This past year has been very interesting. Not only did our family join a new church but my wife became very active in a local church organization called MOPS. For those who don’t know what MOPS is, the accronym provides a good clue - “Mothers of Pre-Schoolers”. Although not associated directly with our curch, this […]
Choosing the right homeschooling curriculum can be a challenge for even the most dedicated parent. Deciding what material and system works best can often take a “test it and see how it works” approach. Fortunately, with the internet, help and advice is just a few clicks away.
For parents either considering or already using the A […]
Homeschooling your children is a great way to participate in their educations and develop a strong bond with each other, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for new homeschoolers. There are many resources available, but it would be difficult (and expensive) to get them all. These 10 resources will help you get […]
Let’s face it - homeschooling, although very rewarding, can be extremely challenging and demanding. Besides the concerns over choosing the right curriculum and designing the right lesson plans, the worry about whether your kids are getting all that they need socially, physicially, and educationally can be very tiring. Throw on that the demands of running a […]
In the last three posts, we discussed ten key points for developing a quality homeschooling lesson plan. While it is not difficult to take those points and develop your own plan, it certainly is made easier if an example lesson plan can be shown. Over the next couple of posts, we will present some examples of […]
First let me apologize for the delay in continuing this series. I have been away from my computer and have not had the ability to post any new content. Fortunately, I am back now and can continue with the last post in our series about developing a quality homeschooling lesson plan. We hope you enjoy….
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Choosing your teaching materials can be an overwhelming decision because there are so many excellent resources and products available and each one claims to be superior to all others. Many veteran homeschooling parents would suggest that you stick to a “prepackaged” or traditional curriculum for the first year or so. After that point, you can […]
As we continue our discussion of the guidelines to applying for homeschooling, our focus shifts to guideline #2. This guideline highlights the particulars with regard to the credentials of the parent/teacher who will be heading the homeschooling curriculum in the home.
Guideline #2
School officials may ask you for information that pertains to the academic credentials or […]
When it comes to homeschooling your kids, there are several factors that will come into play that ultimately will influence how you approach your homeschooling decision and process. Once the decision has been made to proceed, many parents are not sure what steps to take next. Hopefully, this post will provide some tips that you can […]
Any high-quality homeschooling program will include projects for you to implement with your kids. When setting out your goals and educational plans for these projects, it is wise to develop specific unit studies that can be conducted within an overall subject area. For example, if you have a timeframe in which to study biology, make sure […]