As a homeschool student, are you wasting your time if you read novels? I would argue you’re not. While many people espouse the benefits of reading nonfiction books (of which there are many), many do not give novels credit where credit is due. Novels can really be helpful for homeschoolers. Let’s take a look [...]
What is Unschooling? People tend to have some funny ideas when they hear the name "unschooling," but the truth is far from a lack of education. Our favorite guest, Jennifer Jones, returns once again to share her experiences with unschooling, and discuss how surprising and rewarding this child-focused education philosophy can be. And stay [...]
If you’re a homeschool high-school student, you know that technology is a blessing. But it’s also a curse. For instance, does your phone go off frequently throughout the day with calls, texts, and other notifications? And are you bombarded by pop-up windows and video ads? All these distractions make it difficult to focus on [...]
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Wondering how to teach high school science? It can be intimidating! With stricter standards and a lot more complexity, it easy for a home educator to feel a little lost. Today on the Happy Homeschooler Podcast, Holly and Melody share their experience and offer advice. From co-ops and enrichment academies, to going it on [...]
As a homeschool student, you don’t have to be majoring in business to know that it’s a subject worth exploring. Business touches on nearly every organization—from hospitals to colleges to government agencies. These organizations have payroll that needs processing, news that needs to be shared, and employees who need to feel valued. All of [...]