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Why Learn German?
Why should your child study German? Honestly, the best reason of all is simply because they want to. Whether the interest comes from family heritage, an interest in history, or just that it sounds “cool,” that internal drive is what motivates students to move beyond...
Homeschooling: There has Never Been a Better Time!
Homeschooling has been an educational alternative since the late ’80s, eventually becoming legal in every state. It wasn’t really until 2020 that homeschooling was normalized as the entire world stayed home and muddled through homeschooling, homeworking, home sanity...
Why Study Spanish?
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” - Charlemagne This quotation from Charlemagne is timeless. We have always heard that it is beneficial to learn another language, but do we really believe it? Well, I do. My Visit to Spain As a cautious high...
How People Learn
How people learn is of particular interest to parents and educators alike. For those who have studied how to learn, it’s evident that there are three distinct stages of learning. Those stages are known by different names, depending on what educational pedagogy you...
Homeschooling is Figureoutable!
I read a book in parts and pieces at a book store and liked it so much that I later purchased it. The main premise of the book is that Everything is Figureoutable; the ultimate growth mindset. It is a perfect phrase to be continually testifying to yourself. I say it...
Life Skills: Helping Teens Achieve Goals & Enjoy Life
For many people, it seems like life has two options: achieving goals and enjoying life. Neither one of them seems as if they are one hundred percent fulfilled. There seems to be a broad spectrum on the scale of go-getters and over-achievers to those who slack in all...
Typical Course of Study: Jr High School
A Typical Course of Study can help you develop a strong plan for homeschooling Junior High School. It can define your purpose in what can feel like an academic no-man’s land! Students are no longer children but are definitely not yet the young adults they will be in...
Getting Started Homeschooling
Getting Started Homeschooling Getting Started Homeschooling. You've made the decision to go for it Now what? Any new adventure can seem overwhelming, and anything new we try takes trial and error. The Education of our kids is so important and we just don't want to...
Typical Course of Study: High School
As the world of Homeschooling has expanded and options have increased and become more focused, it’s a great time to be homeschooling. Frankly, the options for High School Homeschooling are better than ever! As the world of homeschooling has expanded and the unknowns...
Get Some Sleep!
Get Some Sleep! I’ve said before that sleep can never be overrated. It’s so important to get adequate rest when one is working hard. And let’s face it, managing a home, parenting and homeschooling are all hard work. It takes brainpower including creativity, critical...