Tag Archives: homeschool

Mar. 19, 2018

How to Meet State Requirements with a Four-day Homeschool Week

Did you know that in Tennessee homeschooling for 180 four-hour days is equivalent to a year of public school education? This is true from kindergarten through high school. Many states have similar attendance requirements. At first I was stunned that … Continue reading →

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Mar. 16, 2018

9 Lessons from Miss Agnes for the Homeschool Mom

By MJ Sherwood

As a homeschool mom, I’ve pored over dozens of homeschool help books, but none inspired me as much as the Read-Aloud The Year of Miss Agnes from History / Bible / Literature B. We recently read it for the second time, … Continue reading →

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Mar. 12, 2018

Would a 4-Day Homeschool Schedule Work for You?

By Sonlight

If you wonder how to fit in the extras, whether extracurriculars, hands-on projects, or outside activities, a 4-day homeschool schedule could be a great choice for you. As the parent, you get to choose whether to do formal academics five … Continue reading →

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Mar. 8, 2018

4 Reasons To Have a 4 Day Homeschool Week with Sonlight

By MJ Sherwood

This post originally appeared on Soaring Arrows and is reprinted here with permission from the author. One of the best things we have done to have a more restful homeschool is to have a 4 day homeschool week. Some people … Continue reading →

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Mar. 7, 2018

10 Ways to Cut Back But Still Stay on Schedule in Your Homeschool

By Erika Evans

When I started homeschooling my daughter, I read a small excerpt in the Instructor’s Guide (IG) of my curriculum about how to track progress. The recommendation was to place a checkmark after each completed activity. Adding the date was optional. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 6, 2018

Sonlight's New History of Science Curriculum: HBL J

By Sonlight

HBL J is designed for students ages 13-15. Through Sonlight's all new History / Bible / Literature and Language Arts J: History of Science, you'll follow the path of scientific inquiry over the last 4,000 years. This fantastic new program shows you physicists, … Continue reading →

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Mar. 5, 2018

When Rigorous Isn't Better for Your Homeschool

By Deana Wood

He looked up at me with tears streaming down his face. He threw his pencil on the table in frustration. He had been trying, but it just wasn’t working. He was done, and I was done. We were both defeated. … Continue reading →

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