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  Christmas at the Cabin is the ultimate feel-good family Christmas movie of the season! Starring Todd Terry, Marianne Haaland, Corey Cannon, Sharon Oliphant, and Stacey Sheffield, Christmas at the Cabin delivers a touch of chaos and laughter, plenty of heart, and one truly unforgettable Christmas. Beautiful scenery blends with original music and beloved holiday classics, making this a perfect film for the entire family. Make your plans to watch this Christmas.  Visit   christmasatthecabinmovie.com   to view the full trailer and learn more about this new family film perfect for the holidays! CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN  is releasing in theaters  this Christmas .

  Use these  free Thanksgiving notebooking pages  in your homeschool this fall. If you were ever a teacher and remember the Mailbox books, they were chock full of seasonal educational activities and were always considered a treasure. Kids loved them, teachers loved them and they provided a change in pace throughout the school year. In addition to the traditional daily work, these worksheets and activities highlighted the seasons, holidays, and themes that surrounded each school year. When I first began homeschooling I treasured my old books from my teaching days, found used ones at thrift stores and even signed up for an online account. After a few years I realized that though these worksheets were pure gold for the classroom setting, their value did not translate well into the homeschool setting. The materials and activities were meant for a class of many students, not a small homeschool.  Then I found notebooking pages for homeschoolers. These have been a life save...

  If you are new to homeschooling or have been doing it for years, this could be your year of learning the joys of freedom in your teaching methods. We all need to shift gears once in a while. Is this your year? Is this your month? I suggest starting with one subject. Is there a subject that simply is not working day in and day out? Is it stressing you out? Your kids? Do you find yourself skipping it altogether? Maybe you tell your kids they can skip it one day. Then two. Then a week. Then a month. The semester or year goes by and, ooops. Well, before it gets to that point, consider switching it up. Trying something new. Forget about the textbook approach (remember, we are talking about ONE subject only for now), and try a unit study, a video-based program, or a Pinterest-based project. If you need help with this approach to education, try out FreedomHomeschooling.com. It's 100% free so the only risk would be your time. If you have been slacking on that subject then you really hav...

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                                   The   2025  Fall  Issue of  The Old Schoolhouse®  Magazine   is filled with timely articles, practical guides, and trusted resources to support your homeschool journey. Let this issue be your companion as you build a season of growth, connection, and joyful learning. What's Inside This Issue? Gifts Your Learners Will Love Resource Guide:  Find fun, engaging gifts that spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning in your homeschool students. Make this holiday season one to remember by choosing resources they'll truly enjoy. Language Arts: Reading, Writing, and Grammar Resource Guide:  Empower your homeschool learners to master the art of language. With tools that build strong grammar foundations, nurture creative writing, and instill a love of reading, you can help them succeed in their language arts journey. Plus Discover:...