New to Homeschooling? These Memoirs Shed Light
Posted in Homeschooling on August 9, 2017
What does homeschooling look like in an everyday family? Finding homeschooling curriculum and “how-to” titles is a simple matter of heading to the library. But what about the day-to-day? Few memoirs by homeschooling families exist (are we too busy to take on such a task?). Below are six titles, ranging from families who unschool, to Read More »
Vocabulary Recognition Through Interactive Play and Written Word
Posted in Homeschooling on August 8, 2017
Vocabulary is a concept that homeschool parents often initially relate as a school-based activity. However, vocabulary building begins long before many parents even consider school choice. Humans begin their vocabulary development at roughly the same time as their verbal language development. However, they start building mental vocabulary the moment they are born. You can begin building Read More »
Mixed-Age Grouping Teaching Method
Posted in Homeschooling on August 7, 2017
When you are exploring different homeschooling options for your family, one of the options that present itself is mixed-age grouping. Parents and teachers have considered how mixed age grouping works and how beneficial it can be for the learning environment. Mixed age grouping may pose some problems. But there are big upsides, especially if you Read More »
Techniques to Get Your ADHD Child to Focus
Posted in Homeschooling on August 6, 2017
My Children Have ADHD When my second son was diagnosed with ADHD, it was not a simple diagnosis. The doctor did not say “I think he has ADHD.” He did not say it was a “possibility.” My son's pediatrician looked me in the eye and told me, “your son has the worst ADHD I have Read More »
10 Most Important Steps to Get You Started in Homeschooling {Part 2}
Posted in Just Starting Out on August 5, 2017
So, you’re ready to homeschool. Awesome choice. The flexibility, family time, and individualized approach to teaching your child is going to pay off big in your child’s confidence and growth. And you can have peace of mind with no fear of bullying, homework woes, or dreaded bus rides! But starting something new is never easy; Read More »
