Home Education Blog - page 22
3 Fun Educational Engineering Projects for Kids
Posted in Creative Commons, Elementary, Middle School, Science on July 13, 2017
Have you ever watched kids playing? If you have, you know they are fascinated with the concept of building different items and testing how gravity affects them. They also love taking things apart to see how they work. They were born to be engineers. Research has shown that children learn more effectively if they have Read More »
Homeschooling a Child With Learning Disabilities
Posted in Homeschooling, Just Starting Out on July 12, 2017
Each and every child is different both physically and mentally. Some children are considered to be “extra” special. They are classified outside of the scope of ordinary in comparison to other children. Many of these children fall into the category of special needs, which means they have special learning needs. Even though every child is Read More »
Unschool vs. Homeschool: A Guide to Choosing What's Best for Your Family
Posted in Homeschooling on July 11, 2017
When deciding what method of home education to employ for your family, you have likely come across the term unschooling. Like homeschooling in the 80s and 90s, unschooling carries a stigma of uncertainty and doubt and yet so many families choose to unschool their children and do so with success. To decide what approach is Read More »
Tracking Homeschool – Academic Records and More
Posted in Homeschooling, Just Starting Out on July 11, 2017
If you have decided to homeschool your child, you will need to know a lot of information before you start. A few of the things you need to familiarize yourself with are state laws, where you can locate resources, where to find materials, how to plan an effective curriculum, how to keep records, and how Read More »
Weighing Homeschool Against a Pre-Packaged Curriculum
Posted in Homeschooling on July 10, 2017
When you decide that homeschooling is right for your child, you must first decide which type of curriculum you are going to use to teach your child. There are thousands of curriculums on the market today, and the most difficult part of your homeschooling task is to decide which one is best for your child. Read More »
