Homeschooling is a drag with a child who will not try, does not give a good effort, makes a mess, doesn’t take responsibilities seriously, and doesn’t care a bit about the amount of effort you are putting into homeschooling. If they would just stop being lazy, you could get through the school work and have time to do things they might even find more enjoyable. What’s wrong with this picture? Continue reading »
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Clayton Area Co-Op
We are Christian homeschooling families in and around Clayton, NC. Our mission is to provide affordable, parent-led classes to our children while we encourage the development of a Christ-centered homeschooling community where our children can grow and thrive in the knowledge of Him. Every family interested in joining must have at least one parent committed Continue reading »
Online Resources to Enrich Your Teen's Homeschool Days
One of my favorite things about homeschooling is the freedom it allows my kids to explore their passions and interests. Here is a list of resources for you to check out if you have a teen and that likes technology, learning new skills, and exploring their interests. Continue reading »
Play It Forward School of Music
Play It Forward School of Music offers in-person or virtual music classes for all ages. Our music lessons include violin, piano, voice, guitar, or percussion as taught by our highly-skilled teachers and lessons start any time of the year. We have various performance opportunities (recitals, concerts, community performances, etc) throughout the year that students can Continue reading »
Financial Services Experience Program at Vigilant, LLC
Financial Services Experience Program at Vigilant, LLC Work as an apprentice at Vigilant and kickstart your career in the Financial Field! How it works: If you are homeschooled or cyber schooled and would like to gain work experience without going to college straight away, we have the solution for you! Would you like to be Continue reading »
My 5 Favorite Things about Homeschooling Teens
Homeschooling teens, for me, has been challenging and refreshing and fun (most days). It can be easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day craziness of sibling bickering, mood swings, wondering where all the groceries went, driving to and from four different places, and finding time to fill up my own cup. So, what are my five favorite things about homeschooling teens right now? I'm sharing them all here and I hope they inspire you too. Continue reading »
Christian Home Educators of San Francisco
Welcome to our community of Christian homeschooling parents living in San Francisco, SFO, and San Bruno areas who are actively homeschooling! We exist to encourage & support one another to live out the calling God has placed in their hearts to homeschool their children while at the same time connecting the hearts of homeschooling parents Continue reading »
Using Scientific Current Events to Understand the Scientific Process
Studying scientific current events—or science news—is a good way to help your kids understand that scientists are always learning and revising their understanding. Here are some ways you can follow science news with your kids as a way to help them understand the scientific process. Continue reading »
What My Teens Say They Loved About Our Elementary Homeschool Years
When I sit down to plan homeschool this summer, it will be for three high schoolers. Were all of our homeschool days these last ten years filled with Instagram-worthy shares and fantastic projects and the best curricula and memorizing things? No, not even a little. If I'm being honest, most days were pretty ho-hum and some seasons we were literally just getting by with meals, Lego building, and lots of television. So, what do my three kids remember about their early years of homeschooling? I recently chatted with them and was pleasantly surprised to get some good feedback and not too many grumbles. Continue reading »
Hitting the February Homeschool Wall
We’re halfway through February. Can we do this? February is the second semester version of October. Here's how to get perspective on the February blahs, when new pencils aren’t sharp and our own minds don’t feel so sharp either. Continue reading »
Humane Rescue Alliance
The Humane Rescue Alliance's school programs, shelter tours, and camps target upper elementary and middle school students. Participants learn about our organization, our programs, and how we help animals and the people who love them. Programs, traditionally offered in person, are now offered virtually, providing opportunities for students to learn from our staff, volunteers, other Continue reading »
Plan Now for Homeschool End-of-Year Requirements
Many homeschoolers have to submit an end-of-year homeschool progress report of some kind to meet state, school division, or charter school requirements. Plan now to save yourself turmoil and make that process easier by asking yourself these questions now to prepare for spring requirements. Continue reading »
Our 10th Grade Plan for a Non-Traditional Learner
Our 10th grade non-traditional learner stated that he wanted to tackle more challenging content, more in-person classes with homework and projects, and wanted to be in charge of his schedule. I got to work researching local classes, online classes, curricula, and more. We had long conversations, lots of texting back and forth, and finally came up with a plan that worked for him, for me and his dad, and for our budget and schedule. Continue reading »
Flexibility of Homeschooling: Adapting When Homeschooling Isn't Working
Are you embracing the flexibility of homeschooling to make things better? It sounds like a huge overhaul, almost as big as those first questions you had about curriculum and socialization. It's actually not. Simply adjusting these three things as needed can get you back on track and/or head off future problems. Continue reading »
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools P.E. at the Pool! - Fort Worth
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is a locally owned and operated swim school, run by a 2 generation home schooling family! We are excited to offer a new program, called 'P.E. at the Pool!' This small group class is designed for students ages 5-6 and 7-10 to enjoy a structured fun, engaging, active time in the safe Continue reading »
Rockwell Music School
Rockwell Music School provides in-home or studio lessons for residents of Saint Paul, Minnesota. We have over 10 years experience delivering all of these formats for teaching guitar, bass, piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and music theory. We have worked with many homeschooled families and have found it to be a good fit. Our teaching method Continue reading »
Is Your Curriculum Accredited? Does It Matter?
