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Homeschooling? It Just Doesn't Matter
"You know, it just doesn't matter."This thought bounced into my head during one of my endless internet research expeditions, trying to find the "right" curriculum. After home schooling since 1996, I now realize what others have been saying all along: it just doesn't matter.Read more…Three Effective Tips for Planning and Managing Homeschool Lessons
Tip #1Basic Lesson PlanningIf you use different books from different publishers, it can get a little confusing trying to figure out and remember how many lessons (or pages) per day (or week) you need to complete to finish each book by the end of the year.First, take your teacher's manual and see how many lessons there are. Then, divide this by the total number of school days you have in the year.Read more…Top Four Reasons to Teach Grammar in Your Homeschool
Are you a "relaxed homeschooler"? Have you ever wondered if spending one, two, or even more years on grammar is a meaningful use of your precious time? Have you heard that extensive grammar studies are not important, as long as the student reads well and reads a lot?Read more…Home Schooling - A Quiet Revolution
In the last 30 years or so, a quiet revolution has begun, and it’s changing the way people look at the compulsory nature of school forever. What started out in the 60’s as a radical choice made mostly by parents concerned about the lack of religious teaching in public schools has evolved into something spectacular...something so perfect that it seems intimidating.Read more…Home Schooling Information for the Parent
Home schooling can be a difficult decision. Many believe that home schooling can not prepare a child to deal with real life situations. By attending a public school, the child is more likely to be involved in school team sports, drama clubs, band activities, after school clubs, and be more socially interactive with others.Read more…Home Schooling Can Be Fun Too!
Spelling Bees are great to have once a week or every other week. It is fun for the kids and challenging. They really try their hardest to spell the word correctly.Read more…Homeschooling Has Advantages; Critics Say Kids Will Lack Socialization
Homeschooling has its obvious advantages especially considering the problems in public schools and the lack of discipline. You see, Home schooling has its advantages as the modern day US classroom is more like a giant babysitting endeavor and it hardly teaches kids what they need to know at rate they are capable of absorbing it.Recently this debate came up in an online think tank and one homeschooling brilliant parent stated; “I disagree that homeschooling leads to isolation and/or an unrealistic view of the world.Read more…10 Secrets of a Successful Homeschool
1. Have fun. Attitude is everything with home learning. Enjoy learning and your kids will enjoy it.Read more…Home-Schooling Researched
Educators, Parents, Students lend me your ears, my name is Katie Criss and I am going to discuss home schooling with you. Currently there is a very heated debate over the issue of Home schooling in America. Today I am going to present you with my views on this critical subject.Read more…Homeschooling With a Packaged Curriculum
Once the decision is made to homeschool, the next major issue is which curriculum or methodology to use. While there are pros and cons for every option, this article will focus on homeschooling with a packaged curriculum.A packaged curriculum will usually include all the books, lesson plans, and scope and sequence planning needed for an entire school year.Read more…Home Schooling, A Personal Choice
I have been writing blogs about my home schooling experience. I also have been searching the web for other home schooling experiences. There are many ways to home school.Read more…Homeschooling in America
I began homeschooling in 2003. My reason was simple. I did not like the environment my children would be learning in.Read more…What is Homeschooling All About, Anyway?
The term "homeschooling" refers to choosing to educate one's children at home, rather than in a public or private school. Usually one or both parents act as "teacher," though not in the same way as a classroom teacher. Yes, it is entirely legal in all fifty states.Read more…Teach Your Kids Arithmetic - Fractions, Percents, and Decimals
Admittedly fractions are trouble for most students. In my previous article I talked about why this is so. Percents and decimals too present their share of problems to young students—adults as well.Read more…The Benefits of Homeschooling
Making the Decision to Learn from Home.Although it has been a predominant form of education throughout history, many people consider homeschooling to be a new concept. They might be surprised to learn that our Founding Fathers were educated at home.Read more…Tips for Getting Started With Homeschooling
So you're considering homeschooling? Where do you start?As with everything in life, those who prepare are more apt to succeed.Read more…Homeschooling Fredrick Douglass - Today
This article is the 1st of 3 in a series for computer based Homeschooling African American children during Black History Month. It's aim is to suggest a standards goal for teaching our children at home in order to provide them with an exceptional education to insure their future. Homeschooling using a computer to bring the enormous amount of information into our children's classroom during Black History Month can be a critical tool to reaching a parents goal for a quality education.Read more…Senior High Home Schooling: Help is on the Way!
