The Montessori method stands apart from other teaching methods because it teaches children to become in charge of their own education by being self-directed, hands-on and playful all at the same time. It gives children the ability to do things on their own, which helps with responsibility, organization skills, planning, executing and problem-solving. The […]
The internet is an amazing educational tool and one that homeschoolers should take advantage of, however, it is not without danger. Take precautions, play it safe and you'll never be sorry!
We’ve taken a look at our favorite resources throughout homeschooling and a good number of Google searches, and rounded up our top 10 foreign language tools. You’ll find a great variety on our list, and we’re hoping it has something for everyone.
For those that do not homeschool year round, the end of year “wrap up” is coming to close in a few short weeks. At this point, many homeschool families are scrambling to finish. Making sure they have the number of days they need to document, taking last minute field trips or finishing up on assignments. […]
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Mark your calendar! This coming Monday is Earth Day. Even though we should be honoring our planet throughout the entire year, it is nice to have a day that we can ALL celebrate our beautiful planet. Celebrating our planet can and should be fun, rewarding, and helpful. Here are a few fun and easy ways […]
Homeschooling math can be quite the challenge, but using these effective strategies can make a difference!
Guest post by Melissa Webb It was my first year in middle school. My new 6th-grade history teacher was young, energetic, and stylish! I just knew I would love her. And as a lifelong teacher-pleaser myself, I quickly set out to produce high-quality assignments and essays sure to impress her. Imagine my surprise when she […]
Admitting I love history, is something I would never thought I would say. I found it boring. The few times I remember liking history was when we dove a little deeper in school. When we did projects, read a book or watched a movie about the era. I still remember my 4th-grade pyramids of Giza […]
Volunteer Contributor Post I often hear fellow mom friends, whose children attend elementary and middle school in traditional schools, complain about standardized testing. I feel so sorry for those children and the parents that have to endure such a ridiculous tradition every year. Luckily for my family, in our state, we are not required to […]