Reading Level Tests for Calculating Grade, Competency, & Level

Posted in Resources on May 9, 2017

So, you're looking for free reading level assessment tests? You've come to the right place! As you may already know, there are a large variety of tests that can determine reading level, reading grade level, reading comprehension level, and phonetic ability. I've compiled the most useful tests into what I hope will be an easy Read More »

Tim Tebow Publishes New Book Specifically for Homeschool Families

Posted in News on May 8, 2017

I'm willing to say that Tim Tebow is one of the most iconic and famous homeschool alumni alive today. In the competitive world of sports? Without a doubt. He was the first ever homeschooled Heisman trophy winner, two-time national college football champion, first round NFL draft pick, and now he is playing Major League Baseball. Somehow, even though he recently Read More »

A Warning About Homeschool Forums & Online Groups

Posted in Just Starting Out on May 8, 2017

I homeschooled for more than 25 years. I made mistakes and I watched mistakes unfold. I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I couldn't leave the wonderful world of education and home education, so I now work as a homeschool tutor and consultant. Today I want to share a word of wisdom for Read More »

Becoming Limitless: Saying No to an Education System That Tried to Squelch Me

Posted in In Their Words on May 8, 2017

A college professor once asked me to write an essay about a time in our lives that our opinion of education changed drastically, or began to be shaped into what it is today. I told her a story of a child, who was made to feel that she was inconvenient, just because she was different. Read More »

The Best Fidget Spinners for Restless Hands

Posted in Reviews on May 8, 2017

What the Heck is a Fidget Spinner? Fidget cubes and fidget spinners are all the rage. I first heard about spinners when my cousin started 3D printing them and selling them on Etsy. Then, I took a trip to Washington D.C., and every street salesman was pawning them! They’re a new obsession that reminds me Read More »