Social emotional learning is critical for educational success and has a lifelong impact in relationships and overall stability. The good news is, this online option for elementary school aged kids makes social emotional learning accessible and fun. What Is Social Emotional Learning? It is quite the buzzword in education today, but what is the actual…
Teaching life skills in a school setting looks very different than the way we teach them at home. This doesn’t mean they somehow matter less. Here is an overview of how I teach basic life skills as a part of our homeschool days. A friend asked me last week why I don’t share the basic…
Finding a secular homeschool science curriculum is not always easy. This is a list of the very best homeschool science curricula taking a secular approach to learning. When I first started homeschooling, I was surprised to see how little options I could find for science. Almost everything that was recommended to me, or that I…
It took a long time for me to find a math curriculum that really works for my son. With CTCMath however, math has become the easiest part of our homeschool day. Here’s everything you need to determine if CTCMath is the best curriculum for your homeschool too. I used to worry about math all the…
Creating your own learning plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a step by step look at how to create an individualized plan for learning in your homeschool. Individualized Learning Plans Back when I was in college studying to be a special education teacher, I remember thinking to myself, “Every…
This high school literature study examines nine previously or currently banned books and encourages the learner to consider the impact of restricting access to them. Why Banned Books? It’s because of Mr. Vezzolini. I’ll explain, but the truth is, there are a actually two answers to this question. The first is that anything banned is…
Trekking Through History is a fun and educational game. It’s a great way to learn history in your homeschool. My oldest is a history major and just went back to college last week. One of things we talked about over the summer break was how to help my youngest son develop a better understanding of…
Looking for an online homeschool program that is engaging and fun? BrainPOP has been a trusted resource for us for years. Now, they’ve added features that make it an excellent choice for homeschoolers. When my oldest was in second grade and still attending public school, he jumped in the car one day, all smiles. I…
Finding the right high school science class can be difficult when your child has learning differences. Edison Learning is an excellent option to consider for your homeschool. Here’s why. If you have been following along in our weekly lesson plan recaps, you know that my son specifically asked to try more online learning this year….
This overview includes a recap of our plans for the new school year as well as our 10th grade homeschool curriculum. If you have been following my weekly lesson plan series, you know that our curriculum choices certainly ebb and flow throughout the school year. Any interest-led learning plan requires a certain amount of flexibility….
Online learning is ideal for my child. In fact, studies show that online learning works well for many kids with learning differences. Find out more about why and discover one option that is a great fit for our needs. As we head into back to school this fall, my son has asked that we explore…
Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to be complicated! There are so many options and resources to help. This is an overview of what you can expect as you navigate the high school years, as well as online homeschool resources for AP classes and dual enrollment. Since my oldest son graduated from our homeschool last year…
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