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Sep 03rd
Top 10: Why I Homeschool

Top 10: Why I Homeschool

“Why did you decide to homeschool?” It’s not an unusual question, in fact if I’ve answered it once in my nearly 20 years of homeschooling, I’ve answered it a hundred times! Well, from now on instead of trying to come up with an answer every time someone asks, I think I’ll just hand them a copy of my recently created Top 10 Reasons Why I Homeschool. Enjoy! The Top 10 Reasons Why I Homeschool Pajamas are less expensive than school clothes.... Read more...
The Socialization Question: Living Outside “The Cave” – Part 1

The Socialization Question: Living Outside “The Cave” – Part 1

One of the first concerns people share with me about homeschooling is their fear that thei...
Civics – Elective or Required ?

Civics – Elective or Required ?

Do you teach civics in your homeschool? In a recent, non-scientific and totally spontaneo...
Algebra and the New World

Algebra and the New World

It is often said in recent times that we live in a new world of global competition. Many p...
Home schooling During the High School Years

Home schooling During the High School Years

Home schooling during the high school years can be a fun and rewarding time for both the c...
 

Civics – Elective or Required ?

Civics – Elective or Required ? Do you teach civics in your homeschool? In a recent, non-scientific and totally spontaneous survey I took among homeschooling families I know, 4 out of 6 “admitted” ...
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Sight Words and Phonics – The Dynamic Duo

Sight Words and Phonics – The Dynamic Duo The single, most important skill you can teach your child is how to read. Unlocking ideas and facts from the written word provide children the ability to succeed in schoo...
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Easy Art History & Appreciation

Easy Art History & Appreciation Cover via Amazon Art appreciation (or the study of art history) need not be difficult.  You don’t need a fancy curriculum or a complicated plan.  You sim...
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The Socialization Question: Living Outside “The Cave” – Part 1

The Socialization Question: Living Outside “The Cave” – Part 1 One of the first concerns people share with me about homeschooling is their fear that their child or children will grow up to become social misfits.  That somehow li...
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The Learning Dilemma - Educating Your Special Needs Child

The Learning Dilemma - Educating Your Special Needs Child Raising a child with special needs, whatever his or her limitations might be, is challenging. Trying to find a program or a school that fulfills all his or her educatio...
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Blogs for Kids

Blogs for Kids Flush out the writer in children. Blogging could draw out a young writer and open doors to their future. Consider encouraging your child to start blogging! Children lo...

Top 10: Why I Homeschool

Top 10: Why I Homeschool “Why did you decide to homeschool?” It’s not an unusual question, in fact if I’ve answered it once in my nearly 20 years of homeschooling, I’ve answered it a h...
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Science Lesson Resources

The Lesson Plans Page - Science Lesson Plans, Science Ideas, & Science ... This section of The Lesson Plans Page contains science lesson plans, science...
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