Top 10 Reasons to Homeschool your Child
There are many reason why I believe that you should homeschool your child…but I didn’t want to bore you with ALL of them. So I decided to share with you the top 10 reasons why you should homeschool your child….and here they are: The learning is customized not standardized based on each child’s performance. Better […]
Save Money Homeschooling
When we first started homeschooling years ago, I was amazed at how much curriculum was out there. I received numerous magazines with hundreds of different curriculum choices. It can be overwhelming especially for a new homeschooling parent. The quest to find the perfect curriculum can be a daunting task. One that you might invest a […]
Private vs Homeschooling – Know your Options
Choosing an education for your child is a critical decision that will impact the prospects and successes of your child in a personal and professional capacity. There is much debate about the type of education that produces the best results. In this post we will be discussing private vs homeschooling. Private schools have some positive […]
Is Homeschooling Right for our Family?
So you are considering home-based education for your child. You are not alone. Homeschooling numbers continue to rise with approximately 2.4 million students with no indication of slowing down. Has your child come home crying because of bullying, or is your child getting behind in their studies because of the one size fits all teaching […]
I don’t want to leave my child at school…Homeschooling options for moms
Your child, is the most precious thing on earth. You nurture, love, and protect your child up until the age of 3. Then you start hearing “well meaning” friends ask the question, “So, when is Junior going to start preschool?” Then dread starts filling your heart………my child, this precious little one, heading out into the […]
Shocking Homeschooling Statistics
There are more than 2 million homeschooled students in the United States. Homeschooling is a growing trend increasing between 2-8% each year with no sign of slowing down. It’s easy to understand why more parents are choosing to school their child at home given the recent tragedies in the schools…….violence, bomb threats, shootings. Home-based education […]
Getting Started on Homeschooling – Steps to Take
Now that you have made the decision to homeschool, you are excited and nervous all at the same time. Does that sound about right? You know that there are many things to consider to get ready for the school year, and you are wondering what you need to focus on first. Take a deep breath […]
Arizona Requirements for Homeschooling
You have taken the plunge to homeschooling……now what? You’re wondering what you need to know as far as your state laws are concerned such as: Who do I notify of my decision to homeschool? What are the reporting requirements? Are there required subjects or can I decide what I want my child to learn? What […]
Educate at Home – You Can Do It!
More than 90 resignations in the Gilbert School District in AZ, the district where I belong, has a lot of parents worried this will have an impact in the quality of their child’s education. I share their concerns. Looks like a lack of unity between administrators and the school board, our leaders. It’s this kind […]