We’ve talked before about getting homeschool resources off the internet, but what about doing more than just that? If you are traveling or simply don’t have the financial resources to buy expensive curriculum, then learning online could be the best option.
I know a family here in Guatemala that is homeschooling their family entirely online, since [...]
There is a lot of dissention among homeschool parents about when a child should learn to read. Some parents are all for early education, others think it is best to wait. So, what IS the right age to start reading?
Let`s take a look at the pros and cons of each age group.
Early Readers (3-5 years)
Pros:
Kids [...]
One of the problems with summer vacations is that they tend to give kids a chance to forget what they`ve learned over the past school year. In some cases, it can be a real struggle to get back into classes in the fall.
Summer school doesn`t have to be a big thing, just a quick review [...]
If you´re just getting started in homeschooling, it can be really, really confusing to figure out which curriculum to use. You have such an array of choices and it feels like if you don´t pick the perfect one, your kids will be forever doomed to being a bad homeschool statistic.
First of all, I´d like to [...]
Reading is a struggle for some children. They just don´t enjoy it and it isn´t something they would ever consider doing just because. If you have a child like this, don´t despair! Sometimes it just takes a little nudge in the right direction.
The first thing to remember is that anything a child is forced to [...]
One thing I´ve been seeing a trend toward in the world of homeschooling is the lap book. It´s a great idea that allows kids to learn while doing, something I personally think should be encouraged wherever possible, and it´s fun for the entire family.
A lapbook is a large book that may be just a large [...]