Private Schools versus Public Schools: A Pros and Cons Analysis
Posted in Homeschooling on April 27, 2017
Public school and private school are the two school types with the best name recognition, but they are not the only two school options for your child. Unless you have already done the research and determined that these are your only two options, you will want to consider all the available options for alternative education. Read More »
Single-Gender Education 101: Pros and Cons of Single-Sex Education
Posted in Homeschooling on April 27, 2017
Most schools and universities have classrooms filled with boys and girls in equal numbers, right? Wrong. It would seem that this should be the case, but the U.S. National Center for Education Sciences provides some starkly different data. Public schools are filled with a larger percentage of male students than female students, especially in pre-k. Read More »
13 Alternatives to Public School: Choices in non-public education
Posted in Homeschooling on April 26, 2017
Back when you attended kindergarten or preschool, school choice wasn’t much of a choice for your parents, and the options were probably straightforward. Today, education is an extremely complex question that rightfully deserves its place in major national dialogue. Newspapers, blogs, coffee shop discussions, and political conversations regularly debate curriculum, school quality, educational funding, educational Read More »
Homeschooling with Scavenger Hunts
Posted in Homeschooling on April 26, 2017
Scavenger hunts are a fun way to pass the time when you’re waiting—long car trips, slow lines, waiting rooms—not to mention a great learning opportunity. You can do them around your house or neighborhood, while running errands, or even inside magazines or books. Scavengers can collect the items, or just cross them off a list. Read More »
Rainy Day Games and Indoor Activities for Little Ones
Posted in Homeschooling on April 24, 2017
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that by having such a small class, you’re able to get more schoolwork done in a shorter amount of time. This leaves you with more time for other things, including play time—which has been shown to be vital to healthy development for young children. Play time can mean Read More »
