Now that you've ushered in 2019, you're probably thinking about some changes for your homeschool plans. Many homeschoolers adopt new resolutions, others set new goals or adjust their established goals, and still others remain steadfast with their original plans. As far as resolutions go, they seem Read More
Adjusting to Homeschooling Mid-Year
When life-changing decisions are made, such as choosing to homeschool mid-year, there is always an adjustment period. Not just for your child, either -- you as the new teacher must also adapt. It’s natural, especially if you and your child have been accustomed to the public school routine. This Read More
5 Ways to Boost Your Homeschool Enthusiasm
The Cambridge Dictionary defines enthusiasm as: "A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling." As a parent and a homeschooler, you have an "energetic interest" in your child's education. You want Read More
Sports Stars Who Were Homeschooled
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics along with key analyses from Brian Ray, a homeschooling expert at the National Home Education Research Institute, report that the number of children who are homeschooled is growing by 3 percent to 8 percent a year. If you take that percentage Read More
Top 6 Tips to Help Build Reading Skills
Children of various ages sometimes struggle with reading. It's frustrating because reading is the backbone of so many learning skills. But there are ways you can help your child to improve their reading skills without putting additional pressure on them — or on yourself. Review these tips now, so Read More
Summer Activities for Your Special Needs Child
When summer arrives, many parents with special needs children use a variety of fun activities and educational instruction to provide a well-balanced experience for their students. Although summer brings visions of the beach, vacations, and lazy days at the park, it is important to keep your child’s Read More