Tag: homeschooling
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: Is It for You?
Homeschooling is an excellent educational option, but that doesn’t make it the right choice for everyone. Just as public school suits some children while private school is a better option for others, homeschooling helps some children and their families thrive. For others, not so much. Since you can’t use your neighbor’s experience as a gauge,…
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…
Number of Homeschooled Children on the Rise
Since 1999, there is a noticeably boost in numbers of homeschooled children in the United States. The number of homeschooled children has increased by 75% even though they only represent 4% of the school- age children population nationwide. And because of this, education sectors are becoming alarmed as to what triggers parents to homeschool their…
10 Reasons Why Homeschooling Can Fail
Homeschooling is a wonderful blessing, but homeschooling is not an easy road. There have been plenty of people who have started and stopped for a variety of reasons. Here are some reasons that homeschooling can fail and how you can avoid them. 1. No Support – Homeschooling is not easy. Perhaps you are trying to…
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…