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 »
Finding the Planets with your Telescope
Posted in Homeschooling on July 9, 2017
After spending time studying the Moon, the next easiest heavenly bodies to find in the night sky are the planets in our solar system. Using your new telescope (or in many cases even a pair of binoculars will work just fine) to find the planets will truly bring home how far away they are compared Read More »
Caring About the World and Not Just Knowing About It
Posted in Homeschooling on July 9, 2017
“Mom, you gotta see this,” shouted my son. “It’s the coolest beetle ever.” “I even think it’s a rare form. If it’s a species that’s never been discovered before can I name it?” he asked. One of them ran inside to get a food container from the kitchen to keep their new find safe while Read More »
Take Your Homeschool Lessons Outside
Posted in Homeschooling on July 7, 2017
Summer vacation may be on the horizon, but it does not last very long. All summer vacation really means for a homeschooling parent is that it is time to work on next school year's curriculum. Since the first few months of the school year are warm and beautiful, kids still desire that outside time they Read More »
5 Home Security Tips for Homeschooling Parents
Posted in Homeschooling on July 7, 2017
When you choose to homeschool your kids, you remove much of the guesswork about what your son or daughter is doing during the day. While your home is generally a safe place, this doesn’t mean you should let your guard down about potential safety and security concerns. Follow these tips to protect your home and Read More »
