In the world of homeschooling, there is a question that arises all too frequently and can bring with it a host of negative emotions. For new homeschool parents, it can be especially challenging. Of course, you probably already know what question I’m referring to. What about socialization? (more…)
Combining geography and art can be an interesting way to teach two subjects at once. (more…)
It is not uncommon for homeschool parents to outsource some of their children’s classes. Sometimes parents post questions online asking others where to find a local teacher for a certain course or to recommend resources. When I read these posts, I often wonder about the backstory. What led up to this decision? Why is this person looking to outsource this class? What is the parent’s real motivation? (more…)
It is amazing how often we use the internet in our home. I had not realized just how much time was actually being drained from our family until this week. A temporary disruption in our internet service is common where we live. However, what I thought was just a quick outage turned into a week offline with challenges, blessings, and realizations.
Maintaining a peaceful homeschool co-op can sometimes be challenging, but it is extremely important. (more…)