One of the most common questions we see from new homeschoolers is whether curricula they are interested in is accredited. For families who may intend to return to public schools, “accreditation” seems like a good way to smooth re-entrance into public school, particularly for students hoping to transfer homeschool credit to public high schools. This is a perfectly rational thought process. Continue reading »
Should You Homeschool?
As schools around the country publish their plans for the upcoming academic year, homeschool advocates continue to see more families who tried homeschooling last year deciding to continue. For real, this time—not the suddenly-home-from-school situation parents faced when schools suddenly closed. Here are a few suggestions to use or pass on. Continue reading »
Marine Science Experiential Learning
Our mission at New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families. NESS is the first and only program of its kind to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Our goal is Continue reading »
Connect with History & Geography Using Family History
If you’re looking for a unique way to inspire your children’s curiosity and interest in history, consider introducing them to genealogy. You can use your own family tree to make history more relevant and meaningful to children, strengthen their sense of identity, and help them to see where they fit in time and place in this world. Using your family tree to learn about the life and times of grandparents is a great example of “social history,” which studies the experiences of ordinary people. Notice the word experiences — if you portray history in terms of experiences rather than facts, it can help personalize the study of history. This helps children to make sense of the world around them. Continue reading »
Brookside Music
Brookside Music is committed to providing students with patient instruction in a creative and positive environment. Our individualized piano lessons are fun and inspiring for all students, from beginners to advanced! Flexible lesson times are available for home-schoolers, retirees and stay-at-home parents. At Brookside Music, patient instruction and positive guidance make learning fun and inspiring. Continue reading »
Gilchrist
Gilchrist Volun-teen Program - Do you love helping people? Can you give an hour and a half each week to make someone's day? Can you consider giving the gift of your presence to someone who is lonely? Gilchrist has volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 18. We are incredibly flexible and work to create Continue reading »
Where To Turn When You Have Questions About Homeschooling
I don’t know everything about homeschooling. I don’t always know what to do with my gaggle of kids. I don’t always know if I’m pushing too hard or not enough or if we should just throw in the towel. I need expert guidance for this homeschooling journey, especially during the high school years. I needed someone who’d been down this path with a teen similar to mine and could listen and offer suggestions. Continue reading »
ASCEND Program
ASCEND is a community engagement group at FAU that promotes interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through neuroscience activities. We hold day-long sessions called Brain Sparks to get middle school kids (Grades 6-8) interested in neuroscience. We do neuroscience related projects and teach the kids about brain anatomy, brain safety, and electrical activity Continue reading »
Our 9th Grade Plan for a Non-Traditional Learner
Since it can be helpful to read about what other homeschoolers are doing for high school, I’ve detailed out our plan for our first year of homeschooling high school with a non-traditional learner. I’m not an expert by any means—my teen is my guinea pig and I definitely needed some guidelines on how I could build an experience for him and not just school. My kid thrives on experiences. The more the better. Continue reading »
Homeschooling a Non-Traditional Learner for High School
My oldest child started high school at home this year. He's a very non-traditional learner, which can present a challenge when mom is the opposite. I never intended to homeschool and I really couldn't imagine homeschooling high school. But here we are, and here's how we are preparing a high school plan that works for us. Continue reading »
My Favorite Homeschooling and Parenting Podcasts
Are you a podcast lover like me? If you're a busy homeschooling mom (and I know you are), podcasts are a perfect way to learn, laugh and, let's be honest, block out the 237 questions about food choices and screen time. I've curated a list of my current favorite homeschooling and parenting podcasts. These are my go-to podcasts for encouragement, ideas, and connection. Grab your earbuds and let's get listening! Continue reading »
The Magic, Mayhem, and Mostly Awesomeness of Middle School Homeschooling
When I decided to tackle a blog post about our 7th grade plans for my twins, I had to pause and catch my breath. How are they already in 7th grade? Why are they taller than me? Will they notice if we do Five In A Row again for old time’s sake? My oldest, a rising high schooler, made his way through middle school homeschool. Sometimes, his learning looked super structured, but often it looked more unschool-ish than I had anticipated. Here are my three key insights about homeschooling middle school . . . Continue reading »
How We Keep a Spring in Our Springtime Homeschooling
Spring might be my favorite time to homeschool. It has quickly replaced the awesomeness of back-to-homeschool in late summer. It’s not necessarily because of the weather—spring just feels different. My kids are all working on different things at this point. It can be overwhelming because I feel like I'm not staying on top of everyone's everything. In the end, that's not my job. My role is to be an Educational Opportunity Provider. We can flow with the seasons and our energy levels. It's spring and it's a good time to both shake things up and create a flowing routine. Continue reading »
Collin County Homeschool Fine Arts
It is the goal of Collin County Homeschool Fine Art to provide high-quality instruction and training in the various forms of fine arts. Currently, offering musical training in the areas of band, orchestra and instrumental private lessons. Instructors are professionals in their fields with appropriate degrees, years of performing and decades of teaching experience. They Continue reading »
Ask Jeanne: Do I Need Teacher Training to Homeschool?
