Learn how to track attendance in Homeschool Planet, the premier online homeschool planner, using these directions or with the convenient link to our video tutorial. Read More
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.
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Three Winners: ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION added to your account Read More
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
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
Helping your kids learn from the past and explore the future is a tall order sometimes, isn’t it?
Raise your hand if:
- Your best ideas come in the shower.
- Your kids feel like they know they are right, but no one will believe them?
- People in your family get grumpy when doing difficult science or math problems?
Guess what! Your family has something in common with three very famous scientists! Read More
Summer is the very best time of year to try out some new science activities. Going outside is a must, so experimenting with some fun science activities is one of the best ways to get some learning in during the summertime. Explore these 5 summer science activities your kids will love – and you will love that they are actually learning. Read More
