Math is the least liked subject for many homeschool parents and children. It can be scary, boring and frustrating. But math doesn’t have to be any of these things. Research has shown that children learn best and better understand what they are learning about when they can make connections with previous learning or with […]
By developing and using weekly thematic units, you can add fascinating topics to required subjects–thus making your homeschool classroom much more interesting and fun–for you and your students. For example, you might determine that your weekly theme is going to be rainbows. Your math manipulatives could be arranged in rainbow order. The books you read […]
A guest blog post written by Trish Madonia Homeschooling high school can seem daunting, but the good news is that it isn’t. Actually, while it does come with its own set of challenges, it’s quite fun! Getting Started With Homeschooling a High School Student We need to start the conversation about homeschooling high school by discussing […]
With its roots in conservation, Marineland Dolphin Adventure near St Augustine, Florida is on call to provide aide to injured sea animals in the area. The staff of Marineland do everything they can to save and support injured sea life and return it to the waters, if possible. They also offer dolphin encounters of many types as […]
If only homeschoolers had a nickel for every time they heard the question, "... but what about socialization?" That infamous socialization question, for any seasoned homeschooler, is quite a humorous one!
There are seven core skills that are central to school success for any child, whether home-schooled or otherwise. By building these skills in your child, you'll ensure that she has a solid foundation for school and for life. Today TestingMom.com wants to share these skills and how you can use them to help your child break away from the pack!
“There is no kind of knowledge to be had in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themselves, of the world they live in. Let them at once get into touch with Nature, and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life. We […]
It's important that we teach our children practical life skills--skills that teach them how to survive in society--how to thrive in society. Read on for a great life skills checklist.
The Junior Ranger Program. Really, does it get much better than fun, free (mostly) and educational? This program, hosted by a series of national and state parks, is an exciting way for your kids to learn the environmental and historical aspects of your region. If you are anything like me, you have seen posts about […]
For almost eight months (when we began homeschooling), I have been trying to establish a homeschool routine for my 10-year old son that works to get the most work done, with the least amount of angst and frustration for both of us. And for the same eight months, I have been struggling with the answer, […]