We have struggled for years to figure out the best way to help my son meet the foreign language requirement for high school graduation in our state. Even when he was younger and in a co-op Spanish class, I remember thinking that we needed to focus on reading and writing in his native language first….
As we head into our final year of homeschooling, I find my high school homeschool curriculum choices reflect my experience and sense of peace about the learning process. Homeschooling K-12 This will be our 13th and final year homeschooling. My youngest is set to graduate in May and has been homeschooling since pre-K, never once…
Looking for a homeschool language arts curriculum for your elementary aged learner? This option has accommodations for a variety of learning styles and includes online and textbook options. What To Look For When Choosing A Homeschool Curriculum I am often asked what key ingredients I look for as I choose homeschool curriculum for my family….
If your child struggles with math anxiety, this online homeschool math program has everything you need to help ease the stress and increase learning! I have been homeschooling now for 13 years. It’s been exactly the right choice for my family. The freedom to learn at a pace that works best and explore the topics…
“What Are The Qualifications For Homeschooling A Child With Special Needs?” It’s a question I am asked all the time. “Aren’t you worried that you are keeping him from really getting the help he needs?” “You don’t want your son to miss out on the professional help the school system provides.” “How can you possibly…
There are many ways to approach the study of history in your homeschool. Some of us choose to study history chronologically, rotating through a 3 to 5 year cycle. But there’s not only one right way to study history! If the thought of history makes you yawn, have you considered following your child’s interests (or…
Wondering how to teach vocabulary in your homeschool this year? Find out how we have historically approached learning vocabulary in our homeschool and what our plan is for vocabulary in this upcoming school year. We have a new homeschooler joining us this fall. My niece is going to be learning with us throughout the 2023-2024…
A teen with learning disabilities necessarily requires a different approach to academics in school. But what about when it’s time to learn to drive? This parent’s guide to learning to drive with learning differences provides practical resources and support as you get started. My son told me he wanted to get his drivers license almost…
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia can be overwhelming. As a parent of a profoundly dyslexic child, I have struggled for years to find homeschool reading support, appropriate for educating a struggling reader at home. Last week, my 17-year-old son took his knowledge test for a learner’s permit to drive. Although the state does offer some…
My youngest has never met a pool or hose that he didn’t like. He’s the first one in, the last one out and usually begging for more. Although we don’t have a pool, we do have a ton of fun each summer with the hose, sprinklers, and other water works. Part of my plan for…
The chance to expose our children to a variety of options for their future is a significant benefit to homeschooling. Adding a trade school program to your homeschool provides hands-on, real world experience and exposes our children to options beyond the traditional classroom. “Do you know that he does not have any plans to go…
I typically spend a lot of time prepping for our summer break every year. Fun activities, new learning plans, field trips and small getaways – I organize and plan, hoping for some sense of summer order and fun. Still, every single year, what I inevitably forget to factor in is the simple fact that summer…
End of content
End of content