Tag: homeschooling tips
8 Great Online Resources for Homeschoolers
There is a plethora of online resources you can use to help with homeschooling. From online homeschool support groups for parents, lesson plans, games and worksheets, you can pretty much find it all. Of course, we can’t list every, single, online resource for homeschoolers in one blog post, but we can share a few of…
Frozen: A Mini-Unit Study
Ready, set, learn! This Frozen theme unit explore settings and concepts found in the adorable kids’ movie by the same name. Use the lessons, books and activities below to delve into everything from Frozen-related geography and history to science and writing. Online Reading Fjords: When Elsa loses control of her powers, she freezes not only…
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…
Gauging Your Child’s Learning Style
In order for you to give the proper education that your child really deserves, it is best to evaluate and assess first your child’s learning style and pace. In determining your child’s learning capacity, you should always keep in mind these following tips: You should be aware of the three main learning modalities of children….
Homeschooling a Fidgety Child
Unlock Your Fidgety Child’s Ability to Learn and Focus By JK Mergens Teaching is hard enough, but when you have a child who has a hard time focusing, it can seem impossible! I’m talking about the type of child who has the uncontrollable need to fidget with something at all times. He is easily distracted by the…
Tips for Easy Homeschooling
If you’ve homeschooled your children before, you know that it can be a little difficult at times. Now you have to play the part of parent and teacher, all in the same day. Although it can take some time to get used to these different roles, it is possible. These tips can help you have…
Teaching Science to Your Homeschooled Child
As a parent who homeschools your children, you need to be an “expert” on all topics, including science. Although you might feel overwhelmed with the thought of providing your children with quality science lessons, it can actually be fun and easy! Simply follow these tips on teaching science to your homeschooled child. Know What to…
10 Suprising Benefits of Homeschooling
Coming up with a decision whether to homeschool your kids or not is really a challenge. Most especially to first timers and to those who are on solo flights. So before drowning into a lot of readings in preparation to homeschooling, let’s take a look on some of the benefits we are not expecting from…
101 Creative Homeschool Ideas
Looking for new ways to creatively incorporate meaningful learning into your homeschool lifestyle? How about 101 of them?! I came up with the following collection of assorted ideas, aimed to appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests. These are ideas I’ve compiled from a variety of sources and inspiration over the years. Whether…
Homeschool Socialization: Who is Unsocialized?
A Guest Post At some point during the homeschooling years, the question of socialization comes up. Maybe you’re out and about with the kids during school hours, and people realize that you homeschool. Maybe a well-meaning friend or relative pops the question. “How do you plan to socialize your children?” While I always try to…