Written by contributor Jena Borah of Yarns of the Heart I’m a big picture kind of person. I like to look at the map and stay focused on the destination. But homeschooling is full of little details that threaten to pull us off the path and down rabbit trails. That’s why, here at the beginning …
How to avoid summer setback
Written by contributor Jena Borah of Yarns of the Heart Do you know about summer setback? Education researchers say a child can lose up to two months of reading achievement between May and August. If this happens every summer, children can lose up to a year and a half between 1st and 6th grade …
Motivating Learners in Your Homeschool
Some days everyone wants to sit on the couch and watch TV. That's when we homeschooling moms start to panic. They are supposed to be LEARNING! In my 16 years of homeschooling, we had plenty of "unproductive" days, and here are a few things I learned: 1. Adjust your expectations. Concentrate on …
Homeschooling and Socialization: How to Answer the Socialization Question
We've all been there. A well-meaning friend, relative or neighbor nods, smiles--then here it comes: “Homeschooling sounds great, but what about socialization?” In my article, The Socialization Question, I dive deeply into the subject, but for now, I want to give you some practical advice on …
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What About Public School?
I know this is a homeschooling website, and I’m a homeschooling mom, but that free education option down the street looks awfully tempting sometimes. I homeschooled my first two children all the way though high school graduation, but that last little bugger--she just HAD to go to public …