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Terms and Conditions/Disclosures until December 31, 2020

by Mary Ann Kelley

…use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of, and agreement to, the following Terms of Use. Company reserves the right to modify, alter, amend, or update its Website, policies and these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use are subject to change without notice. If you do not agree with or do not accept any part of these Terms of Use, you must not use the Website. Your continued use of any part of the Website constitutes your acceptance of such changes to the Terms of Use. You should review the Terms of Use periodically to determine if any changes… Continue reading »

Terms and Conditions / Disclosures

by Mary Ann Kelley

…the following Terms of Use. Company reserves the right to modify, alter, amend, or update its Website, policies and these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use are subject to change without notice. If you do not agree with or do not accept any part of these Terms of Use, you must not use the Website. Your continued use of any part of the Website constitutes your acceptance of such changes to the Terms of Use. You should review the Terms of Use periodically to determine if any changes have been made. GENERAL DISCLAIMER Company has made every effort to… Continue reading »

Short-Term & Temporary Homeschooling

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…for short-term homeschooling may be born of desperation; others may be born of optimism. For some, homeschooling short-term is a decision of last resort — parents do not see another option that is positive for their child, and they are anxious to have him or her back in school as soon as possible. For others, homeschooling is seen as something they’d love to continue to do, but financial obligations or other scenarios block consideration of longer-term homeschooling. In all cases, parents should be aware of the limitations of short-term homeschooling, even as their children may also reap some potential benefits…. Continue reading »

Make Learning Personal: Use Your Family History to Connect with History & Geography

by Karen Skelton

Karen Skelton

…one that will be more meaningful if your children can imagine their ancestors sailing on the mule-drawn canal boats. There are many related topics like this; check out these lesson plans put together by educators for Ancestry: 1940 Census Lesson Immigration Over Time Various Wars Suffrage Movement Trail of Tears A great place to research places or topics is the FamilySearch Research Wiki. If you discovered that the family in the photo was departing Massachusetts by train in 1932 to move to New Jersey and live with relatives, you can search on states and cities to learn more about the… Continue reading »

Classical Conversations

by Mary Ann Kelley

…college including STEM degrees without doing anything extra. Fay Classical Conversations assumes rote memorization needs to come before conceptual knowledge. After thorough research and a come-and-see, we decided this would not be a good fit for us. Don’t get me wrong — I myself was homeschooled and memorized the table of squares, pi to the 50th decimal, etc. I can still recite them. But our curious daughter wants to know the how and why, and although we believe in strong memorization, we believe it should fit within a basic conceptual framework. The load of memorization required in CC means that… Continue reading »

Learning Styles

by Rebecca Capuano

Rebecca Capuano

…did not have experimental research designs with a crossover interaction between learning style and method of teaching, that would demonstrate internal validity. More simply, the research design did not show a cause and effect relationship between using a learning styles approach and improved learning by students. The issue was not primarily that the outcome of the learning styles research did not show any positive outcomes (although there were some studies that did not show positive outcomes), but that any positive outcomes could not be accurately attributed to the intervention itself (in other words, the improved learning could have come from… Continue reading »

Privacy Policy

by Mary Ann Kelley

…illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for such activities. Debug products to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality. Exercise free speech, ensure the right of another consumer to exercise their free speech rights, or exercise another right provided for by law. Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 1546 et. seq.). Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when the information’s deletion may likely render impossible or seriously impair the research’s achievement, if you previously… Continue reading »

Privacy Policy until December 31, 2020

by Mary Ann Kelley

…privacy policies. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your access to and use of the Website may also be subject to any separate agreements or terms and conditions you have signed or agreed to with Company. Please refer to those agreements as needed. Regardless of any other provision in this Privacy Policy, we reserve the right to disclose any personally identifiable or non-personally identifiable information about you to: (a) fulfill a government request; (b) conform with the requirements of the law or legal process; (c) protect or defend our legal rights or property, our Website, or other users; or (d) protect, in… Continue reading »

Pirates Unit Study

by Mary Ann Kelley

…worksheet. (Pirate Dress Code crossword puzzle answer key) Nautical Terms Download and complete the Nautical Terms word search worksheet. (Nautical Terms word search answer key) Navigational Tools Look up information on each of the following navigational tools. In the space provided on the Nautical Terms Wordsearch worksheet, tell how to use the tools. Each of these tools can still be used today. Sundials Dividers Backstaff Spyglass Compass Pirate flags What are flags flown on pirate ships named? How did they get their special name? List some of the symbols commonly found on these famous flags. Select and draw three of… Continue reading »

Elections Unit Study / Notebooking Unit (FREE)

by Mary Ann Kelley

…decide the fate of candidates and issues on their ballot. However, voters around the state will use different ballots because of differing district and local candidates and issues. For a complete list of what candidates and issues will appear on your local ballot, consult your local county or parish board of elections. Create your own ballot (download a sample if available). Elections word search Download and complete the E lections Word Search worksheet. (Elections Word Search answer key) Elections crossword puzzle Download and complete the Elections Crossword Puzzle worksheet. (Elections Crossword Puzzle answer key) Check out our other unit studies:… Continue reading »

