When the going gets tough, keep your goals in mind and remember why you started homeschooling in the first place. It also helps to know that you have the support of so many others like you -- homeschoolers who were once new to it all and are now succeeding and...
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Even experienced homeschool parents can choose a curriculum or book that just doesn’t work. But with a little thought and planning, the likelihood that a curriculum will work for your student can be greatly increased....
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Learning naturally processes through a series of stages as children’s brains mature. Although the boundaries of these stages are by no means rigid, distinctions do exist based on how children develop. So, what should you expect in each of these stages? How should the developmental process affect how we teach?...
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It happens to most homeschool parents at some time, whether they are just starting out or have been homeschooling for a while. Eventually, they come up against a subject that they struggle with themselves - and it is not always the expected and oft-dreaded high school science and math! ...
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Exploring the wide world of curriculum can seem incredibly overwhelming. But, if you break it down into these five philosophies, then mix and match as suits your family best, you will soon be on your way to finding a great fit for you and your children!...
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Special needs considerations raise the stakes. Truly evaluating the situation, however, often proves that special needs children benefit from homeschooling even more than other children....
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Spending time at a homeschool convention can give your homeschool year the pep that it needs to finish on a high note, or can help you start the year strong....
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Unfortunately, no school plan is fool proof. While many families have to deal with the interruption of illness, a move, or some other unexpected crisis, sometimes it just comes down to the realization that you need a break just because! ...
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The word "co-op" is a catch-all word to describe a group of homeschoolers who get together for a purpose. In practice, co-ops are as varied as the homeschoolers who put them together. ...
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Any whirl around the Internet or a homeschool convention will reveal that homeschooling can be quite expensive. While still cheaper than many private school options, hundreds of dollars can be spent each year on curriculum and resources. But, it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, when you take...
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