Genesis on November 2nd, 2009

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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Genesis on August 3rd, 2009

During the summer, most of us spend a lot of time doing things we wouldn’t usually do during the school year. Every single one is a learning opportunity if you take advantage of it! Let’s take a look at a few of the things you can be teaching your kids this summer . . . [...]

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Genesis on April 2nd, 2009

Over the past few months, we`ve been hearing a lot about the strict laws in Germany against homeschooling. Families have faced jail time and even had their children taken from them because they were home educating their children. And more recently, entire families have been fleeing the country in order to continue with teaching their [...]

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Genesis on March 5th, 2009

There are learning experiences all around us. As homeschool parents, we have the unique opportunity to integrate our every day tasks right into school . . . even if it`s not formally a part of the educational process.
Kids tend to learn a lot better if they realize that there is actually a good reason [...]

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Genesis on January 5th, 2009

Everyone has their own reasons for homeschooling, but there are some common themes that we`ll be exploring this month. The first one is parental control over educational material and methods, what and how your child is learning.

I can`t tell you how many times I`ve heard people complain about the educational system . . . in [...]

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