Has your kiddo always been interested in computers? Do they enjoy tinkering with their devices or seem to fix technology issues before you even understand the problem? Bless this generation; they understand it all so quickly! A lot of children interested in computers often find great enjoyment from coding. Also known as computer programming, coding […]
The internet is an amazing educational tool and one that homeschoolers should take advantage of, however, it is not without danger. Take precautions, play it safe and you'll never be sorry!
There are many benefits of learning Latin, and a number of ways it still influences our daily lives. While it may feel like more of a challenge to take on this archaic, mysterious language, we want to explain how it can enrich and deepen your homeschool study. If you’re considering a foreign language already, here’s why you perhaps should choose Latin.
Interested in taking your writing curriculum to the next level? You can do it - create your own homeschool writing curriculum with these tips.
In previous posts, we brought you lists of wholesome books for Early Elementary and Elementary lists. This time we’re heading to focus on our middle school students! (For a printable version of the following list, please click the image at the bottom of this post.) Sixth Grade: Dear Mr. Henshaw – This novel deals with […]
State testing for homeschoolers? In fact, should your homeschooling student even participate in end-of-year testing? Of course, that Depends on the state you live in. In short, you may or may not have a choice; some states require assessment tests for homeschoolers but some also do not. So, who has to test? State Laws for […]
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 […]
A new year is a new opportunity to set some goals for ourselves! Wipe the slate clean and forget about the past! Right? If only it were always that simple. Somehow, by mid-January, we’re often dealing with broken goals. Ten days in and we want to throw in the towel because we’ve messed up. It’s […]
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 fast approaching and, naturally, you may be feeling the pressure to get it all done in time before the end of the year. While this is traditionally supposed to be a time for families and friends to convene and make memories, let’s face it – it takes a lot of planning, preparing, […]