Tag: homeschooling
5 Free or Low Cost Homeschooling Resources
These free or low cost homeschool resources are the perfect way to build or add to your existing curriculum without breaking the bank.
10 Popular Homeschooling Methods
If you’re planning on homeschooling your child, you’ll need to learn the many styles of homeschooling that’s available so that you can decide which would work best for your family. Here’s an overview of the 10 most popular homeschooling styles.
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Overcoming Common Homeschool Challenges
There are many challenges that can come when you make the decision to home school your children. From dealing with state laws, to choosing a curriculum, and finding ways to socialize your children, the challenges are many but with a little planning, thought, and prayer, are easily overcome.
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Summer Programs for Homeschoolers
When we first started homeschooling, we were living in Florida and my husband owned a construction company. Since it was swealtering during the summer and daddy had more free time in the winter, we chose to school through the summer and take more time off around Thanksgiving and Christmas. The flexible schedule is one of…
Why The Homeschool Movement Is Growing
No Longer on the Fringe: The Homeschooling Population Continues to Grow To some, homeschooling may seem like a relatively new trend, something that only just started over the last 10 years or so. The reality, however, is far different. Home education has taken place since as far back as 350 BC, with Alexander the Great….
What It Costs to Homeschool
Are you wondering what it costs to homeschool your children? Are you spending too little? Maybe, even, too much? The answer to this, like many things in life is, “It depends”. The cost of homeschooling can vary greatly with each family. I’ve known some families that spend thousands of dollars each year and I’ve known…
What You Need to Homeschool
What do you need to homeschool? Well, you already know you need books, curriculum, and basics like pens, paper, art supplies, etc. That part is pretty easy to figure out. (for the most part, anyway) The real question isn’t “What do you need to homeschool?” It’s actually, “What else do I need to homeschool?” What…
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Do think that just because it’s cold outside it means you’re out of luck when it comes to fun science experiments? No way! There’s a lot of cool things (no pun intended) you can do to make science fun! Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Steve Spangler Science…
Easy Resolutions for Homeschoolers
Without fail, every new year, I found myself making the most admirable of resolutions about my homeschool. I had BIG plans. I was going to be SUPER organized, REALLY creative and my kids were going to start a parade chanting “Mom is the best mom! Mom is the best mom!” Unfortunately, my resolutions were either…
How to Start Homeschooling in the Middle of the School Year
As many traditional schools are approaching the end of the first semester, there are countless parents considering whether or not public or private school is working for their children. Maybe they are struggling with the curriculum or maybe it’s bullying or maybe you just want to spend more time with your children and want a…