A guest blog post written by Trish Madonia Homeschooling high school can seem daunting, but the good news is that it isn’t. Actually, while it does come with its own set of challenges, it’s quite fun! Getting Started With Homeschooling a High School Student We need to start the conversation about homeschooling high school by discussing […]
With its roots in conservation, Marineland Dolphin Adventure near St Augustine, Florida is on call to provide aide to injured sea animals in the area. The staff of Marineland do everything they can to save and support injured sea life and return it to the waters, if possible. They also offer dolphin encounters of many types as […]
If only homeschoolers had a nickel for every time they heard the question, "... but what about socialization?" That infamous socialization question, for any seasoned homeschooler, is quite a humorous one!
There are seven core skills that are central to school success for any child, whether home-schooled or otherwise. By building these skills in your child, you'll ensure that she has a solid foundation for school and for life. Today TestingMom.com wants to share these skills and how you can use them to help your child break away from the pack!
“There is no kind of knowledge to be had in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themselves, of the world they live in. Let them at once get into touch with Nature, and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life. We […]
It's important that we teach our children practical life skills--skills that teach them how to survive in society--how to thrive in society. Read on for a great life skills checklist.
The Junior Ranger Program. Really, does it get much better than fun, free (mostly) and educational? This program, hosted by a series of national and state parks, is an exciting way for your kids to learn the environmental and historical aspects of your region. If you are anything like me, you have seen posts about […]
Literature is great—and so are movies. Combine them and you have a double whammy as far as educational/homeschooling resources go. There are several Internet sites that deal exclusively with the literature/movie combination. The F.I.L.M. Project (Finding Inspiration in Literature & Movies) provides free activity and discussion guides around selected books and movies. “The curricula is […]
The location of a homeschool is home, plain and simple. You live, eat, and educate right there in your comfy three bedroom two bath ranch with the same view every day. As a roadschooling family we also live, eat and educate in our home; only our home is on wheels. Wheels indicate mobility. Mobility indicates […]
After reviewing hundreds of products, the following have been selected as Homeschool.com's Top 100 Educational Gifts for 2010. These products are some of the most educational and fun toys on the market today. For your convenience, we have organized our list by age group--and as you can see, there is something for everyone!