Research papers, classic literature, critiques, essay writing, grammar, and college prep vocabulary are all part of a high school language arts course of study. At its core, it’s very similar to the language arts you’ve taught your students all along. Ultimately, though, there will be some important changes. Keep reading to find out what those […]
When you first made the decision to homeschool, you might not have been thinking about college. But now that your child is older and ready for advanced level courses, maybe even college-level courses, where do you start? There is good news, your student can take online courses for college credit. It’s easy to get started […]
Although the school year has come to an end, that doesn’t mean learning should! Preventing the summer slide is a very real concern for homeschooling families. Statistics show that students lose a good amount of learning during the summer months IF they don’t engage in brain-challenging activities. What’s worse is that this regression builds upon […]
How to Learn a Foreign Language at Home The idea of homeschooling has its fair share of grand issues to contend with such as socialization, pedagogy, and personal values but it also faces smaller, yet equally important challenges during the process. One of the most common is subject matter. Most parents feel comfortable with the […]
Just like no two kids are alike, every homeschool family will be different. If you are choosing to homeschool overseas, you’ll find some interesting aspects you’ll want to address. Whatever the reason may be for finding an alternative to the local school, homeschooling can be a very good solution for families living overseas and it can be accomplished with just a little bit […]
Independence isn’t something we should take for granted. After all, independence and individual freedoms lie at the heart of our ability to homeschool. But sometimes, independence comes as a result of a battle. Such is the case for the state of Texas who won its freedom from Mexico. We call that day of remembrance San […]
Are you ready to create concoctions and explosions? It’s science fair time and that’s exactly the type of thing your student will get to do! Preparing for the science fair pays off in big ways because your child learns far more than just science concepts throughout the process of putting together an experiment. For many […]
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This is a guest blog post from Sonlight. The average active vocabulary of an adult English speaker is ten to twenty thousand words, with a passive vocabulary (the words you recognize, but don’t use) of 40,000. As a point of comparison, Shakespeare’s vocabulary is estimated at over 66,000. When you read, your children learn vocabulary […]