The Nicki Truesdell Podcast · Aug 11, 2025 · 49:57
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In this episode of my Homeschool 101 Series, we're talking all about elementary school: when it should start, what subjects to teach, how long instruction takes, and how to give your kids a solid foundation while actually having a childhood!
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