We want the best for our children, so it’s not surprising that most parents wonder what the heck they’re doing at some point during their homeschool journey. If you’ve ever wondered “Am I doing it right?” You’re not alone!
When you start to wonder if you’re messing up big time, it’s a good idea to reexamine [...]
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Everyone has to learn the alphabet, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a boring endeavor. In fact, since this is often the first thing that you’ll be doing with your child when they start school, it should be lots of fun. So, if you are looking for something to make the ABC’s fun, [...]
With a slew of holidays coming up, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hannukkah and Christmas, you have a number of great learning opportunities at your fingertips. What could be better for a homeschooler than researching their favorite time of year?
Whether you celebrate these holidays or not, it can still be a great way to get kids learning about [...]
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Being that I’ve been feeling under the weather the past few days, I thought I’d broach the topic of being ill when you’re homeschooling your kids. What do you do when you have your students waiting for you and you can barely drag yourself out of bed?
You really have three options here. One, you can [...]
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While not everyone uses curriculum in homeschooling, nearly everyone can use texts of some sort. After all, readers are a great way to let kids practice their reading comprehension and textbooks on science and history can really help you with teaching. The only problem is that texts can be quite pricey, particularly once you get [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to review an interesting book that could be invaluable to homeschoolers who are interested in using technology to create their courses. The book, Moodle 1.9 for Teaching 7-14 Year Olds, is a guide that takes you through Moodle a useful course planning software that is available for free.
Truthfully, this book [...]
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Study habits are something that rarely get covered in homeschooling. Since it is a more flexible environment, it can be tempting to ignore this area of study, but if your children are going to go to school at some point, even if it’s college or uni, they will need to know how to sit down [...]
We all strive to teach our children to be the best people they can be, but sometimes, in a world full of consumerism and “stuff”, it can be difficult. That’s why I recommend volunteering as a part of your homeschool curriculum. In fact, summertime is the ideal time to do this!
Not sure where to start? [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]