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Desire Led Lesson Planning for Worldschoolers
When school starts back in the fall this year, I will have a 10th grader, or at least that would be his grade if he were in a public high school. Since he’s an out-of-the-box learner and we're…
Starting a Family Book Club
If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to bridge the summer learning gap, or even inspire reading this fall consider starting a family book club. This unique tradition is one that…
Coronavirus: Homeschool Solutions
Homeschooling When You Hadn’t Planned on It As concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise along with a mounting number of confirmed cases in the U.S., many parents are seeking…
AP Classes vs. Trade Training
If you are homeschooling a high school student, it's time to discuss your student's future. What does your student want to do beyond high school? This will impact the type of courses…
How to Keep Homeschool Records
Sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. A common worry for many families is how to keep records of their homeschool so they can observe state laws and prepare for high school transcripts. We’re here…
Unschooling as a Homeschool Method
I’m going to wrap up my discussion on homeschooling methods by looking at what appears to be the most misunderstood method, unschooling. I recently discovered that even within homeschooling…
Using Video Games to Build Skills
Sponsored by Arcademics. When Devices Take Over We're struggling with device take-over. Our kids are obsessed with YouTube and Nintendo. They turn into zombies when on the devices, with stunted…
Easy Homeschool Activities Using Manipulatives
Sponsored by Alpha Omega Publications. By using manipulatives in your homeschool classroom, you can provide concrete examples for abstract concepts and more fully engage your child during…
Unexpected Benefits of World Schooling
Sponsored by Culture Trotters. As homeschooling families, we all are already on the road less traveled. As world schoolers I feel like we are now out in the jungle with a machete forging our…
Journal Your Way to Stress-Free Writing
One way to get your kids to write, and actually enjoy it, is through journaling, just writing for a short amount of time every day. If done well, kids may not even realize that you’re trying…