I never considered myself much of a “science person,” until I started homeschooling my kids. Suddenly, it felt like science was everywhere, and there were so many opportunities for learning. My children were naturally curious about nature, seasons, weather, animals, space and more. What felt tricky for me was figuring out how to keep from…
A mom who is considering homeschooling recently asked what advice I would give if I could only share one thing. My response? “It will all be OK, but try to figure out a plan for math.” Ahh, math. It makes many homeschool parents nervous and I was no different when my kids were young. So…
As parents, we all want to support and nurture our children’s talents and interests. If your child has shown an interest in singing or you believe it’s something they would benefit from, you may be wondering how you can help them along their musical journey. The good news is that singing is a skill that…
I have five children, all opposites! There were times when it seemed like NOTHING worked for any two of them, but I learned to improvise. Here are 5 tips to help you choose a homeschool curriculum, for a variety of learning styles and needs. How To Choose A Homeschool Curriculum For Each Type Of Student…
The Problem of Biased Homeschool History Textbooks The title of a history book often gives away its point of view. Here’s a brief sampling of some popular titles of the last few decades: A Patriot’s History (American history from the point of view of a devoted and loyal citizen?) A People’s History (American history from…
With coding now predicted to become the new measurement of human literacy, is it ever too early to develop this transferable skill? There are good reasons to believe that children who start coding early can advance more in complex thinking and thus set themselves up for future success. Guest Post by Yasser Jilani, COO and…
Please enjoy this article written by: Chris Yust is President of CompuScholar, Inc. He has 20+ years of experience as a software engineer and has spent the last 10+ years developing computer science and digital literacy curriculum for middle and high school students. “Is there any future in computer programming? Aren’t all those jobs overseas…
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….
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…
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…
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