Ask Jeanne: Speech Delay and Reading Comprehension

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…homeschool mom’s job to research the potential link between speech delays and reading comprehension, examine normal childhood development, look at how homeschoolers have approached early academics (reading in particular), proceed to give your child experiences that will develop comprehension, and to keep in your mind the possibility that your child could require intervention. Let’s unpack that paragraph, with some questions for a parent to research and consider. Research the potential link between speech delays and reading comprehension. A quick Google search yielded me with confirmation that, indeed, there is a link between speech problems and reading problems. One such article… Continue reading »

Homeschool Transcripts Explained—Spoiler Alert… They’re Easy & Free!

by Mary Ann Kelley

…safety. Thank you. Mary Ann Kelley Typically, as long as the College Board has approved the course for the term it was taken and your student completed all of the coursework required, you can list it on the transcripts as an AP course. Usually a certificate would not be necessary but without knowing the specifics of the organization through whom the course was taken, I can’t speak to whether that is needed. Deanna It still isn’t working Mary Ann Kelley I can’t replicate this problem – are you trying to download it on a desktop computer? What exactly happens when… Continue reading »

Calvert

by Mary Ann Kelley

…has yet to master, and should be required to do at the level it’s required in this curriculum. If you use this curriculum, unless you have to, I would not recommend the testing service. This gives you the freedom to tailor the curriculum the way you want without having to worry about what they will be tested on. Jessica I used the Calvert program for K-2 with my daughter. For kindergarten it was great, especially the Calvert Math. First grade was ok, if you don’t count the Singapore Math. Second grade required so much restrictive writing that she truly hated… Continue reading »

Ask Jeanne: “Does school decide what grade?”

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…will allow you to tutor him. This may be enough to get him on track and ready to succeed in school. However, children for whom school has been a poor fit or who have lost confidence, lost interest, or become disconnected will not receive the same benefit from short-term homeschooling as they would from longer-term homeschooling. The healing time is just not baked in. You can see what I suggested to the mom who wrote to me about homeschooling a child behind in school — more of a long-term recovery than a short-term shoring up. Be realistic about what short-term… Continue reading »

Unschooling

by Mary Ann Kelley

…and stages of aesthetic development correspond particularly well with one form of self-expression or another? I have embraced the search for these answers since I first knew that I wanted to be an artist and work with others at making art. While I was a homeschooling parent using Oak Meadow to teach three of my five children, I searched for the best … Read More… Homeschooling for Safety This morning, my jaw dropped when I heard radio host Dennis Miller repeatedly tell a caller who was upset about the horrendous school shootings in Connecticut that he should consider pulling his… Continue reading »

Ideas for Creating a Pet Unit Study

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…Again, this is another area where motivated kids will do much research and reading. You can help your children learn how dogs are trained to do specialized jobs today, such as working as search and rescue or therapy animals. One of my sons learned a lot from taking his dog to several dog obedience classes, and I know a teen who learned a lot about training her border collie to herd sheep from reading books, watching online videos, and later, working with an experienced trainer. Several of my young homeschooling friends who have kept birds have trained them to “talk,”… Continue reading »

What is Memory and How Does it Work?

by THSM Contributor

THSM Contributor

…memory is whatever you see, hear and feel. It lasts for a few seconds and then fades from your consciousness. Working memory lasts a few minutes and has a small capacity. Seven seems to be the magic number. On average, only seven items fit in this stage of memory at a given time. Short-term memory is like a holding bin or like RAM. Memories stay here for only 1-2 days. Information here will need to be processed before they go into long term memory. Long-term memory is like your computer’s hard drive — with an unlimited amount of storage! Memory… Continue reading »

Ignite Christian Academy (formerly Alpha Omega Academy)

by Mary Ann Kelley

…help overcome her debilitating shyness. We have been very happy with her progress. I am not certain why there isn’t a break in the spring. While all other schools private and online are getting a much needed break, AOA students are required to work ahead if they need to travel. It has been hard for us this year because of an illness in the family that required travel often. While your friends are off school for a week, she is unable to participate in some activities due to her school work. All in all, we have been pleased with AOA… Continue reading »

Research on the Importance of Reading for Children

by Rebecca Capuano

Rebecca Capuano

…homeschool curriculum (and part of everyday family life). There is a multitude of research that demonstrates the efficacy of reading. Here are just a few studies, which underscore just how fundamental reading is for children’s development and well-being: Literacy changes lives – This compilation of research by the National Literacy Trust illustrates multiple benefits of reading, including the fact that individuals with improved literacy are less likely to receive state benefits, more likely to own their own home, and are more involved in democratic processes. The research also traces the profiles of literate families and literate communities. Role of environment… Continue reading »

Motivation Systems, Part 2

by Rebecca Capuano

Rebecca Capuano

…occur more frequently. Longer-term reinforcers, such as special outings or toys, work well to reinforce behavior over a period of time. Some of the most effective motivation systems include both short-term and long-term reinforcers. This way the child receives reinforcement on a daily (or multiple-times per day) basis, as well as reinforcement once he/she meets a longer-term (such as weekly or monthly) goal. What types of consequences are effective for my child? If the child seems to be enjoying himself in time-out, then that is not an effective consequence! Find out what the child cares about (playing games, earning money,… Continue reading »