How Does A Homeschool Family Change A Lightbulb? - Unit Study

Posted in Unit Studies on November 14, 2016

Question: How does a homeschool family change a light bulb? Answer: First, Mom goes to the library and checks out 3 books on electricity. Then the kids make models of light bulbs & read about Thomas Edison. Through child-led curiosity, they discover that Heinrich Goebel should actually get the credit. Then everyone studies the history of Read More »

How To Teach A Child To Love Reading

Posted in Reading on November 13, 2016

I watched an amazing video yesterday about teaching your children to read. It wasn't targeted towards homeschoolers, but it is applicable. Many homeschoolers have no trouble getting their children to read (some of us are even known for it). But other parents have a more difficult time getting their children to enjoy reading. Or to sit Read More »

Report: HSLDA Attorney's Summary Of Legal Changes To Homeschooling Proposed By New Administration

Posted in News on November 12, 2016
Tags: Christian, Conservative, Politics

This report was given to Homeschool Base by Curtis Bussiere in response to the article - Homeschoolers Mentioned in Trump's Plan for First 100 Days.  The HSLDA has yet to release any public statement about the new Administration but this article was written by their chairman, Mike Farris. Note: This article is written from a Christian perspective and expresses Read More »

How Sewing Can Benefit Homeschoolers

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Homeschooling on November 11, 2016

We are so very excited to be publishing this guest article written by Angela Canter from Kids Make Clothes. Go check out the Kids Make Clothes Facebook Page as well! The art of sewing First of all, Sewing is an art and it is a lifetime skill.  Learning how to sew and make your own clothing Read More »

Home School Mentioned In Trump's Plan For First 100 Days

Posted in News on November 10, 2016
Tags: Politics

Yesterday president elect Donald J. Trump released a plan outlining what he hoped to accomplish during the first 100 days of his presidency. Throughout the election most homeschoolers were painfully aware that neither candidate spent very much time addressing homeschooling and their plans for education. On the one hand, Hillary has a long track record of statements about Read More »