Kids need adventure and excitement; unfortunately, they rarely get it in our modern world, except when playing online games such as Minecraft and Roblox. Recently my eleven-year-old son and I watched the 1960 movie Swiss Family Robinson. My son said, “Life would be a lot more exciting if I had things to do like [...]
Homeschooling a big family has its challenges, and its rewards! Today, our hosts share their secrets for efficient and fun learning for the whole family. From tailoring your approach to different learning styles to secrets that will help save your bank account, we can help you be an expert at homeschooling a big family.
GED or high school diploma- which is right for your student? On the various homeschooling Facebook groups to which I belong, a frequent topic that comes up is the best way to graduate their child. Some people favor having their child take the GED and others say that awarding a homeschool diploma and transcript [...]
Many homeschooling parents wonder how to teach current events. Some think it only means teaching politics, some worry about how to talk to their kids about difficult topics. But current events is a much broader topic than most people realize. From local happenings to global news, from sporting events to pop culture touchstones, current events reaches every aspect of our lives. Today, we discuss how to teach current events!
Transitioning from public high school to homeschooling causes more than a little worry for most families, particularly if they have no prior experience with homeschooling. Parents and students alike are concerned about credits, diplomas, transcripts, colleges, and how homeschooling will impact it all. The good news is that homeschooling in high school is often [...]
Homeschooling in California has the reputation for being difficult, but that couldn't be further from the truth! While every state will have its pros and cons, California gives lots of freedom to its homeschooling parents. Today, we sit down with a homeschooler from California to discuss everything you need to know about homeschooling in [...]