Home Education Blog - page 63
5 Benefits of Thinkster Math
Posted in Homeschooling on March 28, 2017
If your child is struggling in math, you’re not alone! A lot of kids think math is boring and need a little extra support. If you are considering signing your child up for a tutoring service, you may want to consider an alternative approach such as Thinkster Math, an app-based math tutoring program for kids Read More »
We homeschool because the public school model is going to let you down
Posted in Homeschooling on March 28, 2017
The public education system let me down in a number of ways. And, my wife faced very similar experiences. Before our first daughter was born, we were in subconscious agreement. During the first few years of becoming parents, we became very conscious of this agreement. The public education system was a disappointment to both of Read More »
Free Online High Schools: Important Info & Complete State Listings
Posted in Online School on March 28, 2017
Free Online High Schools Important Info & Complete State Listings You may be curious about online high schools because they allow students to enroll in virtual classes. Or, because they eliminate the restricting and inflexible schedules that accompany public schools. Or, because online programs give parents the option to be more involved in their child's Read More »
What Does A Charlotte Mason Education Include?
Posted in Charlotte Mason on March 27, 2017
Charlotte Mason had a name for her educational process. She called it the "Science of Relations." This Science of Relations was a series of relationships formed by the student as he or she became skilled in a wide range of subjects. Let's hear it in her own words. Charlotte Mason developed a philosophy that modern Read More »
SAT Testing Accommodations for Homeschoolers
Posted in Homeschooling on March 27, 2017
Very useful information for homeschool high schoolers with a diagnosed learning disability. This information was first sourced from a Facebook discussion before confirming it for ourselves. Obtaining extra test time for homeschoolers with a diagnosed learning disability Question: SAT Testing Accommodations: Has anyone here ever successfully obtained extra test time, etc. for their child with a Read More »
