What Approach to Take? Using Lapbooks, Notebooks, or Unit Studies
Lapbooks, notebooks, and unit studies provide wonderful ways to enrich your homeschool studies and dig deeper into new topics and themes.
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Teaching United States History
There are so many ways to approach the teaching United States history—from living books and field trips to documentaries and fictional movies.
Teachable Moments
Where do you find your teachable moments in your homeschool day? Are they when you are on scheduled field trips to museums or zoos?
Remembering Why We Homeschool
At some point while homeschooling someone may have asked you: “Why do you homeschool?” Most families probably have a variety of reasons why they have chosen to homeschool. They could range from problems with the local public or private school to always knowing that homeschooling was their calling for their family. Many parents probably have … Read more
Help When Special Needs Are Hard
Homeschooling parents are known for their dedication and creativity, especially when helping their children with learning challenges and special needs. Unique circumstances like attention deficit disorder, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia all benefit from creative educational experiences that homeschooling can supply. Sometimes learning challenges are present without a diagnosis. A child may struggle with schoolwork in … Read more