In many parts of the country, spring means farmers’ markets starting again. Farmers from all over the region come to these open-air markets to sell fresh fruits and vegetables to customers. These markets offer a great opportunity for families to buy produce that’s often fresher than what they can get in stores, and at...
Knowing what home school curriculum books or resources to purchase can be an overwhelming task. There are so many things to choose. How do you know which one to choose and whether it will be right for your family? Here are some questions you can ask yourself when looking at different home school resources:...
When it comes to homeschooling your son or daughter, it is important to realize that you are assuming a huge responsibility in the shaping and molding of his or her education. You really do not have that much time or flexibility to try out a hundred different approaches and programs until you hit on...
You know how it is. You hear something and then it seems like everywhere you go, you hear it again. Well, burnout seems to be the topic du journal lately. I don’t know how many blogging, homeschooling moms I’ve read recently who are either burned out, about to be burned out or worrying about...
In a home schooling situation the parents grade their children’s schoolwork and not a teacher or teachers aid. Some parents have discovered that grading their own children can come with its own set of difficulties. because your child is not being compared to others in the classroom it may be hard to assess their...