Many cities have parent co-ops to help share resources. Check with your local library to see where and when your local home schooling group meets. Sharing books and resources with other parents is an excellent, low cost option.Read more…Senior High Home Schooling: Help - My Child is Smarter than Me!
Yikes! My child is a genius and smarter than me! It’s a scary thought, isn’t it?Read more…Home-Schooling Outside The Box
My 12 year old son is creative and intelligent. He can compose artistic and written works at a level beyond that of many his age. So why can he be so difficult to teach?Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Homeschooling category
- Choosing to Home School - By: Veronica Scott
There are many reasons that families opt to home school their children instead of sending them to school everyday. Home schooling has continued to become more popular over the past few years. When you know that it is an option you have a genuine interest in, it's wise to spend some time picking it apart. It isn't something that should be entered into lightly. Take some time to think about how it benefits you and what it is that appeals to you as opposed to traditional schooling. - Pros and Cons of Home Schooling Your Child - By: Veronica Scott
So you are thinking of homeschooling your child? There are many reasons to choose homeschooling over public schools. To help you with your decision, here are some advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling: - Is Homeschooling the Right Decision for Your Family? - By: Rebecca Walker
Home schooling requires a parent or caregiver to take full responsibility for the education that their child or children will receive outside of the traditional parameters of the classroom. - Tips for Successful home schooling - By: Rebecca Walker
Are you interested in creating a great home schooling program? Home schooling has many benefits and is no longer a matter of debate. Here are some tips to make learning at home an even more beneficial for you and your child. - Some Homeschooling Home-What you need to know - By: Rebecca Walker
Homeschooling has come a long way from relative obscurity two decades ago. It is now a leading education trend in America as well as around the world. Estimates put the growth in the sector to about 15 percent per year - 5 Things To Take Into Account When Moving Your Child From Public School And Into Home Schooling - By: Donald Saunders
If you feel that your child is stressed in the public school and is becoming more and more downcast as the weeks roll by then home schooling might well be something that you should consider. But, prepare yourself for a transition period after removing your child from public school before diving into 'full-time' home schooling. - Homeschooling: How to Get Started - By: Heather Brunson
Homeschooling is becoming a common alternative to traditional classroom teaching. Today, more parents and guardians are opting to teaching their children at home, with an estimated 750,000 to 1,000,000 students learning in a home environment. Many parents believe that homeschooling provides their children with a custom or more complete education than public or private schools. - Algebra: How To Start and Why You Really Need to Practice a Lot - By: Markella M.
The most importand factor about algebra and mathematics is that you really need to practise in order to understand the concepts. There are a lot of algebra books, tutorials, interactive lessons, online tutors and courses that can help you a lot, but without some homework and practise you are bound to fail.You cannot remember the thousands of algebra concepts and equations without truly understand what each equation really means. - 3 Tips To Help You Reduce The Cost Of Homeschooling - By: Ricky Lim
Homeschooling can be an expensive choice for parents. There are many expenditures that need to be taken into account and the financial burden can be heavy particularly if only one parent is working.However, many families have chosen homeschooling and found the homeschooling experience to be rewarding and fruitful. - Homeschooling Vs Public Schooling - By: Razvan Ionut Rovinaru
The time has come for your child to begin his education, and you are faced with the ever present question: What should I choose? Homeschooling or Public Schooling? Both offer advantages and disadvantages and we will discuss some of them in this article as it is best to know all the facts before making the decision.