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Studying can trip up even the best student. It doesn’t matter if you are homeschooled or attending a school in person, it can be challenging to be successful. It will require a lot of hard work and dedication on your part to perform well. You want to make sure that you remain focused and put
Whether it is language or literature, it’s not always easy to find a program that works for your kids, and you. When you do, it’s simply magical. You get more out of the time spent then you can imagine. Let’s break it down to a few simple steps. Literature Studies Bonus for Homeschoolers As the
It’s not always easy to move from homeschool and transition to public school, much less find the right school for our child. For some, this is harder to achieve, especially if they’re limited in the school choices in their area. The options can open up if you look to private institutions with excellent track records,
This is one of my favorites! Each week I talk to professionals to get an inside glimpse into what they do and ask them to offer advice to teens who may be considering a job in that field. Homeschooling teens who are considering college or moving into a trade school can get to know more about
Each week I talk to professionals to get an inside glimpse into what they do and ask them to offer advice to teens who may be considering a job in that field. Homescholing Teens who are considering college or moving into a trade school can get to know more about the career they intend to pursue.
This is part of the ongoing Teen Career Advice series. I’ve reached out to leaders in a wide array of fields, from big animal veterinarians who care for lions, giraffes and more, to an actress and writer, marketing director, tech guru and more. If you would like to be a part of the series or
This is one of the best online homeschool humanities lessons we’ve found. The study of humanities helps children understand others through languages, histories and cultures while building writing and critical reading skills. Finding a quality curriculum that engages kids in humanities can be difficult. The self-paced version of Dayla Learning’s 12-week integrated high school reading
Homeschoolers are constantly on the hunt for a good math aid, book or program. Longtime educator and mentoring teacher Laurie Beesting saw the same problems continually pop up when tutoring math to students of differing ages. She realized that the common denominator was a lack of a mastering of basic concepts and a serious lack
You’ve heard of most of the popular and typical scholarships. But have you heard of the duct tape, duck calling and doodling or other unusal scholarships available every year?! Unusual scholarships are abundant all year long. Each month I’ll update this list with quick and easy scholarships for kids 5 and up to apply for.
I’ll alert subscribers and social media followers when the Udemy courses are on sale! If you want more reviews, check out the How We Homeschool series. I talk to homeschoolers in all 50 states and around the world on how they homeschool, advice for new homeschoolers and reviews of the curriculum they have used. If
Treasure hunts are a brilliant way to roll math, reading, critical thinking and other essential skills into your homeschool! The kids are climbing the walls, and me, so I came up with a few ways to do treasure hunts at home and around the neighborhood. We found a few classics and some new treasure hunt
Gameschooling is gaining ground on living room floors and dining tables as more families realize the benefits of rolling the dice and following the rules for new and classic board games and video games. The rules for gameschooling for kids are there are no rules. There is no one way to gameschool, but there is
We’ve all heard the word, but what does it mean to have dyslexia? What are the signs and how can we better understand what it’s all about? Gifted children, kids on the spectrum or with ADHD can all struggle with dyslexia. Many parents who transition from public to homeschool in Nevada do so to assist their children with reading and
There are many benefits from gameschooling for kids. Reading, writing, critical thinking and math are but a few. Games can build confidence along with social and communication skills. Dustin Staats combined his teacher background with his love of gaming to create engaging worlds where students learn reading, writing, math and critical thinking as well as
This is the second in our series on How to Homeschool High School . The first article delves into conquering doubts and fears about homeschooling high school for both parents and teens. Jen Mackinnon, the hardworking homeschool mom behind Practical, By Default, narrowed down five main points to consider when planning to homeschool for high