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    Amy Thetford

    Amy ThetfordAmy is a freelance writer and blogger who homeschools her troupe of tiny humans while pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. She is fueled by coffee and the desire to do ALL. THE. THINGS. She has the attention span of a squirrel, though somehow manages to make it through each day with everyone fed and happy (well, mostly happy! Ha!) while striving to make every tomorrow better than the last.

    Posts by Amy Thetford

      10 YouTube channels for kids who love the outdoors.

      10 YouTube Channels For Kids Who Love The Great Outdoors

      Road trip games for kids.

      15 Screen-Free Road Trip Games to Keep Kids Entertained in the Car

      20 fun STEM YouTube Channels.

      20 STEM YouTube Channels For Homeschool Families

      22 movies and tv shows currently playing on Disney+

      22 Movies and TV Shows Based on Books Currently Playing on the Disney+ App

      8 Imaginative Ideas For An Art Unit Study

      8 Imaginative Ideas To Create An Art Unit Study For Homeschool Families

      15 Fool-Proof Strategies For Homeschooling High-Energy Kids.

      15 Fool-Proof Strategies For Homeschooling High-Energy Kids

      How Our Family Is Homeschooling For (Nearly!) Free

      How Our Family Is Homeschooling For (Nearly!) Free This Year

      42 STEM Learning Shows On Netflix To Supplement Your Science Curriculum

      42 STEM Learning Shows On Netflix To Supplement Your Science Curriculum

      Educational Games that Make Great Gifts

      Gameschooling — How to Add Board Games to Your Homeschool Routine

      Does Your Homeschool Have a Class Pet? Maybe It Should!

      Does Your Homeschool Have a Class Pet? If Not, Maybe It Should

      40 Motivational Quotes For Homeschool Moms

      40 Motivational Quotes on Learning For Homeschool Moms

      13 Ways Watching TV Helps Kids Become Better Readers

      13 Ways Watching TV Helps Kids Become Better Readers

      10 Mom-approved tips for homeschooling a child with ADHD

      10 "Mom-Approved" Strategies For Homeschooling a Child With ADHD

      50+ Audiobooks to Keep Kids Entertained on Your Summer Road Trip

      50+ Audiobooks to Keep Kids Entertained on Your Summer Road Trip

      9 Outdoor Experiments for Summer Science Fun

      9 Outdoor Experiments for Summer Science Fun

      7 Tips for Reading Aloud When You Have More Than One Child

      7 Tips for Reading Aloud When You Have More Than One Child

      6 Science Shows On Disney+ Your Kids (And You!) Will Love

      6 Science Shows On Disney+ Your Kids (And You!) Will Love

      10 kid-approved YouTube indoor workouts.

      10 Kid-Approved Workouts on YouTube for Homeschool P.E. Class

      10 Screen-Free Indoor Activities for High-Energy Kids

      10 Screen-Free Ways to Keep High-Energy Kids Entertained Indoors

      Benefits of Year-Round Homeschooling

      Benefits of Year-Round Homeschooling from January to December

      Holiday Activities for Kids

      7 Holiday Activities for Kids for Frugal Family Fun

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