As a homeschool parent, you obviously have the inside scoop on how well your child is advancing through your curriculum. You can see in which areas he is strong and in which areas he needs some extra time or help. However, some parents still find it reassuring to administer some kind of standardized testing in … Read more
We’re shaking things up a bit with this week’s Blog Cruise. Instead of getting the thoughts, opinions and ideas of TOS Crew members, we’re chatting it up with their kids! Homeschooled kids have opinions, too, and we want to hear them. I appreciate them being willing to share! So this week we are asking TOS … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I love great homeschooling resources that don’t cost a lot of money! From free printables and unit studies, to discounted memberships, I am always scouring the internet for ways to save on my homeschool budget. For this week’s Blog Cruise, we asked the TOS Crew members this question: What … Read more
Webster defines success as a favorable or desired outcome. As homeschoolers, we look for signs of success every day. Is Billy getting his multiplication tables down? Has Susie learned all of her spelling words? Is little Johnny’s handwriting legible? We spend lots of money on THE curriculum that will ensure success. We write lesson plans, … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Blog Cruise! With the explosion of all things “app” related including the iPod Touch, iPad, Kindle Fire and a host of Android tablets, homeschooling, and education in general, is reaching new heights of technology every day. Homeschoolers have been quick to jump on the iEducation bandwagon from the very beginning. This … Read more