HOMESCHOOLING Methods
Today, you have a number of different philosophies, methods and approaches to choose from when it comes to home education. Here is a brief overview of the more common homeschooling methods. Eclectic method — An eclectic homeschooling family takes bits and pieces from a variety of different methods to form their own homeschooling philosophy. Charlotte Mason […]
Words of encouragement
Words of encouragement – Homeschool your child Anything that you do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year will eventually bring you to discouragement. Nothing can be that positive ALL of the time. That is why we need encouragement. When our husbands are working long hours and they need […]
The homeschooling debate
There are many things in life that bring controversy. Whenever you go against the majority vote or do something that is a little different in society you will bring conflict. Homeschooling is right at the top of the list of controversial topics. The best thing to do when arguing a debate is present the pros […]
Homeschooling resources
The internet is full of great free resources. A quick google search will bring you to hundreds of links. Here are some great resources that are tried, true, and best of all FREE! A 2 Z’s Homes cool This is a community website that will help you home educate your kids from preschool, kindergarten, up to […]
Homeschooling myths debunked
Despite the fact that there are millions of homeschoolers across America, it still goes against the “norm” for society. Whenever you have something go against what is acceptable in society than you have certain ideals attached to what it means to be homeschooled. Some of these might be true, but most of them are false. […]
Homeschool statistics
There is a lot of debate, myths and misguided information regarding homeschooling. Take a look at these statistics related to the promising hope of homeschooling: Over 2.04 million students are learning at home in America. A 75% increase from 1999. 73% report dissatisfaction from the American public school educational system as a main reason to […]
Getting started in homeschooling 10 things to consider
So you want to start homeschooling your child? Here are 10 things to consider before taking the plunge. TIME ——Remember you will still have the same 24 hours as the rest of the world, except you will find that the day quickly becomes consumed with home and homeschool activities. From craft projects to science experiments, […]
Examine your child’s learning style—homeschooling your child
Do you and your child clash? Are you concerned about homeschooling because your student is just so different from you? You’re not alone! Each student is different and this can prove challenging to teachers. As a homeschooler, however, you have the unique opportunity to find tools that match your child’s unique learning style. There are basically 3 […]
5 Quick Start homeschooling suggestions
Getting started on homeschooling your child can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 quick start suggestions to get you started on homeschooling your child: Step 1. Look up your states homeschooling laws. Learn what it is you have to do to legally teach your children. It may mean testing, or […]
Fun homeschooling ideas
Homeschooling your child at home can be such an enjoyable experience for both parent as well as child. There are so many fun things that you can do and at the same time teach! Here are 10 fun homeschooling ideas to help brighten up your learning day: Take a trip to the kitchen and bake […]
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