5 Benefits of Thinkster Math
Posted in Homeschooling on March 28, 2017
If your child is struggling in math, you’re not alone! A lot of kids think math is boring and need a little extra support. If you are considering signing your child up for a tutoring service, you may want to consider an alternative approach such as Thinkster Math, an app-based math tutoring program for kids Read More »
We homeschool because the public school model is going to let you down
Posted in Homeschooling on March 28, 2017
The public education system let me down in a number of ways. And, my wife faced very similar experiences. Before our first daughter was born, we were in subconscious agreement. During the first few years of becoming parents, we became very conscious of this agreement. The public education system was a disappointment to both of Read More »
SAT Testing Accommodations for Homeschoolers
Posted in Homeschooling on March 27, 2017
Very useful information for homeschool high schoolers with a diagnosed learning disability. This information was first sourced from a Facebook discussion before confirming it for ourselves. Obtaining extra test time for homeschoolers with a diagnosed learning disability Question: SAT Testing Accommodations: Has anyone here ever successfully obtained extra test time, etc. for their child with a Read More »
The Most Popular Facebook Homeschool Groups - Ranked & Searchable (Over 700)
Posted in Just Starting Out, Resources on March 23, 2017
There are a LOT of Facebook groups for homeschoolers. In the beginning, lots of homeschoolers used Yahoo! Groups, but over the past few years, Facebook groups have emerged as the clear winner and dominant platform. Because Facebook knows everything about you, they actually make it difficult to discover new groups by filtering search results to match your location, Read More »
Better Alternatives to College Admissions Assistance
Posted in Homeschooling on March 22, 2017
College Admissions Assistance, Inc. has faced a LOT of negative criticism. An extremely long Ripoff report, tons of College Confidential threads (dating back to 2007), a dedicated Facebook scam report page created in 2010, and plenty of other complaints peppering the Google search results. Their marketing and sales strategy begins with an official looking letter. Get help Read More »
