In homeschooling, you often have to make decisions that you never considered before. One of these is holiday time. Obviously, you want to take some time off for the holidays, but how much?
In public schools, next week is either completely off or running on half days for Mon-Wed, then there is the long weekend. But [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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