How to Homeschool with the Eclectic Method
Eclectic method of homeschooling is a mixture of various approaches. This philosophy utilizes a combination of approaches to find what works. Read on to find out more!
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3 Easy Ways to Plan Your Homeschool Year
It’s that time of year when homeschool moms can be found buried under papers, notes, calendars, and textbooks as the school year planning ensues. I’ve known a few moms to get an absolute thrill as they prepare to plan their year, but it’s something I tend to dread. If you feel the same way, then […]
8 Summer Montessori Inspired Activities
The Montessori method stands apart from other teaching methods because it teaches children to become in charge of their own education by being self-directed, hands-on and playful all at the same time. It gives children the ability to do things on their own, which helps with responsibility, organization skills, planning, executing and problem-solving. The […]
What’s in Your Curriculum Bag this Season?
What’s in Your Curriculum Bag this Season? By Jamie Gaddy Some of you may be saying, “Nothing!” Which is what many homeschoolers do during the holiday season, (and don’t beat yourself up about it.) We homeschool to enjoy our freedom, and if it’s best for your family to take off during the holidays – then […]
5 Reasons to Take Online College Courses
There are many benefits to enrolling your homeschooling student in online college courses. Not only do they allow your student to benefit from earning college credit as you start thinking about college, you can also help prepare your child academically for the rigor of college — and save on tuition — before your student enrolls […]
Spotlight On: Language Arts
Does the thought of homeschooling language arts make you cringe? For many parents, this is the one subject they either excel at or despise. It’s so all-encompassing which means it’s important to have a well-rounded curriculum program and a solid plan for teaching it. How can you make sure you’re giving your homeschooler everything he […]
8 Benefits for Homeschooling Special Needs
While every child is special and has specific needs, some students learn differently than others. Students with special needs may have learning delays or behavior challenges, or they may work on a level that is different from their peers. We understand the challenges facing students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, hearing and […]
Teaching Special Education
Curriculum Resources Special Education Tools Teaching Special Ed Encouragement for Parents Teaching Math to the Child with […]
Benefits of Summer Enrichment Programs
Summer enrichment is traditionally considered to be a great way to expose students to new or more advanced areas of learning during the long summer vacation break. No argument there. But the right kind of summer enrichment program can play another significant role in a student’s academic success and that is in helping prevent summer […]
Podcast: The Well-Trained Mind
FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER In this podcast, Homeschool.com interviews author Susan Wise Bauer about her book, “The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education.” Susan was homeschooled herself and as a parent, homeschools her own children with her husband. She has been especially interested in learning and sharing about classical education because of her […]