#HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Science fair season is fast approaching - are you ready for it? For some families, the science fair is the highlight event of the year! The opportunity to conduct really cool experiments, show…


State testing for homeschoolers? In fact, should your homeschooling student even participate in end-of-year testing?  Of course, that Depends on the state you live in. In short, you may or may…


Last month, we talked about how important reading aloud is to children. Since the focus in that post was early readers, this month we wanted to provide you with a list suitable for children to…


Are you sick and tired of homeschooling? You really can get to a point in your journey where homeschooling has practically taken over your life and leaves you dreading it every day. As a result,…


One of the joys of homeschooling is being able to help your children put their thoughts into words. However, the next phase can get a little tricky. Evaluating your children’s writing can be…


A new year is a new opportunity to set some goals for ourselves! Wipe the slate clean and forget about the past! Right? If only it were always that simple. Somehow, by mid-January, we’re often…


Are you going to start homeschooling in the middle of the year? It’s not as hard or scary as you might have once thought! In fact, there are actually a few homeschool programs that are VERY…


When teaching younger students to read, one of the best things you can do for them is read aloud to them and with them. A recent study (2015) showed that reading aloud is far superior in building…


Once Christmas passes, it seems we’re all gearing up to ring in a brand new year! For some, the week following Christmas is a time to put away Christmas decor and get a jump start on those…


In today’s age, most students of all ages have access to the internet in one way or another. Between cell phones, tablets, computers, and game systems, students are interacting with others…