Look For The Learning At Christmas
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that we can take the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas as a break from traditional learning and use what is going on around us as learning opportunities…. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
A Bushel and a Peck: {Week 20}: Homeschool mom confessions
I’m writing this post while I listen to Dan and Emma playing word games together on the floor of our living room. They’re rolling lettered dice, making words, writing them down and counting up points. It’s good stuff. The wood stove is cranking and the room is so warm I feel the flush in my cheeks. It’s dark and rainy outside so no pressure to be out of doors raking or planting bulbs or chopping wood. This is the kind of afternoon I was longing for, just last week. But as I sit here and
TODAY’S HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE: MAKE & PRINT FLASHCARDS FOR FREE
When I was in college I used flashcards to study for tests. They are a beautiful thing. I would hand write the vast amounts of information from my notes and books into small, little bite sized chunks. I would then flash those buggers till the cows came home. The ones I knew went in one pile and the ones I didn’t have down pat went into the other
Homeschooling for High School - The Pros & Cons!
Lots of people decide on homeschooling their children every day since when done properly it can be very beneficial for the child or children in question. Religion, socialization and better education are just some of the reasons people take this step. Of course every homeschooling parent will one day come to the moment when he or she must decide whether homeschooling for high school is in the best interests of their children. Like everything there can be good and bad The truth is like with eve
How Sam is getting ready for the CLEP test in American History
I did quite a bit of research to get the materials for Sam to use in preparing for the CLEP test. I started by spending a lot of time at the ClepForHomeschool Yahoo Group. From there I was able to glean a lot of tips and support. From there I determined that I needed a “spine” for Sam’s course of study and I could add reading material, films and more to that. Every week we start out by reading a section from CLEP History of the United States I (REA) (Test Preps) I pick and choose a
Learning Notes: November 24-30, 2008
Learning Notes: November 24-30, 2008 A week of “vacation” around here… which, as most of you homeschooling families know, does not mean there was no learning taking place. I just decided not to pull out anything formally academic and instead revel in the social opportunities this week. If you’re interested, you can find my summary of the week’s learning notes behind the cut.
Online Home School
Online Home School By Andy Austim | November 30, 2008 by Andy Austim Online home school represents one of the best means for career advancement these days. Getting ahead in one’s career is a desirable goal and is easier to accomplish with online home school programs. For those wanting to obtain either a high school diploma or a college degree with minimal fuss and at affordable costs, an online home school is the best alternative to attending traditional schools. Widely held to be an educ
Thankful for Our Family
I’m thankful for my cousin and her family, for helping us with our YouTube video. It’s part of my December Newsletter, and it’s a video to illustrate how annoyed I was when my… Need more help homeschooling high school? Check out www.TheHomeScholar.com to learn more.
What Are The Benefits of Home Schooling?
What Are The Benefits of Home Schooling? By Andy Austin | November 30, 2008 by Andy Austim Many public schools today are fraught with problems. For these reasons, the benefits of home schooling become more evident. Home schooling offers a way to escape these conditions and provide a true education for the child. Parental control over the environment is a big positive factor. Public schools have disadvantages such as having too many children and not enough teachers, or issues with drugs or
How do I go about getting my son into homeschooling?
Michele C asked:
I am thinking about getting my son into homeschooling but I do not know where to start.