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 4 Jun 2025

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

Let’s be honest—some homeschool days feel like a win, others feel like a wash. Between travel,...

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## [Homeschooling a Reluctant Writer? Here’s What Finally Worked for Us](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/reluctant-writers-our-homeschool-story)

 29 May 2025

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

Let me introduce you to one of my kiddos, who was quite the reluctant writer. At first, writing was...

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## [When Academic Pressure Threatens Real Learning](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/when-academic-pressure-threatens-real-learning)

 3 Mar 2025

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

*\*This is a true story. Names have been changed to protect identities.*

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## [How Roadschooling has Changed our Homeschool](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/how-roadschooling-has-changed-our-homeschool)

 27 Nov 2024

[Ashley Wright](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/ashley-wright)

*In the summer of 2022, my family set out on what turned out to be an amazing adventure. We sold...*

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## [How to Make Writing Easier for Middle Schoolers (and You!)](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/how-to-make-writing-easier-for-middle-schoolers-and-you)

 23 Nov 2024

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

Let’s face it: teaching writing at home isn’t easy, especially when your middle schooler is...

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## [A Purposeful Holiday Season: Faith, Family, and Festive Homeschooling](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/a-purposeful-holiday-season-faith-family-and-festive-homeschooling)

 16 Nov 2024

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 9 Nov 2024

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

Incorporating movement into language learning doesn’t just make it more fun; it helps kids remember...

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## [How Teaching a Second Language Became the Foundation of Our Homeschool](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/how-teaching-a-second-language-became-the-foundation-of-our-homeschool)

 30 Oct 2024

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

When we first embarked on our homeschooling journey, one of our top priorities was teaching our...

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## [Fun Daily Writing Practice for 2nd-5th Graders](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/fun-daily-writing-practice-for-2nd-5th-graders)

 6 Aug 2024

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

Typically, when kids reach 2nd grade, they have a firm reading foundation, but the writing fun is...

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## [Why Homeschool Families Should Prioritize Social Emotional Learning](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/why-homeschool-families-should-prioritize-social-emotional-learning)

 20 Jun 2024

[Melissa Muir](https://thinkcurio.com/the-homeschooling-online-teacher/author/melissa-muir)

As homeschool families, we often focus on academic achievements, ensuring our children master...

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