What Kind of Homeschooler Are You?
What kind of homeschooler are you? Take this quiz to see which educational philosophies best match your homeschool. This quiz has just been updated. The previous quiz had an error in tabulating the...
View ArticleHomeschool Comparisons
This past week a large group of homeschoolers filled out the “What Kind of Homeschooler Are You?” quiz. If you scroll through the comments where people shared their results you will notice something....
View Article5 Things You Don’t Need to Homeschool Successfully
There are lots of options for homeschoolers these days. From curriculum to co-ops, it helps to think about what is really essential to homeschool successfully and what isn’t. Here are 5 things you...
View Article10 Ways Homeschooling is Like Seinfeld
Homeschooling is not all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes you will have bright and sunny days, but not all. Like life, there will be many rainy days and you may even encounter the occasional...
View ArticleHomeschooling Isn’t Easy
I lost it one day last week. Arguing, whining, and complaining were in great supply. I had had enough and before I blew up, I stood up and walked away – much to my children’s surprise. I took a...
View ArticleHomeschooling on Your Own Terms
When it comes to homeschooling there is no magic method. Your children are unique and your family is unlike any other family. So you won’t find some special method or approach that is best. You need...
View ArticleI Don’t Owe Public Schools My Time
For years I worked in public schools as a professional. I saw the devotion of teachers and the efforts made by parents and professionals to provide a better educational environment. I heard from...
View ArticleCan Homeschooling Parents Really Teach Every Subject Well?
Can I as a homeschooling parent really teach every subject well? Doubters of homeschooling often question whether or not parents can provide an appropriate education. I think this very question...
View ArticleHomeschooling Memories
I love homeschooling and the memories it has brought to my family. When this topic came up for the blog hop, I thought it would be good to hear it from a teen who has been homeschooled from the...
View ArticleDepth versus breadth
Many elementary curriculum options explore topics briefly giving children an introduction to the subject matter. This breadth method presents the child with a wealth of information covered over the...
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