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You homeschool? Oh that must be expensive! What curriculum do you use? I get those comments a lot. Usually they come all in one breath, expressed as more of a statement than a genuine question. People that don’t homeschool are usually surprised when I tell them that we don’t spend nearly as much on books [...]
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If you have ever purchased educational software you have probably heard of Knowledge Adventure. They are one of the biggest developers of games for educators and schools, as well as home learning. Raven has owned several of the graded software programs, and she used to love playing JumpStart online. We were naturally excited when we [...]
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I am always on the look-out for fun websites and games that will keep my kids’ interest and provide some educational value to the experience. Usually I think of online games in terms of two categories. First, you have the games that kids love to play that have no other purpose than pure entertainment. That [...]
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Even if you have narrowed down your wish list of homeschool resources according to your philosophy, children’s learning styles, and content, you most likely will still have a number of options available to choose. I am going to share some tricks you can use to help you find the best homeschool resources out there without [...]
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My four- and five-year-old daughters go to a wonderful Montessori-style preschool. I had originally planned to homeschool, but my oldest daughter had some significant development delays that I was unable to address. I did not have the knowledge or training to work with her on cognitive processing and motor skill delays. And the preschool has [...]
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In my last article I talked about how you should have a firm grasp on the laws regarding homeschooling in your state. That is the first essential. The next item to check off your list is a little tricky. You need to have a right attitude about homeschooling. What reasons did you have for deciding [...]
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Through many years of experience with talking to new homeschooling moms, I often hear the same questions repeated time and again. Homeschooling creates a paradigm shift for many people. It goes against the grain of popular culture and society. For this reason, the thought of getting started is often laced with fear and anxiety. What [...]
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When you start with an answer and a formula to get the answer, there is no need for the question. If there were one question that I wish I could never hear again it would be, “What do I have to know for the test?” The American school system, with its emphasis on grades, tests, [...]
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Unit studies are a fantastic way to structure your homeschool lessons through a single, broad theme. Although there are plenty of unit study guides for purchase, it’s not very difficult to create your own unit study which you can customize according to the particular interests and strengths of your children. Here are the steps for [...]
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With the popularity of homeschooling and alternative education models at an all-time high, many parents are looking for free or low-cost options for their families. One of the options many are choosing is free online public school through programs such as K-12. This program allows students to study from home using public school materials and [...]
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If you have been homeschooling for a while then I can almost bet you have done some sort of notebooking during your studies. Many times when a new-ish homeschooler hears about notebooking they assume it must be some complicated method used by only the most experienced parents and students. The truth is, notebooking is simple. [...]
Read More →“Okay, alright…I give up! I’m calling the superintendent of schools, and enrolling you in public school. The bus will pick you up tomorrow.” How many home-educating mothers have said the above threat, perhaps not in quite so many (or few) words, but the same content, nonetheless? I’m sure a great many. I know my own [...]
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