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Joyce McPherson

Joyce McPherson


Former columnist for Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

Joyce McPherson is the creator of the online programs "Homeschool Tools" and "Shakespeare Tools," as well as the author of a series of biographies for Greenleaf Press. With her husband, Garth, she homeschools their nine children. She can be reached at mcpclan@comcast.net.


Homeschooling Articles by Joyce McPherson

National History Day An essay writing contest to help get students interested in our nation’s past

Math Counts What can our children gain by entering this famous math competition?

Not Just Another Spelling Bee Kids can just stand there and spell. Or you can use your Bee to motivate, teach spelling, and even improve handwriting. Here's how.

Starting a Homeschool Yearbook The nuts and bolts of starting a homeschool yearbook.

A Mother-Daughter Book Club Why should the kids get to read all the good books? Enjoy them together.

Shakespeare Camp Joyce tells how to start and run your very own Shakespeare camp.

Time4Learning U of Nebraska-Lincoln ISHS

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