Homeschooling has been around as a formal education option for decades, yet there are still some myths floating around about its benefits and negative aspects. A very common objection to homeschool is the idea that it will create weird, anti-social people incapable of fitting in because they weren’t “properly socialized” in school. So does homeschooling …
Unschooling tends to have a bad reputation, especially among ardent supporters of traditional schools. As with most things, there are pros and cons when a family decides to unschool. In our opinion, unschool concepts can work wonderfully in your homeschool, especially as a complement to a homeschool curriculum. What Does it Mean to Unschool? The …
Deschooling is an adjustment period that occurs when a child leaves a traditional school and begins homeschooling. It is characterized by the child adapting to new schooling norms, routines, and a different relationship with his or her parents. Let’s dig into what this looks like and how you can make it work in your household. …
One of the biggest challenges you face as a parent is getting your children to behave well. This can become especially difficult in a homeschool setting, where your child is not only navigating your home’s rules and expectations, but those of a more formal learning setting as well. Let’s explore how we, as parents can …
Thematic units tie all your lessons together with a common theme to make homeschool more engaging and fun for your children. It allows students to make connections with real world knowledge and apply it to their lives in meaningful ways. Here, I will break down thematic units in detail plus give you some ideas to …
This is the last of a five part series about learning styles where we cover Reading Writing Learners Follow this link to Part One of the series: Learning Styles Summary Follow this link to Part Two of the series: Visual Learner Summary Follow this link to Part Three of the series: Auditory Learner Summary Follow …
This is the fourth part of a five part series about learning styles where we cover Kinesthetic Learners Follow this link to Part One of the series: Learning Styles Summary Follow this link to Part Two of the series: Visual Learner Summary Follow this link to Part Three of the series: Auditory Learner Summary Using …
This is the third part of a five part series about learning styles where we cover Auditory Learners Follow this link to Part One of the series: Learning Styles Summary Follow this link to Part Two of the series: Visual Learner Summary Your child is obsessed with music! Too bad they seem to mostly be …
This is the second of a five part series about learning styles where we cover Visual Learners Follow this link to Part One of the series: Learning Styles Summary So using all the handy-dandy info I gave you in part one of the series, you have figured out your child is probably a Visual Learner. …
Unlock your Child’s Full Potential by Identifying Their Learning Style This is the first of a five part series to help you identify your child’s dominant learning style and give you tools to optimize your teaching. A common question that gets brought up in teacher circles and in homeschool groups is, “How do I know …