Homeschooling

While homeschooling my 4 preteens, I discovered that the math books I had access to were not presenting any of the basic math they would need for the future. So I solved the problem by creating my own credit card and checking account curriculum. It was a year of learning for all of us.

This article will assist you in creating a great learning space for your child while they're attending school from home. It can also help you create a workspace for yourself while you work from home!

Learn the most efficient and effective way to homeschool using checklists.

For history to be fun, children must relate to it. Sometimes that means talking about poop.

This article will provide parents of some of the youngest gifted learners with a way to begin teaching American history.

This article is about how to make history fun for young children and engage both their minds and bodies in learning about the past.

Round up the kids and try these fun projects to add a little springtime to your home.

Unschooling is a legal form of homeschooling that puts the child's natural curiosity at the forefront of their schooling. Wondering what the differences between classical homeschooling and unschooling are? Here's how unschooling works.

This is a creative craft project based around pizzas. The article also includes ideas for expanding the activity into other subject areas, including maths, English, gardening and history.

Yes, you can homeschool overseas. It might seem impossible in the beginning, but honestly, with a bit of grit and determination, homeschooling overseas is an adventure worth taking on.

I made five changes to my homeschool during its first year. Collectively, these easy changes saved our school day and, more importantly, us!

Here is what to expect in a traditional Latin American school and why you might want to know that you can homeschool overseas.

I'm a homeschooling mother of two children. I was nervous about homeschooling. What if I fail at this? What if my children don't learn anything? What are my in-laws find out? What am I forgetting? I recount the good, the bad, and the wonderful in my first year of being a homeschooling mom.

Obsession or ally? How Lego contributes to a homeschool education by developing problem-solving and fine motor skills.

This article explains what Acellus steps are, and also goes over how to avoid cheating Acellus and how to manage the account screen.

Best English (including: phonics, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and writing) curricula throughout the homeschool years.

A guide for designing and implementing your own music appreciation curriculum for homeschoolers.

This article explains my favorite homeschool science curricula for elementary, middle school, and high school. There are tables that compare the books available, ease of use, and cost of each.

This article explains some to the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling along with some basic information to help you make a decision on starting your journey into homeschooling.

Homeschooling while dealing with your own pain and suffering, whether temporary or long-term, can be a difficult thing to do. Trust me! I know. However, it is not impossible.

Whether you are just starting out on the homeschooling journey or are a well-seasoned homeschool parent, here's the real scoop about what matters and what you need to know.

Homeschoolers often, and I mean very often, hear the question "But what about socialization?" Here's why this question is completely cringe-worthy. Please stop asking us that!

Pennsylvania has many places to vacation with the whole family that are fun and educational for everyone. Plan your summer vacation around some of these places.

Here are some field trip ideas that may be popular for a mixed age group of kids and teens.

Some common misconceptions and myths about homeschooling from the socialization myth to the idea that we are all religious.

Do you need to use a lesson planner for your homeschooling? Find exactly what you need in this article with links to free homeschooling lesson planners!

Are you wondering how many hours a day you should homeschool, how your kids can make friends, or if it will work for your family? Get answers to frequently asked questions from a former homeschooled kid and current homeschooling mom!

Most people homeschool for religious reasons, concerns about school safety and education quality, or because they want to be their child's teacher. Here's a look at 13 reasons for homeschooling.

Beginning home-schooling is a huge decision and can engender terror in the hearts of parents brave enough to undertake such a commitment. Fear not, it's not so scary after all. First comes 'deschooling'...

This article is about why I chose to homeschool my daughter instead of giving her a traditional education in a brick and mortar school setting.

The Montessori method of education speaks to the curiosity within each child and allows each child to blossom. Learn simple ways of creating a Montessori home environment that will enable your child to soar to great heights.

A review of The Core Knowledge Series of books edited by E.D. Hirsch, Jr. These books are an excellent guide for home-schooling parents and all parents who want to make sure important subject matter isn't being left out of their child's educational experience.

An update on the Colfax boys from "Homeschooling For Excellence" Fame. Their successes and what they are doing now.

Questionnaire to help parents determine if home schooling is right for their children and their family.

Enhance learning from field trips by writing a field trip report. What to do before, during, and after a field trip can make writing the report easier.

Many parents that choose to give their children a home-school education could use extra money to help with homeschool expenses. This article provides ideas and resources for homeschooling parents.