Homeschooling for Free: Is It Possible?
Posted in Just Starting Out on May 15, 2017
If you have been considering homeschool, but all you hear about is how unbelievably expensive it is, you are not alone. Every day, parents walk away from their dream of homeschooling their children because of cost. Your child's future should never be compromised because of money, especially when you can homeschool your child for free. Read More »
Transitioning from Traditional School to Homeschooling - Deschooling
Posted in Just Starting Out on May 15, 2017
School choice is not feasible for every family, and even when it is a choice, not all feel called to home school right off the bat. Many of us American moms and dads not only look forward too, but actually fantasize, about what we’ll be doing the day our children are loaded on the bus Read More »
A Helping Hand: Homeschool Community Service Ideas for All Ages
Posted in Homeschooling on May 13, 2017
One great way to develop an attitude of service in our children is through regular, intentional community service. Opportunities extend far beyond serving at a soup kitchen or picking up litter. Here are just a few ideas for homeschool kids and families to help out in their communities. Time and Elbow Grease Sometimes you just 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 »
Learning Brain Busters Part III: Engage The Filter
Posted in Homeschooling on May 5, 2017
We started this series by discussing strategies for leveraging the Pre-Frontal Cortex, The Thinker, in order to maximize learning potential. From there we learned the power of emotions and how to keep the Limbic System, The Reactor, from taking over to help your kids overcome frustrations and get back on track to learning success. In Read More »
