Volunteer Contributor post by Kimberly Smith The library is a wonderful resource for any homeschool parent. I use my library for most of my subjects including: reading, science, math, art, music, and history. The resources help to enrich the curriculum that I am already using. However, if you wanted to – you could just use […]
This post has been sponsored by Classical Academic Press and Time4Learning.com We’ve all been there before. You are standing at the entrance to a homeschool convention exhibitors hall with the hundreds of homeschool resources stretching out before us. Your eyes glazing over – pulse racing – wondering if searching for a new curriculum was worth […]
Do you know how to best utilize learning styles and strengths to help your child succeed? Using both learning styles and learning strengths is a great way to equip your learner!
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 read independently or to have read to them. These are some great titles, and all are wholesome. Perfect for elementary-aged […]
The new year is well underway. The holidays are behind us and we are all thinking about how to finish off our year. This is the time I like to stop and reflect on how our school year is going so far. New Year Reflections Every year I like to reflect and write down some […]
“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 and testing in general and may have sworn them off for your homeschooling kids. Is that the best […]
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning. After ringing in the new year and celebrating the holidays, you may feel a bit energized and ready for the best year yet! But before you start, sit back and contemplate how your homeschooling experience unfolded over the past year. Review your notes, speak with your children, and evaluate […]
Many people think that homeschoolers are not prepared for college. According to research by the National Education Association, most people are concerned about the effectiveness of a homeschool curriculum and the lack of socialization. However, the facts prove that homeschoolers are often even more successful in college than other students. Many professors note that homeschoolers […]
The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! You can almost imagine Paul Revere on his horse riding through the streets shouting a warning of the upcoming holiday season! So much to do, so little time that it’s easy to let the learning time slide a bit … BUT, we can keep the learning going […]
It’s important that we always remember to pay homage to our heroes, especially our military heroes. They’ve voluntarily decided to put their lives at risk to protect our country! What if your homeschooled student wants to become one of these heroes? Can homeschooled students enter the military? Does the Military Accept Homeschoolers? In short, absolutely! […]