The SEA Homeschoolers Magazine is a publication of SEA Books & More. It features articles written for secular academic homeschoolers by secular academic homeschoolers. Each issue has advice, information, book recommendations, homeschool projects, recipes, and travel notes.

This issue is jam packed with article from the SEA Online Teachers. It is filled with articles to help with your homeschooling, activities to do with your kids, a yummy recipe just perfect for summer, & our newest quarterly feature, a logic puzzle!

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Handcrafting a Culture of Thinking: Metacognition
by Blair Lee

6 Kinds of Books Your Kids (and You) Should Read
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

The Biography of a Continent
by Alison Blanco

The History of Pride
by Joshua Jernigan

Historical Thinking: Research and Writing for Young Historians 
by Samantha Matalone Cook

Own Voices Booklist
by Alycia Wright

Activity: Easy Engineering at Home
by Kathy Ceceri

Mindfulness and the Focused Attention Practice
by Mary Martin

Our Homeschool Journey
by Jena Borah

Recipe: Roasted Vegetables
by Blair Lee

Activity: What Is Micro-Life (Pre-released excerpt from Blair’s newest course)
by Blair Lee

Show and Tell Logic Puzzle
by Debbie Kupfer

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Handcrafting for a Balanced Learner
by Blair Lee

The Power of Youth Activism in Fighting Climate Change
by Climate Reality Youth Group

Earth Day Projects for Climate Historians and Activists
by Samantha Matalone Cook, MAT

Build a Mini Planetarium
by Blair Lee

Think of Writing like Cooking: The Ages and Stages of Writing Instruction 
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

How Tough Math Challenges Build a 21st Century Skill Set
by Katlin Chadwick

Recipe: Gluten Free Cream Puffs
by Samantha Matalone Cook, MAT

Activity: Robot Dissection
by Kay Yang

Teaching Consent Through Minecraft
by Gwendolyn Thompson

Gameschooling: The “All Games are Educational” Perspective
by Edward Stafford

Games We Love
A list of games that the editors and authors of this issue love.

5 Steps to Creating Your Own Board Game
by Samantha Matalone Cook

How Two Homeschooled Kids Became Game Developers
by Miro Siegel

Oculus Quest Game Review
by Simon Cook

Entropy: The Spreading of Energy
by Conceptual Academy

Turning the News into Writing Prompts
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

5 Tips that Keep Learners Engaged & Brains Focused
by Blair Lee

Beyond Fun: Playful Learning as a Path to Flow
by Dr. Sabrina Weiss

LAB: Flaming Pumpkins
by Blair Lee

Teaching the 2e Learner
by Kimberlee Joseph

2021 Reading Challenge

Curiosity-Driven Learning and Mathematics
by Julie Schneider, MSE, MA

Climate in a Box
by Conceptual Academy

Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset
by Mary Martin, PhD

Escaping the Early College Rat Race
by Lindsey Sodano

Curriculum Review: High School Writing with Daniel Park’s “How Would You Rule?” by Dayla Learning
by Samantha Matalone Cook

How to Start a Virtual Book Club
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Astronomy Themed Books, Documentaries, & Movies
by Blair Lee

The Path Toward Science Literacy 
by John Suchocki

7 Tips for How to Handcraft a Secular, Eclectic, Academic Education
by Blair Lee

Welcoming Diversity
by Jocelyn Cooper

The Importance of Teen Programs at Conferences
by Dawn Holtan

Worldschooling, Our Journey & the Importance of Community
by Miro Siegal

Making History Matter
by Samantha Matalone Cook

Critical Thinking: Metrics and Methods
by Dr. Sabrina Weiss

Conceptual Academy: Chemistry
Science Courses: Grades 9-12
Review by Blair Lee

Teaching Consent Through Minecraft
by Gwendolyn Thompson

Gameschooling: The “All Games are Educational” Perspective
by Edward Stafford

Games We Love
A list of games that the editors and authors of this issue love.

