Many of us are homeschooling because we see that the type of learning required in public schools don't work for our own kids. Problem is, when we bring them home, we often try teaching them in the way WE want to learn, not always the way THEY want to learn. Once you open yourself to learning about your kids and their personal learning styles, your homeschool can become less … [Read more...]
20 Pieces of Wisdom For Life After High School
Now that school has ended and graduation is over, you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the advice you're getting from friends and family. If you just want to party and relax, that's fine, but first make sure you take some time to learn these important life lessons. Important Words Of Wisdom For Life After High School At this point in your life you will have to make a lot of … [Read more...]
What Extracurricular Activities Should I do in High School?
What Extracurricular Activities Should I do in High School? The later years of high school can be very busy for students, especially as they get closer to graduation and have to start thinking about college applications. One source of stress for seniors is realizing that they don't have enough extracurricular activities on their resumes. However, there are many extracurricular … [Read more...]
How to help your child learn to read
You can never start too early to introduce your child to books and reading. If you are wondering how you can best prepare your preschooler for their steps into reading or want to help support your school aged child in developing their reading skills, then this guide is here to offer you a helping hand. WHEN DO KIDS LEARN TO READ? Not every child needs to read early. The information … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Homeschooling While Traveling
Tips for before you leave home Talk about homeschooling before you leave for your trip. Make sure to tell your children that you will be homeschooling them on the trip. That way, it won't come as such a surprise when you start doing schoolwork!!! They may have imagined a glorious, school free trip! Look into the various types of home schooling so you can pick the one that works best for … [Read more...]
Learning Math Through Play
You can learn mathematics while also playing, especially in kindergarten classrooms. A recent study found that teachers are increasingly under pressure to deliver academically focused activities in kindergarten, at the expense of free playtime. The study found that, on average, for every 30 minutes of free play, kindergartners are now engaged in two to three hours of lessons and test prep. … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned While Camping
In today's world, we are constantly inundated with new technology and opportunities for entertainment. We often take for granted our own abilities, and instead blame our lack of time or hectic lifestyles for not being able to explore more. Camping provides an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. It is a great teacher, and this article discusses some important life lessons you can … [Read more...]
10 Great Ways to Boost Your Homeschool Success
The internet can be a time-consuming activity, even though we may enjoy it. Although we may want to use the internet to make our homeschooling better, we can get sidetracked by all of the information that is available, some of which may not be very useful. Amidst the abundance of good ideas on Pinterest, forums, and blogs, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right curriculum for … [Read more...]
Reasons Why Changing Curriculum is Okay
INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IN PUBLIC AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Why America's public school system demands extensive training, certification, and ongoing professional development for its teachers: The public school system in America serves a very diverse range of children, who come from all different backgrounds and have different needs. In order to be able to … [Read more...]
18 Simple Ways to Engage Unwilling Readers
Many of us hope that our children will read more often. However, some children feel scared or intimidated by the prospect of reading a book. Parents can help motivate their reluctant reader by first figuring out what may be the cause. Why are some kids reluctant readers? Maybe they find the words on the page confusing. Your child might dislike reading for many reasons. Maybe they … [Read more...]