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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...
Will Homeschooling Ruin My Kids?
Will Homeschooling Ruin My Kids? Will Homeschooling Ruin My Kids? It's a question that gets asked by many new homeschoolers. I like definitions, so let’s start there. To ruin means to destroy or cause to disintegrate. And since I’m assuming you are not a violent...
Celebrate Chinese New Year!
A Little About Celebrating Chinese New Year February 15 kicks off the 2021 Chinese New year, which lasts until January 21, 2022. Based on the Lunar New Year, it is celebrated in Asian countries around the world, including China, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and...
Transparency & Trust
Transparency & Trust Behind the Scenes When I go to a new website or business page, one of the first pages I visit is the “About Page.” But I notice lately that it's difficult to find out who is behind many of the online academies and programs. Personally, I want...
College & Career Round-Up
College & Career Homeschooling high school can be tough! We’ve pulled together some great articles and resources for you during this month’s College and Career focus. So without further ado: Information on High School Planning Resources Prepping and planning for...
Homeschool Pedagogy
How Does Pedagogy Apply to Home Education? Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching, especially an academic subject or theoretical concept. There are several distinct Homeschool Pedagogies. These are helpful to know as you research curriculum, consider your...
Strategic Quitting
Strategic Quitting Business guru Seth Godin says, "Strategic Quitting is the Secret of Successful Organizations." Wow. Let that sink in during January of 2021. Because it felt like we all did a lot of quitting in 2020- quitting regular meet-ups with friends, live...