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School is back and so are many emotions and changes. Here are some books that will help with all the transitions!

My 10 Favorite School Supplies for Homeschoolers Back to school is BACK! Schools and teachers have their preferred supply lists but as a homeschool teacher, those needs are a little different. Sure, we stock up on basic school supplies every year like pencils, crayons, and notebooks, but there are definitely supplies I absolutely adore and … Read more

Oobleck! You know you love that ooey-gooey nacho cheese! It’s drippy like a liquid but some how holds onto the chips with ease. Our experiment “Oobleck” will let us learn the science behind that golden gooey goodness. As we work through our experiment today, we will be discussing all the steps of the scientific method. … Read more

Is handwriting going extinct? Handwriting is boring. My fingers hurt. This is taking too long. My hand is tired. It’s too hard. I can’t do it. I’m sure you’ve heard it all, because I know I have. From young beginner writers just learning how to write their name to high schoolers that refuse to take … Read more

Are Video Games for Little Ones? Video games aren’t evil, but I don’t think they are for younger audiences, at least not played alone. My five year old wants so bad to be like his older sisters, playing on a tablet as if navigating through his own cyber adventure. But he just can’t. He gets … Read more

Auditions 101 The word audition is scary to a lot of people but I’m here to help you to understand why auditions don’t have to be scary. 1) The first thing people are afraid of is just not knowing what’s going to happen. For our auditions, we start with a group activity with all the … Read more

Diffusing The Rainbow When I was a kid, I always thought it was funny to eat some sort of colorful candy and then show off my tongue’s new hue. Our experiment “Diffusing the Rainbow” will let us learn the science behind just that. As we work through our experiment today, we will be discussing all … Read more

Libraries: Your Family Vacation Go-To Spot One of our top spots for city-bound family vacations are libraries. A quick walk through the city streets can bring you to your city’s original public library. They are usually big and full of amenities for the whole family. You can check their schedule ahead of time for free … Read more

How your students can benefit from Literature Studies Children’s picture books are more than just a good choice for your bedtime routine. These books can open the world for young learners. This is why we at Junction Box Thinkers are creating a library of Literature Studies for families, homeschoolers or otherwise, that will expand children’s’ … Read more