January Monthly Update

Welcome to our January monthly update with new blog posts, video, freebies and more!

Read the latest issue of The Homeschool Quest mobile magazine! It's filled with articles, links to free and affordable printables and other helpful resources you can use on the go.

Upcoming Classes

WED, JAN 24 AT 10 AM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: How To Teach With Purposeful Play by Lisa Yvonne https://fb.me/e/asfw8C7ee

WED, JAN 24 AT 12 PM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: How To Use Sensory Bins Everyday by Alyssa Riggan https://fb.me/e/axKWTq124

WED, JAN 24 AT 1 PM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: Preschool Educational Games and Purposeful Play by Ashley Wright https://fb.me/e/znxgXNmtF

THU, JAN 25 AT 1 PM
Homeschool Quest Round Table: Purposeful Play
https://fb.me/e/46xZo8Rza

WED, JAN 31 AT 1 PM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: How To Start A Co-op by Danielle Young https://fb.me/e/3sJdMKlVM

WED, JAN 31 AT 3 PM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: Unschooling and Child-led Learning by Tiffany Campo https://fb.me/e/4Ofoitcaw

WED, JAN 31 AT 7 PM
PRESCHOOL BOOTCAMP: How to Raise a Life-Long Learner (Importance of Reading) by Janine Latulippe https://fb.me/e/3pZr8gseF

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Free Arctic Animals Trivia Game: Everything You Never Knew

Join us for a free Arctic animals trivia class with Heather Huhman from Love of Learning. She will host a Jeopardy-style game where participants guess whether a statement is true or false. Think you know everything already? You'll soon find out! Click here to watch on YouTube.

Free Homeschool Class: Dinosaur Art Class

Take a trip to prehistoric times as we explore watercolors and dinosaurs. - Based on the fantastic picture book "Cookiesaurus Rex" we're making our own watercolor dino cookie. For best results, grab some watercolor paper, pan watercolors and crayons or oil pastels. Click here to watch on YouTube.

Exclusive Interview with Windy Fama from iugo.world

Get the inside scoop on Iugo.World. What is it? How does it benefit you? How did they get started? Click here to watch on YouTube.

Exclusive Interview: Night Zookeeper

Join us for an exclusive interview where we ask all the questions you want to know with a special guest from Night Zookeeper. Click here to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaceqoPi5aA

Homeschool Quest Round Table: Supplementing Your Homeschool

From learning styles to resources for filling in the gaps, join Amelia DeField, Melissa Muir, Katie Wolfe, and Heather Huhman for a discussion about supplementing your homeschool. Click here to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARmX415qzE

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Turn Up The Volume On Learning With Music Printables! Add some extra fun to your homeschool curriculum with these music themed printables and activities in our resource guide. These free and affordablle resources are perfect for teaching subjects such as languages arts, math, as well as music theory!

Telling Time: Days, Decades & Centuries! Do you want fun ways to teach your kids about units of time? As parents, we usually teach our children about days, months, and years. But have you thought about teaching them about decades and centuries? From grasping the concept of days in a week to comprehending the vast expanse of centuries, teaching kids about time can be fun and educational, and this free and affordable resource guide has everything you need for success!

Upcoming Homeschool Classes & Workshops For Parents & Kids. We have a bunch of amazing homeschool resources, classes and workshops for parents and kids on topics like arctic animals trivia, Spanish for new learners, preschool educational games and more!

Let's Learn With Legos! Lego learning may become your children's new favorite activity! Sometimes all you need to get your kids more involved in their education is a little extra fun! This is why in this resource guide, we are featuring twenty lego-themed printables and activities that are both free and affordable.

Master Language Arts With Nouns & Verbs Resources! A great way to get back into learn after the holidays is to incorporate fun resources, and these noun and verb printables are perfect for just that! These 20 free and affordable resources will make level up your kid's vocabulary.

Homeschool Quest 2023 Resource Guide Round Up! We feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of your homeschool adventure and look forward to continuing to be your homeschool resource bestie going forward! To welcome the new year, we are creating a 2023 Top 10 Best Resource Guides Round Up, to make your life just that easier!

