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May. 8, 2021
Summer Schooling: 4 Solutions for Laid Back Learning
Sweet summertime. It’s a time of Popsicles and bare feet, sunshine and late nights. If you are like me, you love summer. For homeschoolers and public schoolers alike, it’s a great time to recharge your batteries and enjoy your kids … Continue reading
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Mar. 12, 2021
How Books Help You Raise Proactive Kids Who Aren't Afraid to Fail
Nine-year-old Betsy was set up to fail. Primped and pampered her whole life, she had never done a chore or fixed her own hair. When circumstances changed and Betsy went to live with cousins on a Vermont farm, her new … Continue reading
Mar. 5, 2021
Parent-intensive Versus Hands-off Homeschooling
Did you know that some homeschool programs will teach your children for you? You can put your child in front of a computer and then go about your day. Your kids can be homeschooled without your being involved. This is … Continue reading
Sep. 21, 2020
10 Things Homeschoolers Get Right
Trying to change public education is like trying to steer an ocean liner ... with 1,000 people clamoring for the steering wheel at once. In other words, it's hard to do. By the time most change happens, it has been … Continue reading
Tagged education, Homeschooling, learning
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Jun. 1, 2020
Does Learning Have to Be Painful?
Some educators seem to suggest: “Learning is painful. Get used to it.” They expect kids to learn to grit their teeth and persevere. And yes, education may be hard. Perseverance is a valuable skill. But should that be our starting point … Continue reading
Jul. 24, 2019
8 Types of Portfolio Proof for the Literature-based Homeschool
Some homeschool parents are required to keep records of their children's’ work by state regulations. Other parents want to keep a portfolio for sentimental reasons or to practice keeping records for high school. Whatever your reasons for wanting to keep … Continue reading
