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 my 3 year old has been begging to get on the computer. While we have Reader Rabbit Toddler for him, one of his absolute favorite things to do is play on Starfall.com. This site is really quite impressive. We’ve only delved into the ABC section, but I think it is worth a mention as [...]
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It used to be that adults were the only ones affected by stress. Kids lived in their own world for the most part, uninhibited by the anxieties that come with age and responsibilities. These days, everything has changed. Sadly, stress is becoming a major factor in children’s lives and it just shouldn’t be that way!
Where [...]
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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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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With summer here and no strict routine in place, chances are you find yourself with some bored kids on your hands from time to time. Fortunately, they don’t need to stay bored for long. Stock up on the craft supplies, dive into one of these sites and keep them busy creating!
Family Fun: A great site [...]
Back when homeschooling was illegal in most areas, it was hard to be a homeschooler. You didn’t get to talk about school and kids had to stay indoors on school days, during school hours, so the neighbors wouldn’t talk. These days, we are far luckier, with the freedom to enjoy the playground off hours and [...]
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Often, when a child is attending school in a public forum, they need days off from time to time, just as adults occasionally need days off from work just to recover. These days off are typically called “mental health days”. But are homeschoolers in need of these, as well?
I think we can all agree that [...]
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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 [...]