What are the disadvantages of homeschooling? Practical matters, such as cost, are a problem… Not every family is able to live on one salary. It also requires much time to offer one child homeschooling. Not every parent is motivated every day to be devoted entirely to their child. And is every parent able to...
Why Online Home-Schooling Can Open Up a Whole New World
Before becoming comfortable with the Internet, I always thought that homeschooling needed to involve textbooks or workbooks. This past summer I started looking around online to see what kind of resources were out there. I was surprised at the multitude of resources that are available. Most of the resources that I found were free...
How to start homeschooling
How to start homeschooling: Summary Step 1: Start by doing nothing. Step 2: Know the homeschooling law in your area. Step 3: Explore interests that might have been hidden by the public school setting. Step 4: Search out other homeschooling families. Questions: Can I homeschool my kids? I’m not a teacher! Yes, why not....
Homeschooling History – A Method That Improves Retention and Makes Learning Fun
I’m convinced that there is no bigger waste of time in a traditional classroom than memorizing lists of names and dates only to forget them as soon as you complete the test. History can go beyond memorization to the study of the lives of famous people and the significance of important events. Homeschooling history...
Which Homeschool Curriculum Is Right for You?
If you have attended a homeschooling convention to choose your homeschool curriculum you may have come away feeling refreshed about the many possibilities that are on the market. Or maybe you came away feeling overwhelmed and more lost than you were previous to attending. Or you may be the type of parent that likes...
Working and Homeschooling – Essential Information For Work at Home Moms
Working and homeschooling is becoming more popular as many parents need to earn income while educating their children at home. Some parents who work at home while homeschooling need a full time income. Others need supplemental income to pay for homeschooling activities, curriculum and supplies. Here are five tips for homeschooling and working: Find...
