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Homeschooling: How to Minimize Distractions
There are lots of times that children tend to cross the very thin line between being at home and being homeschooled. If not discussed and explained to them properly, they might think that homeschooling is good because they have the liberty to do everything in a more relaxed way. This should not be the…
How to Set Up Your Homeschool
Deciding whether to homeschool or not is quite a challenge. Now that it has been decided, setting up a homeschool environment would be the next thing to think about. If you are having a hard time on deciding or thinking up of ways on how to do this, well, we have some tips here…
10 Inspirational Quotes for Homeschoolers
“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” – Vernon Howard
What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling With Math
Many children, and even some parents, struggle with math, so don’t feel badly if this is a reality in your home. It’s nothing unheard of for the home educated and the school educated alike. Take a deep breath and know that you are not alone. Then try these 5 ways to help when your child…
Dealing with Homeschool Haters
Homeschooling is still a taboo for some even though it is widely well known and already practiced. Dealing with them might lead to a very big trouble yet knowing how to handle them correctly might lead to understanding and eventually respect to both perspectives. Here’s a quick guide to handle these misconceptions. Face the…
How to Help a Struggling Learner
“What is God thinking?” Doesn’t He know that you are already stretched to find the time in the day to teach all the subjects (heaven forbid we should skip one) to all four of your children, while still keeping the toddler and baby happy? How can you find the time needed to work one on…
How to Stop Your Children From Arguing in Your Homeschool
Children argue. As much as parents hate it, as much as we try to look for ways to nip it in the bud, it’s not going away. It’s part of being a kid and having a sibling. If you are hoping to stop your children from arguing altogether, this isn’t the article for you. If,…
10 Great Books for First Graders
**This post contains affiliate links. Finding books for first graders isn’t difficult at all. There are plenty of options for every age group and grade level. It’s finding books your child will love that’s typically the hard part. Fortunately, we have you covered with a list of books worth your child’s time, and yours….
Science and Social Studies: What to Teach Your First Grader
Often, it’s the basics of math and reading that parents find easiest to cover in their home education programs. There’s not much guesswork involved with teaching these two subjects. But what about when it comes to science, social studies, and health? There seem to be an endless list of topics to cover, so what should…