I am not a parent yet but intend on having children and homeschooling them in the future. I've done a lot of research but never really found an answer to my question. I know that in my state it is not necessary for the parent to have a teaching degree, but I'd like to know whether getting a teaching degree (there are some online as well) or even attending a few college courses surrounding how to teach children would benefit the parent homeschooling the children. I'm getting my pharmacy doctorate so a teaching degree would be extra time and money so I'd like your opinion on whether you think it would be worth it. Continue reading »
Benefit of Homeschooling: Embracing the Wide Range of Normal
When it comes to education, one size does not fit all. One of the benefits of homeschooling is parents' ability to shape education to fit each, not all. Kids come with a wide range of abilities—academically, developmentally, socially, temperamentally, artistically, physically, and emotionally. Expectations in schools are based on a "standard" student when there is no standard student. Kids mature at different rates, have unique interests, have their own home environments, and have their own genetic traits. Here's how homeschooling can make the most of that. Continue reading »
Are You a Type B Homeschooler?
I don’t particularly love labels—they can be too general or cause assumptions and are likely not 100% accurate. That said, labels can be helpful when you’re searching for information on various topics. Google is better when you’re using key words, which is how I heard of Type B homeschooling a few years ago. A good old Google search brought me to a few articles, which I read and breathed a sigh of relief. I felt like I discovered a secret society of homeschoolers. I was not alone. Fast forward to this past summer, when a good friend and I were chatting, and we both realized we were talking about the same thing. Type B Homeschooling. Continue reading »
What Is Accreditation? Should My Homeschool Be Accredited?
With the slow but steady growth of homeschooling across the United States comes a parallel growth in online, distance learning programs and schools. While many parents continue to provide independent, customized instruction to their children, others seek “enrolled homeschooling”—that which provides teacher-guided instruction, report cards/transcripts/credits, and other familiar elements of traditional education. Choosing a provider for this type of schooling naturally leads to an increase in questions about accreditation: what is it exactly, and how does it pertain to homeschooling? Continue reading »
Tips for Homeschooling an Anxious Child
Just attending school doesn't, by itself, help kids overcome abnormal anxiety because they are "sticking it out." Just homeschooling doesn't prevent, treat, or cure abnormal anxiety. These tips can help you move past just homeschooling to helping your anxious child cope with their anxiety. Ways to get help: Combine homeschooling with professional treatment for abnormal anxiety. Consider cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for your child, which helps many people manage abnormal anxiety. Seek a counselor or therapist who is knowledgeable and unbiased about homeschooling. Know that homeschooling brings with it the "Power of Now" - you can do what's right for your child now, even if that means you prioritize mental health over academics. Continue reading »
Homeschooling for School Anxiety / School Refusal
Can you homeschool your child who refuses to go to school due to school anxiety? Should you? Kids in crisis who are too anxious to go to school are in a challenge called school resistance or school refusal. What if school refusers are telling us something through their refusal? What can we do to help? This post covers reasons we might homeschool a child with school anxiety along with concerns that might arise and tips to make the best of homeschooling in such a situation. Continue reading »
7 Ways to Embrace Homeschooling Your Polar Opposite Child
My three kids are very different from me. They are their own people. They have a mix of me and their dad and HUGE dollops of their own uniqueness. However, what happens when one of your kiddos is basically the South to your North? The Oil to your Water? The Day to your Night? As the kids got older, I noticed that I was struggling a bit more with one of my children. They would basically do the exact opposite of whatever I had planned for the day. Or question everything. This was really hard for a rules-following, go-by-the-book, authority respecting, uber-feeler to understand. Continue reading »
Middle School Mania: How We’re Transitioning to Homeschooling Middle School
Homeschooling middle school is a new season of life. I prepared by buying a new prepackaged curriculum, and while I loved everything about this curriculum, I had forgotten to take my kids' learning styles and desires into account. I assumed they would be happy to go along with whatever I put on the table. I had to accept that we were in a new season of homeschooling. I had to acknowledge that my kids were growing up and had developed their own interests. They had their own strengths and weaknesses. They were ready to let go of some anchors in our days that I was clinging to for dear life. Anchors that I thought were required to have a “good” or “productive” homeschool. Continue reading »
Benefits of Homeschooling
The many benefits of homeschooling mean more kids and teens than ever are learning at home. Families want the advantages of homeschooling, with the flexibility, academic benefits, efficiency, and opportunities homeschooling can offer. They seek an education and even a lifestyle that's not based on minimum standards and a one-size-fits-all approach. Continue reading »
Nova Lions Baseball
The Nova Lions are a competitive high school baseball program in Northern Virginia comprised of homeschool students and private school students from schools without baseball teams. The Lions are primarily a Varsity baseball team but will field a JV team with enough interest. The Nova Lions compete in the Old Line Baseball Conference against Fairfax Continue reading »