Homeschool Planning
How to Use the Multiple Intelligences Method to Homeschool
Multiple Intelligences approach to education is based on the theory by Howard Gardner. Gardner is a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. He proposed…
How to Foster Innovation in Home Education
Guest post by Sam Bowman As a teacher, especially one that is teaching kids from home, developing lesson plans and finding ways to be engaging can be particularly challenging. You want to…
Prevent Summer Reading Slide with these Fun Ideas!
Guest post by Katie Glennon It's summertime, the season of vacations and activities outdoors and in the sun! But that doesn't mean activities like reading books have to stop. Kids who don't…
How Year-Round Homeschooling Can Help Your Student’s Achievement
Guest post by Amanda Sims. When we began homeschooling our oldest at the age of five, year-round schooling was not the plan. I grew up in the public school system and assumed we would school…
5 Tips for Finishing Your School Year Strong
For those that do not homeschool year round, the end of year "wrap up" is coming to close in a few short weeks. At this point, many homeschool families are scrambling to finish. Making sure…
Customizing Your Homeschool Plan for Boy Learners
While not everyone is the same, most of us have likely noticed some distinct differences between how boys and girls learn in general. Many girls are more engaged by writing out stories and…
How to Homeschool with the Charlotte Mason Method
This is a volunteer post by Kim Andrysczyk. Charlotte Mason style of education is based on the teachings of Charlotte Mason. Mason was a British educator in the nineteenth century. This approach…
Don’t Forget Your End of the Year Checklist!!
The end of the school term is fast approaching, and there are always loose ends that need to be tucked away! Don't worry! We've got you covered! We are here to help you wrap things up with…
Homeschool Convention Survival Tips
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com Congratulations, you made the exciting choice to attend a homeschool convention! These conventions provide a unique opportunity to meet other homeschoolers,…
How to Homeschool with the Waldorf Method
This is a volunteer contributor post by Kim. Waldorf style of education is based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Steiner was a philosopher and social reformer of the nineteenth century.…