In elementary school, much of the information that is taught or contained in textbooks is straightforward with each grade providing opportunities for the student to transition from a ‘concrete’ approach to analytical or being able to understand concepts and think on...
One common fear that all parents have in their mind regarding teaching children at home is that can limit development of their social skills. However, home-schooled children do get ample opportunities to socialize with others. By becoming a part of homeschooling...
As with any new project there is lots of excitement on the part of the parent and student who are looking forward to being at home instead of a public school and the parent taking on the role of teacher. However, there is a lot of planning that needs to be done...
Having the right tools and resources is a critical piece in homeschooling so parents must take the time to research the various options and methods to find the right fit for their student. There are local homeschool groups that work together to share the tasks or...
In public school, the move to 6th grade often comes with switching schools and going from the top of the elementary hierarchy to the bottom of the middle school group. This can be scary and overwhelming but as a homeschool student this entire situation is avoided. The...
Every child learns differently, while some do fine in a classroom environment with a large group, others need more one-on-one attention on a regular basis. How your child learns best should be one of the first questions a parent asks themselves and discusses with the...
After researching, there does not appear to be any stipulation that parents must choose a homeschool program that is situated in their state of record. This means that if you live in Texas then you can partner with a school in Florida but before making this decision...
The quality of a student’s education is based on a few things including the curriculum and teachers providing the instruction. Some parents are looking for a specific type of curriculum that aligns with their world view perspective such as a Christian online...
The majority of families have more than one child at differing ages which means they cover a range of grades, sometimes crossing between elementary, middle school and high school. The first step is to know that as a parent, you don’t have to do it alone because there...
Homeschooling with a toddler can be a challenging task. Moms get bogged down with managing the homeschooling of their older children while taking care of toddlers. Homeschooling with a toddler can be a challenging task. Moms get bogged down with managing the...