Through careful observation and nurturing of your child’s interests and choices, you’ll learn a lot about his personality. Use these observations as you plan lessons and choose curriculum....
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In case you’re new to all this and it hasn’t sunk in: you are a homeschooler. Your child is not in a traditional school anymore that requires him or her to follow a strict schedule that starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. ...
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With complete customization, automatic grading, and a host of other powerful features, it’s easy to see why so many parents and students around the globe love using Monarch online curriculum....
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One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the freedom to tailor education to our children's needs. Determining just how to accomplish that tailoring, though, is a challenge to even the most veteran of homeschoolers. ...
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It’s common for online learning to intimidate homeschool parents who are used to using textbooks. However, many families that make the switch to online curriculum discover that the benefits of learning online far outweigh the fears they once felt....
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Not all of use are planners, but if we are going to successfully tackle the responsibility of homeschooling, all of us need to learn how to create at least a basic plan for the year....
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Well Planned Start is an effective end-of-the-year assessment tool, but this is not the only way it can be utilized. It also makes a fantastic pre-assessment tool to allow you to see what your child already knows and what she still needs to learn each year. ...
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As important as it is to evaluate each year, remember that evaluation or assessment of any form is meaningless if you do not know how to apply it to real planning for the coming year....
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It is possible to meet all of the success markers in a school year while completely depleting yourself or your family. So, the last point of evaluation might be the biggest of all: did you enjoy the school year?...
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Remember that you are in charge of your child's education. If your curriculum isn't a good fit, you will only make yourself and your kids miserable if you stick with it. ...
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