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Free & Affordable Homeschool Goodies

15% off Arctic animals printables: HSQARCTIC23 (expires Jan 16th)
https://store.heatherhuhman.com/collection/arctic-animals

Free American Sign Language Alaskan ABC & 123 digital books! www.thesigningmomma.com

Gameschooling on a Budget: Learning Through Games Without Spending a Fortune https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCH1W2W6

Get a FREE 'Celebrating Months' workbook https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHAJjni-7cxzjfHtL8h_GrvYHymLMXHvGZIJaGvRs6k2yHcw/viewform

Get a free mini unit from Programming Unplugged! https://saltandlightspeed.com/programming-unplugged-sample/

Musk Ox Animal Facts Pocket Pack https://thewolfepackden.com/downloads/musk-ox-animal-facts-pocket-pack/

Free animal tracking printable and project instructions on how to build a handheld animal tracker. https://thewildschooler.com/animal-tracking-activity-kindergarten/

Digital Download printable Horny Toad craft https://www.etsy.com/listing/1481660199/digital-download-printable-horny-toad

Homeschool planner: Homeschool planner: https://gypsygameschooler.com/gameschooling-101/gameschooling-journal/

Get a free mini unit from Programming Unplugged https://saltandlightspeed.com/programming-unplugged-sample/

GET THE JANUARY NATURE ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR FREE https://thewildschooler.com/nature-based-curriculum-for-kindergarten/

Free Reading Passages and Writing Prompts https://thewolfepackden.com/free-reading-passages-and-writing-prompts-from-the-wolfe-pack/

52 Would You Rather Prompts: Speech Writing Workbook & Mini-Video Lesson! This workbook encourages creativity and self-expression, while teaching how to organize thoughts into a speech form. There are 52 fun ‘Would You Rather’ prompts so your child can craft and present a speech every week of the year. We guarantee they will enjoy this activity and that you will see your child’s communication skills and confidence grow! $8 https://www.myspeechanddebatecoach.com/workbook-purchase-page

Circle C Paper Dolls: Rainy Day Fun These Victorian Era paper dolls can be laminated for long-lasting fun. All you need is thin Velcro to give your kids hours of old-fashioned paper doll fun. Instructions included! https://circlecbooks.com/circle-c-paper-dolls/

Love of Learning Homeschool Classes! Engaging, flexible, adaptable, and affordable ELA, writing, science, history, and trivia classes for secular homeschooling families, specially crafted for curious learners in grades 3-6. Start your 7-day free trial today. No credit card required! https://loveoflearningclub.com

Self Care for Homeschool Parents Journal Caring For Yourself: Homeschooling is time consuming, I get it! If you want to serve your family well, you need to nourish yourself. This journal will give you simple tips for choosing self care activities and finding ways to actually fit them into a busy homeschooling life. https://themagicartofhomeschool.com/homeschool-self-care/

The Eight Parts of Speech Interactive Digital Workbook: This 52-page e-book supplements homeschool language arts instruction and also serves as a handy reference. It has links to chapter videos and online exercises. The interactive nature of this e-book involves your child in the learning process. Run the videos and complete the exercises more than once as needed. https://ko-fi.com/s/7677270157

Knowable World Level 1: History For Curious Kids! Give your child the world with Knowable World! Easily cover history, social studies, and geography with your 5-8 year old students. Flexible and engaging lessons include videos, hands-on activities, and lots of ideas for exploring the world around you. Try it out for only $9/month! https://knowableworld.com/

Winter Birds: Kid's Gardening Guide & Activities: Birdwatching Meets Gardening. Spark your child's interest in nature with 'Winter Birds: Kid's Gardening Guide & Activities'. This interactive download features a selection of bird-themed books, easy-to-follow bird feeder crafting instructions, bird identification flashcards, and a helpful guide on winter veggies. Enjoy the garden even in the cold! https://www.createmygarden.net/freebies/birds-of-winter/

Gina Jude Curriculum's NGSS Courses offer a comprehensive and innovative approach to science education, integrating the Next Generation Science Standards seamlessly into their curriculum. With a profound understanding of the importance of inquiry-based learning, our courses are meticulously designed to foster critical thinking skills and scientific literacy among students. From biology to physics, each course is carefully crafted to engage learners through hands-on activities, simulations, and real-world applications. Using the $30 coupon code provides students with an immersive learning experience that prepares them for future STEM endeavors at no cost. (The price of this product is $30 and the coupon code is $30 so the first NGSS class is essentially free!) https://www.ginajudecurriculum.com/general-1-1

