Most parents find themselves reminding their children to go outside more often. If this sounds familiar, you’d be glad to know that gardening can be a great way to get your kids to venture outdoors more often. Besides, it’s never too early to teach them where food comes from, and the best way to do …
Working at home has it’s many benefits and finding the right jobs can be very rewarding in the end. There are a lot of women who would love to work out of their homes but have not found the right opportunities or are having trouble finding the right job. Here are a few things that …
If you are a homeschooling family you have probably already started looking at all of your options for school. You have probably already decided on a curriculum, and on how many supplies you need. Well before you start adding notebooks for scrap paper to your list there are a few other options that you may …
At some point in your homeschool journey, you’re bound to experience burnout. It is important to do your best to avoid this though. Otherwise it will affect the learning process. With this in mind, here are a few tips to help you along your journey. Know Your Limits You need to know your child’s limitations …
Homeschooling for kindergarten surprisingly stirs up a lot of controversy. Apparently, parents who have been responsible for the education of their children for the first five years of their lives are suddenly woefully incompetent. Granted, some have been incompetent from day one, but others continue to do a great job of parenting. Socialization seems to …
Advice for Success in Learning Home schooling a child or a teen is a big undertaking, but it is well-worth the effort. However, when teens begin discovering their independence, it can be a little more challenging than teaching a younger child. Consider the following 5 tips for home schooling a teen, and make it a …
I would certainly have to be oblivious to the world around me not to notice the stares, the whispers and sometimes quite loud comments of those around me. The reason for all of the commotion? God has blessed me with what some consider a large family. We have 9 children. Yes, even as I type …
Homeschooling your child can be another option to public and private schools. Some public schools aren’t quite what parents like and many private schools are very expensive. For some families, homeschooling works better for them. It has to be a mutual decision between the caregiver and the child though for it to work smoothly. There …
The Pioneering Work of John Caldwell Holt The history of home schooling has consisted of gradual attempts to reform the public school system and a turn toward education within the home by parents concerned about the quality of public education in America. The most important figure in the home school movement’s history has been the …
An Interview and Overview Recently, I have gotten many inquiries as to how my children feel about homeschool. Based on this curiosity and interest, I decided to interview my 9 and 10 year old daughters. These children have attended both public school and school at home, so they are coming from a balanced perspective. I …