#HOMESCHOOL HELP
Post Sponsored by Baker Publishing Group In a world filled with screens and structured schedules, children are losing something vital: Imagination, a source of innovation, resilience, problem-solving,…
Should Your Homeschooled Child Get a GED?
Post Sponsored by Essential Education This question is increasingly on the minds of many parents who have guided their children through a personalized education at home. The General Educational…
Comprehension: A New Solution to an Old Problem
It’s been known for millennia that children love stories. As human beings, our brains are wired to receive information in this form. Stories help the reader form the emotional connection…
Best States for Homeschooling
At some point in your homeschooling journey--whether you’re just starting or are 10 years in--you may find yourself making an out-of-state move. While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states,…
The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling
My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…
To Be or Not to Be – Learning From Failure Pt. 2
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse This is part 2 in a series on Learning from Failure. Read part 1 here. Now I know it can be considered poor form to discuss failure, especially in homeschooling…
What to Do When Your Homeschool Curriculum Isn’t Working
I love a new school year! I love having a chance to reminisce. Indeed to look over the past year and pull out the precious memories and the keepsakes. And, most of all, treasure them! But that…
Pros and Cons of Homeschool Testing
“Close your books and clear your desks - pop quiz!” How many times did you hear that when you were in school? Did those words make you cringe? If so, you may have bad memories of quizzes…
Let’s Get Started Homeschooling
Whether you're just beginning to homeschooling or are in your 15th year, every year can be different. Life happens, kids get older, circumstances change, etc. One thing that doesn't change is…