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Apr. 15, 2020

Mastery vs Completion: Working to Finish or Working to Learn?

By Rachel Guerrero

What's more important to you in your homeschool? Finishing the curriculum or mastering the concepts? Checking the boxes or seeing your kids make mental connections? When I considered my goals for my homeschool, it decided I wanted to prioritize mastery … Continue reading →

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Feb. 22, 2019

2 Keys for Homeschooling a Delayed or Struggling Reader

By Bethany Weathersby

One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is that kids can learn at their own pace. Those who excel in a subject can move ahead at breakneck speed, while those who struggle can slow things down to a manageable pace. … Continue reading →

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Feb. 13, 2019

7 Q&As for Homeschooling the Advanced Reader

By Veronica Soto

Some children are advanced readers who excel at reading. Either they read naturally without a lot of instruction, or they learn it effortlessly after a few lessons and quickly zoom way ahead of grade level. If you have an advanced … 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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Nov. 29, 2017

When Your Child Works Too Fast and Learns Nothing

By Deana Wood

I have this little problem. Maybe it’s called a compulsion? Whatever label you choose, I can’t help myself. I hate to double back. I like to get somewhere by the shortest possible way. If I have to go out of … Continue reading →

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