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Top 10 Posts Of 2018

I started this blog almost a year ago and honestly had no idea what I was doing when I started. I just knew I wanted a way to record and share my family's homeschool and wellness journey. It's been an interesting ride. I've learned a lot about blogging and made some awesome connections with other homeschooling families. As the year comes to a close I thought it would be neat to look back and share my top 10 most popular posts of 2018.

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10. 40 Things To Look At Under A Microscope- This post is exactly what it sounds like, a list of 40 things that are amazing to look at up close under a microscope.

 9. Why Don't Rivers Run Straight?- This is a fun hands on outdoor activity demonstrating why rivers tend to turn and bend rather than run straight. 

 8. Why We Don't Do Bedtimes- In this post I share why my family skips the whole "bedtime fiasco".

 7. Homeschool Curriculum And Resources: My Top Picks- A look at my favorite homeschool curriculum and resources.

 6. Lego STEAM Activities- Legos can be an awesome educational tool. In this post I share 6 fun STEAM activities you can do with Legos.

 5. Backyard Nature Activities For Kids- 5 fun nature activities your kids can do right in your own backyard.

 4. 6 Fun Activities For Teaching Sight Word Recognition And Spelling- Sight word practice doesn't have to be all worksheets and flash cards. Check out these 6 hands on ways to practice sight word recognition and spelling.

 3. 5 Reasons To Let Your Kids Go Barefoot- There are so many benefits to going barefoot, especially for young children. In this post I share several reasons to let your kids spend more time without shoes.

 2. Make A Simple Compost Bin (a fun way to teach your kids about soil- Let your kids explore soil and the world of composting by creating your own simple backyard compost bin.

 1. My most popular post of the year is one I'm personally really proud of: Learning To Read Is Not A Race. In this post I share why it's okay that not all kids are ready to read by kindergarten and the problems with pushing kids to read who simply are not developmentally ready yet.

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  1. Joanne December 31, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    I too started my blog as a way to document our homeschooling life and while I have branched out to include so much more I am so very glad I began blogging. Not only have I been able to look back at all the growth and accomplishments but I have made amazing virtual friends and connections with other bloggers and readers.

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