I have been sorely tempted to dismiss the entire kerfuffle about Common Core Standards as a fad (or perhaps several fads). But there is a problem here and a dangerous movement underway in American education. Let me explain....
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During the upper elementary and middle school years, I relaxed a bit, and homeschooling became much more enjoyable. We began each year by pulling out our thick hard back edition of the Chronicles of Narnia and reading it aloud together on the couch!...
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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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While using the library can make a lot of sense financially, it helps to be organized. Otherwise you may find that you don’t have the book you need, or that you are paying large fines! Here are some tips to help you use your library effectively....
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Whether you have been homeschooling for a while or are brand new to the community, you have probably run across homeschool terminology that just leaves you scratching your head. Homeschooling seems to have its own language at times, and it is not always easy to find a "dictionary" to help...
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Determining local laws creates a foundation to build upon. From there, each family can keep records according to their personal preferences and their student's post-graduation plans....
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The high school years are a perfect time for reinforcing personal and time management. With this in mind, I created the High School Planner, a tool especially designed to help high schoolers develop the skills they need before graduating....
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The easiest way to teach time management is to model it. And the easiest way to model it is by using solid resources! Well Planned Day is designed by a homeschool mom for homeschool moms to help you manage school, life, and home well—and teach your children to do the...
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In our home, when the kids were starting out, I didn’t know much about reading out loud. With my A-type personality and love of worksheets, we had bookshelves full of textbooks and encyclopedias....
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