Flexibility is the hallmark characteristic of homeschooling, not just in how work gets done during the day or where it gets accomplished but even in creating formal flex schedules in class assignment at the high school level. High school is the time frame in which...
Parents determine the best education for their child but as the student enters high school, this should become a discussion to ensure that the teen is able to work towards their goals and graduate in the best position to move forward. High school is the final stretch...
Organization balanced with flexibility is the hallmark of every great homeschooling experience. This means having a scheduled start/end time is important, but it may be different depending on what works best for your children. Having them all on the same schedule is...
The first thing is to know and accept each child’s personality and approach to learning for what it is because fighting it will only bring frustration for both you and the student. Every child has a unique way of learning information, processing the material and being...
Some families want to homeschool their children but cannot afford to have one parent stay at home and teach full-time, so they skip the option and either have to keep their kids in public school or spend a large portion of their budget for a private education....
Parents who choose to homeschool their elementary children are committing themselves to being intimately involved with their child’s education on a daily basis. Every subject can be taught by the parent if that is the option they select, along with the traditional...
If your’ homeschool student has expressed a desire to go to college or wants to be in a career that requires a degree, then you need to start thinking about the requirements before they start high school. There are some steps that can be taken in middle school, but...
One of the hallmarks of homeschooling is flexibility but this can be taken to the extreme when parents leave too much room for ‘student choice’. This typically results in no set schedule, kids deciding how much (or little) they want to do that day and a mad dash at...
Education is important so selecting the best online homeschool platform is a decision that requires careful research to make sure that the student receives the maximum amount of benefits and a quality academic program in a college preparatory program that will help...
Homeschooling is often thought of as a full-time alternative to traditional public and private schooling, but many programs also offer a part-time option for families to consider. It is affordable, requires less documentation than a full-time application and can be...