Richele McFarlin, Author at Homeschool Planet

February 3, 2020

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February Announcements

By Richele McFarlin | Homeschool Planning

Are you a “Planeteer” who loves Homeschool Planet for how it has changed the face of your home and homeschool? We want to hear from YOU! Do you remember the video contest we held last year? It was so much fun that we are doing it again!

Lights. Camera. Action!

Don’t worry about perfection…we all know that is not part of real life. We want your unique experience to share with other homeschool moms. Simply create a video telling us what Homeschool Planet has done in your homeschool. Fancy lighting, mic checks, and scripts not required. Just real life homeschoolers talking to real life homeschoolers. Just have fun! It is that easy.

PRIZES:

Grand Prize Winner: LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION to Homeschool Planet
Three Winners: ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION added to your account Read More

January 20, 2020

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How to Make the Most of History Quest: Early Times & Middle Times

By Richele McFarlin | Homeschool Planning | No Comments

Narrative history is a great way to introduce elementary-age students to the distant events and not-so-familiar people of the ancient world. In this article, Lindsey Sodano, content editor of History Quest: Early Times and co-author of the companion History Quest: Early Times Study Guide, offers five ways to make the most of your read-aloud experience. Read More

January 13, 2020

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How to Choose the Right Homeschool Science Curriculum

By Richele McFarlin | Homeschool 101 | No Comments

Please enjoy this article written by the author of Science Shepherd, Scott Hardin, MD

A little over ten years ago, our family entered the dreaded search for a suitable higher-level homeschool science program. As a physician, I had strong convictions about what made a science course “right”, and, although there are a lot of solid programs available, I did not find one that was as straightforward as I think works most effectively for most students. So, I wrote one. We’ve now been homeschooling for over 20 years, and that science program has grown into Science Shepherd. Obviously, writing a curriculum can’t be the solution for every family, and Science Shepherd curriculum won’t be the solution for every family either. So how can you find the right science curriculum for your homeschool? In no particular order, here are three questions to consider as you start (and continue) that process. Read More