Reading aloud is common with small children. There are many reasons to read aloud to your children. Most parents are aware of studies on the benefits of this special activity. However, as children age and learn to read on their own, reading aloud can quickly become a thing of the past. Many parents admit that…
Aurora from Supercharged Science and her husband run a publishing company that creates hands-on science curriculum for K-12 homeschoolers. Read this helpful article as she discusses a questions she gets often from parents worried about their kids on media devices. First, would you let young kids run loose in a wood shop or machine…
Homeschool moms are used to balancing math quizzes, making dinner, and taking a sick child’s temperature. Chaotic days are simply a part of the homeschool life. Homeschool moms play janitor, cafeteria lady, and teacher. So what happens when it’s mom who needs a sick day? Here are some tips to help moms recover and rest…
Homeschooling Year-Round Vs. Taking A Summer Break Some families homeschool year-round with a few breaks throughout the year. Others take a summer break or sporadic breaks for vacations or around specific events. Homeschooling allows us the freedom to be sporadic, to adjust, and to do what works well for our families. Whatever school year you…
The core subjects in homeschooling are a given. Math. Science. Reading. History. We know we have to teach them. Unit studies can definitely break up the monotony in your homeschool. Aside from changing up the normality of your instruction, unit studies can also enrich your child’s education. Learn how unit studies can enhance your homeschool…
Charlotte Mason described her approach to education as, “… an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life.” This quote, in and of itself, is the basis by which all Charlotte Mason stylistic teaching has derived. Whether you are a new homeschooling family or you are looking for new approaches to homeschooling, it is worth exploring these…
When we first start homeschooling, we either keep everything or keep nothing at all. What exactly do you need to document what your children have done all year? If you don’t know where to start, these essential elements of a homeschool portfolio can provide you with a basis of what each student needs. For all…
Teaching life skills to our children is just as important as teaching them their core subjects. I am sure that statement is debatable, but it is worth taking a moment to consider. A life skill that can be taught from an early age is time management. Teaching your children time management takes some effort but…
There comes a time when we can encourage our children with independent learning. The difficulty lies in how to do it. How can we help our kids to independent learning when we have been through homeschooling with them every step of the way? If you have more than one child at home, you probably…
Although there is certainly a ton of freedom in homeschooling, there are some parameters we need to adhere to that vary from state to state, or country to country for that matter. No matter what state or country in which you live, an amazing tool to capture your child’s education is a homeschool portfolio. Easy…
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