Free Umbrella School Registration Through January! Get the administrative & educational guidance and support you need to homeschool with peace of mind. Free registration includes: your personal educational consultant; curated curriculum; records & transcripts; and so much more. Start the new year with IWA and leave the logistics to us. Try it for free with promo code: IWA2024

ASL With Natalie is a 5-Lesson American Sign Language Course! For just $20 you will learn: ASL signing area, alphabet, colors, days of the week, months of the year and animals. You’ll get to play fun online quizzes and share assignments with the teacher throughout this online course. This is a self-paced course where you will enjoy unlimited access to the video lessons and can take the quizzes as many times as you’d like. https://www.teachmetruth.com/courses/asl-with-natalie-american-sign-language

Learn How to Rock Your First 5-Paragraph Essay FREE 7-Day Trial! In this pre-recorded, repeatable video course, your child will be taken step-by-step through their first 5-paragraph essay. Just imagine: one month of essay writing lessons done for you! The best part? Children can publish their essays online for 1 month when they finish! Ages 10-13 https://crafty-speaker-9183.ck.page/63ffb77406

Spanish Basics In 4 Weeks: Greetings & Introductions Enroll for Just $12.94 Start an introductory conversation in Spanish in just 4 weeks! You'll learn how to ask and answer introductory questions! This is a pre-recorded class with an experienced Spanish teacher who knows how to make students comfortable speaking Spanish. She welcomes students with a bright smile and looks forward to inspiring students to become bilingual.
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January Family Bucket List: Discover the magic of quality time with our free printable Family Bucket List! It's a simple yet meaningful guide to intentional, memory-making moments. From cozy evenings at home to local adventures, this checklist helps your family savor the joy of togetherness. Download your copy now, and let the bonding begin. https://www.theadventureletters.com/store661fb4ee/United-States-The-Eastern-States-Journey-MONTHLY-p579141698

Free Open & Go Prompt Journal: Editable! Did you know it's recommended that kids get at least 30 minutes of daily writing practice? This low-pressure option for kids in grades 2-5 will encourage writing with a variety of formats. and get you started with this foundational habit in 2024! https://melissaisteaching.com/

Emperor Penguin Free Coloring Page: Color and Learn about Penguins in Antarctica. Dive into frigid Antarctica with this loaded coloring worksheet! Perfect for grades 3rd-6th who want to learn as they create.
https://artventurousanimals.com/penguin-color-learn-freebie

Learn about Computers Activity Book: Introduce your young kids to computers and coding without a screen! Play games, do art, and learn about a country all while learning to code. https://saltandlightspeed.com/programming-unplugged-sample/

Snowflakes Life Cycle | PBL Science Math: Here is a perfect winter resource to celebrate all things snow in your classroom. Snow and snowflakes capture children’s imagination. The life cycle of snowflakes is fascinating and snowflakes begin to grow bigger and have an appearance depending on temperature, wind and humidity. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snowflakes-Life-Cycle-PBL-Science-Math-2244906

MagiCore Academy provides unlimited access to over 650 digital learning lessons and activities for elementary school aged learners. Students learn and practice reading, math, social studies, and more through an easy to use online learning app. https://magicoreacademy.com/?utm_source=Homeschool+Quest&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=January+Newsletter

A Sweet and Simple Year in Preschool Curriculum - Free Three-Week Sample. This easy-to-follow curriculum is inspired by the Charlotte Mason method of early learning and focuses on high-quality picture books, outside time, gentle phonics, and Bible reading. It includes simple weekly checklists and a variety of additional activities such as crafts, baking, poetry, art, music, math, games, and more.
https://www.establishedathomeco.com/product-page/sample-of-a-sweet-and-simple-preschool

Martin Luther King Jr. Activity Pack: Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this printable activity set. 7 pages, including information about Martin Luther King Jr., writing prompts, a word search, word scramble, and more. https://blessedhomeschool.com/product/martin-luther-king-jr-printables/

Winter Word Puzzles and Coloring Pages. Celebrate winter with these worksheets full of fun and engaging word puzzles. This January packet includes a winter word search, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and more to help kids practice winter vocabulary words. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Word-Search-Puzzles-Worksheets-and-January-Coloring-Pages-Activities-10707530

Free Print-and-Play Games
Over 75 games you can print out for free, organized by subject!
https://gypsygameschooler.com/free-games/