Do your kids struggle to get motivated with their homeschooling work? It’s a common complaint. Learn how to persuade them to love homeschooling here!
Homeschooling stress can sometimes be your worst enemy and make you throw up your hands and declare, 'The children are going back to school, now!' Some situations can be very stressful, especially when parents are new to home education. However, homeschooling doesn't have to be a nightmare. In this article,...
When school dramas seem to multiply for gifted children, many parents turn to home education as the answer. But, is it a good idea? I believe homeschooling a gifted student is a great idea for a number of reasons including the greater freedom children have to study what they love,...
One of the best ways to learn is through a book that's engaging and fun. And a great way to learn about Roman times is to read the hilarious Asterix and Obelix comics by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Through these books, readers learn about early French, British, Roman, and Egyptian...
Are there any inherent problems with homeschooling or issues that can't be resolved? Because homeschooling is a tool we use to educate our children, I don't believe there are any problems that can't be fixed. However, there are some issues that seem to pop up in homeschools sometimes as a...
Field trips should be an integral part of any homeschool. You can use them to kick off a unit. For example, if you visit a war memorial, you can use that to wrap up concepts related to a history unit you’re studying. Your homeschool won’t be the same without these...
Reading Eggs is a fun program that teaches children how to read using animated games and other varied activities. It's engaging and entertaining graphics that rival Candy Crush have earned it amazing reviews all over the internet. But, is as good as the hype suggests it is? Find out the...
Seamus is a homeschool entrepreneur that I met at church. One thing that makes everyone love talking to Seamus is his sense of humor and thoughtful responses to questions. Despite the horrific medical problems he's been through - problems that would throw the best of us into a state of...
Busywork worksheets are becoming a regular part of school life for many children. While this type of schoolwork is beneficial for teachers because it keeps children occupied, is there any evidence busywork is beneficial for your child? We need to ask if we are wasting student potential and burning their...
Many parents who are considering the Classical homeschooling method will want to know if debating is worth teaching. What are the benefits of debating and why is it an integral part of many high school educations? In this article, we'll be learning about the importance of debate in education (and...
Encouraging interest-based learning (IBL) is important for growing lifelong scholars who not only remember what they've been taught but are excited to discover more if the need arises. If we go to all the trouble of educating our children, we want them to remember the things we spent 12 years...
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