Homeschool Links

One of the greatest benefits of educating your children with a homeschool curriculum is the ability to determine your own schedule…or lack thereof. Although it may be tempting to avoid establishing a specific schedule, there are many benefits for both parents and children.

Young children in particular respond well to the routine of a regular schedule. If you establish a pattern of preparing to begin studies at a particular time every morning, you will… Read the rest of this post…

Science is one of those subjects that everyone kind of shys away from. Many people think that science in any shape or form is just hard. I can’t tell how many time I hear that as a teacher. Yet, Apologia Press changes all of that. Apologia Science is designed specifically for the homeschool student. Astronomy for the elementary grades is laid out so that you can use one book for many different grades.

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Meet Apologia Press, an up and coming science curriculum publisher designing materials specifically for homeschool needs. These texts are everything that I have wanted in a homeschool science resource. They are user friendly, high quality, interesting, and exciting science materials.  Each book is hard back and made to last through many years of use in your home.

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The elementary Apologia Science texts are a wonderful addition to a… Read the rest of this post…

Increasingly, parents are homeschooling children for at least part of their education.  Many say they were inspired by meeting homeschool families.  They saw children better behaved, better adjusted, academically advanced.  Families tended to be closer, values passed on more carefully and the children have more time to be involved at church and other activities while still getting to “just be children.”

The tired old arguments just don’t hold up.  “But the… Read the rest of this post…

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Are you brand new to homeschooling?  Or perhaps just frustrated and need direction and encouragement?

Don’t let self-doubt, or lack of experience, rob you of the best first year possible!

All you need are a few basic “how-to’s” and your homeschool can be up and running in 48 hours or less.  Plus I’ll send you weekly assignment for the next six months that will help you step-by-step to turn this year of homeschooling into the best year ever!

All around the country,… Read the rest of this post…

Choosing the right homeschool curriculum for your family is a decision that will have a lasting impact on your children’s education. There is a lot of help available online to guide you to make the right choice. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of any education website you encounter.

The three main areas of discussion in homeschool curriculum are subjects, publishers, and methods. You will see some education websites or… Read the rest of this post…

There are pros and cons to replacing your regular homeschool curriculum with an online textbook. Some families find it suits their situation to a T, others find that traditional texts work better. Some of the same advantages and disadvantages one observes with online college courses apply to homeschooling with online textbooks.

There are some definite upfront advantages to the online textbook. For one thing, they’re usually cheaper than hard copies, sometimes even free. For another,… Read the rest of this post…

Yes, it is possible to homeschool your childrens education virtually for free! This article provides ideas to help you get what you need for free or at least for minimal cost.

There are numerous sources of free books and software for all levels ofhomeschool curriculum. It takes creativity, planning (and a willingness to change plans), and a little work, but it can be done.

You’ll want to start early (perhaps in April or May… Read the rest of this post…

A great homeschool curriculum is important to a student’s success but it is only part of what is required for a students education.

A great homeschool is more than anything about creating a great learning environment. The homeschool curriculum is important, and good discipline is more important, but what will really create the spark and feed the fire of learning is the child’s learning environment. There are many things you can do – and may… Read the rest of this post…

This article provides ideas to help get the most out of your homeschool field trips.

One of the benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to pursue unique learning opportunities outside the normal classroom and even beyond the realm of a structured homeschool curriculum. Homeschoolers can go anywhere and do anything that facilitates learning any given subject. So why not get creative and take advantage of great resources around you, many of which are free or… Read the rest of this post…

Top Ten Things To Do When Considering Homeschooling For The First Time:

PRAY and ask for God’s leading.  Homeschooling is a full-time commitment.

DISCUSS and be in agreement with your spouse or supportive family member.

CHECK out your state homeschooling laws; and if required, file appropriate paperwork prior to the beginning of your school year. (Filing paperwork may take up to 30 – 60 days in most states).

FIND… Read the rest of this post…

As parents we are homeschooling our children from the day they are born. We start out teaching our infants by talking to them, touching them, and playing with them. We continue to teach our children with these methods and also by setting an example and giving them the freedom to explore the world around them.

Adults tend to think of education in terms of lesson plans and sitting in a classroom, but our homes have… Read the rest of this post…

Top Ten Things to Do When Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum:

1. PRAY and ask for God’s leading. He knows the perfect curriculum for each member of your family and will guide you in your search.

2. EXAMINE the different homeschooling teaching styles. As a teacher, consider which of the following methods you would enjoy best:

• Print based – Many first-time homeschoolers enjoy the confidence of teaching with a proven, print-based curriculum.

• Computer based – Teachers use… Read the rest of this post…

Wondering what’s the best homeschool curriculum Christian parents can use to successfully educate their child? If you’re like most homeschool parents, you probably spend countless hours researching different products to find the perfect resource to improve your homeschooling experience. Although quality, Christian homeschool materials do provide excellent academic learning opportunities, you may be surprised to learn the best homeschool curriculum is actually YOU! That’s right! Like a living, 3-D textbook, your life is constantly on… Read the rest of this post…