5 Steps to Creating Your Own Board Game
by Samantha Matalone Cook

How Two Homeschooled Kids Became Game Developers
by Miro Siegel

Oculus Quest Game Review
by Simon Cook

Entropy: The Spreading of Energy
by Conceptual Academy

Turning the News into Writing Prompts
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Books to Read During Native American Heritage Month
by Blair Lee

Teaching Native American History
by Samantha Matelone Cook

Ecos: First Continent Game Review
by Edward Stafford

Thoughts on Teaching Grammar
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Climate Challenge this Month
by Blair Lee

Science Activity: Hearing Movement
By Conceptual Academy

Three Strategies for Helping Reluctant Writers
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Teaching Your Dyslexic Child to Read
by Pamela Brookes

16 Educational Toys that Make Great Gifts
by Kat Hutcheson

The Art of Movie Magic
by Jason Grooms

Climate Action Challenge
by Blair Lee

Using NaNoWriMo in Your Homeschool
by Anne Ryan

Science Activity: Rotating Peanut Butter
By Conceptual Academy

What Does Meeting Writing Standards Look Like at Every Age
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Let Them Play is Only Half the Story: Part Two
by Samantha Matalone Cook

Helping to Save the World: Choosing a Service Project
by Blair Lee

Book Pairings that Will Get Your Teen Talking about Big Ideas
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason for the SEA Teen Book Club

Worldschooling: Southern Africa As Our Classroom
by Steve Askin and Catherine Hanna

Bouyant Balloons 
By Conceptual Academy

Planning and Leading the Trip of a Lifetime
by Steve Askin and Catherine Hanna

Homeschooling While Working
by LM Preston

Homeschooling Methodologies
by Blair Lee

This is What Perfectionism Looks Like
by Heather Boorman

How to Satisfy the Powers that Be
by Farrar Williams

Measuring the Speed of Light
By Conceptual Academy

Climate Literacy: It’s an Education Issue
by Blair Lee

Going from Rigor to Relaxed
by Farrar Williams

How to get a Special Needs Assessment for Homeschooled Kids
by Pam Ragland

If Your Child Needs a Gap Year…
Have Them Take It
by Blair Lee

An Eclectic Summer Reading List
by Kat Hutcheson

Ten Storytelling Podcasts for Summer Travel & Carschooling
by Lilly Vicens

One Third Stories Review
By Ann Ryan

How to Create a Parent Led
Homeschool Co-op
by Sharon Anderson

Celestron Binocular Review
by Blair Lee

“Let Them Play” Is Only Half the Story
by Samantha Matalone Cook MAT

How to Be an Ally
by Laurabeth Rapaz

College… So Many Choices
by Laura Kazan

The Four Methods of Evaluation
by Blair Lee MS

An Absolutely Beautiful Collection of Alphabet Books
by Kat Hutcheson

Ladybug Fun with Kids in the Garden
by homeschoolgardens.com

Assessment, Evaluation, & Grades
by Blair Lee MS

50+ Kid Picked Favorites for Homeschooling Young Learners
by Kat Hutcheson

Ready…Set…Go…
by Laura Kazan M. Ed.

Participating in the Long Cruise With Sea Scouts
by Riley Bristol

Planning High School: College Admissions for the Parents of 8th and 9th Graders
by Kate Laird

Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarden
by Laura Sowdon

Advice on Applying to College
by Blair Lee MS

Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Kids

Spring Activities to Go with I’m in Charge of Celebrations
by Ann Ryan

Could Your Homeschooled Child Have Dyslexia? Dysgraphia? Dyscalculia?
by Pam Ragland

Set Their Passion Free
by Sharon Anderson

Educational Links from NASA

A Note from Founder Blair Lee

Sometimes We Should Be Uncomfortable
by Samantha Matalone Cook

Women’s History Month Reading List
by Kat Hutcheson

Advice for Joining Park Days
by Jackie Geist

10 Ways to Make Sure Your Science Curriculum Is Secular
by Blair Lee MS

Our Kids Need Us to Teach
by Farrar Williams