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Relaxed vs. Eclectic and Unschooling Defining terms is important and the word relaxed here is going to need to be clearly defined. The relaxed method of homeschooling is not the same as eclectic homeschooling, and neither relaxed nor eclectic homeschooling is the same as unschooling. You may utilize one or more of these educational philosophies…
The idea of forecasting your child’s course of study four years before he or she graduates can feel like an overwhelming task. You still may see your child as too young and immature to be wrestling with the ideas of Aristotle or delivering a convincing speech on theimpact that homesteading has on the environment. The…
The Era of Social Media I remember the beginnings of Facebook when it still required a college email address to log into the network. Back then it was only about talking with the friends and family you knew. Social media rules and internet safety wasn’t being talked about yet. Now the world of Facebook has…
Do you ever hear, “I’m bored,” come out of your children’s mouths during the day? I think every mom of littles has found herself trying to entertain and educate at the same time. It can be stressful, to hear that phrase over and over again, so it is important to plan your strategy to combat…
Election season is upon us once again in the Unites States of America. It is important that we teach our children to be responsible citizens. Being a responsible citizen in the US includes understanding the way our political system functions and participating by voting on future leaders at the local level, state level, and federal…
When homeschool parents are surveyed, science seems to be the most avoided school subject by homeschooling parents. We know we need to do it, but it can be intimidating, especially if it is just not in your “wheel house.” Whether it is the content itself, or the need to add in the experiments for hands…
I’m not sure what your favorite school subject is, but my favorite subject is history. I love learning about people, places, and things from other eras of time. I enjoy watching documentaries and reading biographies. It brings out a passion in me that other subjects just don’t. I am thankful that my children seem to…
No matter how many times we drill the parts of speech, punctuation, and other grammar rules my kids still forget these on the fly when they are completing their writing assignments or grammar workbook. Many parents believe that memorization is the key, but even as adults we forget little things and jump to our hand-held…
Math is one of the core subjects taught in education, and therefore we spend a lot of time teaching it as parents. Many homeschooling parents will switch math curricula over and over again finding a good fit for their homeschool students. Depending on your child’s natural skill sets or challenges, finding a math curriculum that…
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