Homeschooling
The Best Thing I Did for My Children Was to Take Them Out of School
And learning not to teach was the best thing I did for me.
Real-World Math Class for Homeschoolers and Educators
While homeschooling, I found that the math books I had weren't practical. I then created my own credit card and checking account curriculum.
How to Create a Great Learning Space at Home
Create a great learning space for your child while they're attending school from home! This can also help you create a work-from-home workspace.
How to Homeschool With Checklists or Bullet Journals
Learn the most efficient and effective way to homeschool using checklists.
History Resources for Young Gifted Learners: Introducing the Colonial Period to Toddlers and Preschoolers
This article will provide parents of some of the youngest gifted learners with a way to begin teaching American history.
8 Spring-Inspired Projects to Help Kids Beat the Winter Blues
Round up the kids and try these fun projects to add a little springtime art to your home.
What Is Unschooling and Is It Legal?
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.
Make a Pizza Craft: Creative and Educational Activity for Children
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.
Can You Homeschool Overseas?
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.
Why Homeschooling Is Difficult: Our Homeschool Experience
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 will my in-laws think? What am I forgetting? I recount the good, the bad, and the wonderful in my first year of being a homeschooling mom.
My Child Is Obsessed With Lego
Obsession or ally? How Lego contributes to a homeschool education by developing problem-solving and fine motor skills.
Power Homeschool Questions Answered by a Homeschooling Mom (Formerly Acellus Homeschool)
This article explains what Acellus steps are, and also goes over how to avoid cheating Acellus and how to manage the account screen.
The Best K-12 Homeschool English Curricula
Looking for an effective homeschool English curriculum? Here are some English resources I used while homeschooling my children, including phonics, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and writing.
A Homeschooling Mom's Review of Power Homeschool (Formerly Acellus Homeschool Mode)
Learn about Acellus Homeschool: a valuable online resource with an associated app that is mostly user-friendly.
An Easy Music Appreciation Curriculum for Homeschoolers
A guide for designing and implementing your own music appreciation curriculum for homeschoolers.
The Best K-12 Homeschool Science Curricula
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.
How to Decide Whether to Homeschool: Pros and Cons
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.
My Experience Homeschooling While Dealing With a Chronic Illness
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, know that it is not impossible.
What Homeschoolers Need to Know
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. Be the best homeschool teacher you can be!
Why Homeschoolers Hate the Socialization Question
Homeschoolers often, and I mean very often, hear the question, "But what about socialization?" Here's why this question is completely cringeworthy and why you should stop asking that.
Field Trip Ideas for Your Homeschool Group, Scout Troop, or Youth Group
Here are some field trip ideas that may be popular for a mixed age group of kids and teens.
Seven Things Homeschoolers Won’t Tell You
Some common misconceptions and myths about homeschooling from the socialization myth to the idea that we are all religious.
Lesson Planner for Homeschoolers
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!
How Does Homeschooling Work? Insight From a Former Homeschooled Kid
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!
Home School Education: Deschooling
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'...
Reasons I Decided to Homeschool My Daughter
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.
How to Implement Montessori Education at Home
Looking for ways to apply the Montessori method at home? Learn how to create an environment that allows children to use their curiosity to blossom.
The Core Knowledge Sequence Edited by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., a Book Review
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.
Home School Update: Whatever Became of the Colfax Boys?
Remember the Colfax boys from "Homeschooling For Excellence" fame, especially Dr. Grant Colfax? Here is what they are all up to now.
Homeschooling Questionnaire: Is Homeschooling Right for You?
Questionnaire to help parents determine if homeschooling is right for their children and family.
Writing a Homeschool Field Trip Report
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.
How to Find Funding for Homeschool Costs
Many parents that choose to give their children a homeschool education could use extra money to help with expenses. This article provides ideas and resources for homeschooling parents.
Do Homeschool Kids Really Score Better on Standardized Tests?
It's commonly known that homeschoolers score higher on standardized tests than public school students and outperform other students in spelling bees and other academic contests.