

The “Buffet-Style” Approach to World History

I was recently manning my booth at a homeschool convention when an overwhelmed mom said to me: “I really want to start The Mystery of History, but I don’t know where to begin—there are so many products!” First, my heart sunk—because I feel our program is easy. I wrote... read more
Family Fiction: Mono and Duo Get a Scam Call

Family Fiction: Mono and Duo Get a Scam Call

Mono and Duo were two little fuzzy creatures that stood a little shorter than a Smurf but taller than a Pikachu on all fours. Mono had brown fur with black spots all over his back, and Duo had black fur with brown spots all over her front. They lived in a house... read more