The Doodlepad Blog

Practical guides for homeschooling families, from your first week to your tenth year.

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How to Use Your State's Homeschool Curriculum Standards

A practical guide for homeschooling parents on finding, understanding, and applying your state or province's official curriculum standards to your lesson plans.

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Curriculum

How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum

A practical guide to choosing a homeschool curriculum, from all-in-one boxed sets to building your own eclectic plan that fits your child and budget.

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Curriculum

Homeschool Kindergarten: A Gentle Guide on What to Teach

Learn what to teach in homeschool kindergarten, including early reading, math, and fine motor skills, all within a gentle, play-based daily rhythm.

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Curriculum

What Your 4th Grader Learns: A Guide for Homeschoolers

Discover the key skills and subjects your 4th grader will explore in math, reading, science, and social studies, with practical tips for your homeschool.