When I wrote Homeschool Made Easy and Homeschool High School Made Easy, I spent some time explaining learning styles. The learning style theory isn't perfect, but it is a huge help in simplifying teaching and learning. If you understand how your child learns and if he understands how to effectively … [Read more...] about 4 Learning Styles and Lots of Ideas
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Things I Learned About Public School — One Homeschool Mom, 4 Months
This fall, I experienced my very first encounters with a public school. As a child, I attended private Christian schools for day care, preschool, and elementary. Then I was homeschooled during secondary school. So I never attended a public school. My children have only been homeschooled. I've … [Read more...] about Things I Learned About Public School — One Homeschool Mom, 4 Months
Why Homeschool High School?
MOST HOMESCHOOLERS start off in the beginning for just "one year at a time" during the elementary years, trying out the homeschool lifestyle to see if it works for their family culture. I put that “one year at a time” in quotes because this has become an infamous homeschool phrase. We all get sucked … [Read more...] about Why Homeschool High School?
Turning From a Bad Year to a Great One
Are you reeling from a tumultuous 2017? Did you greet the New Year with "this better be a good one this time"? Do you look back at the previous year with sorrow, regret, or heartache? I totally feel 'ya. And I know there's hope for 2018 yet. Last week, I posted a question on Facebook: Describe your … [Read more...] about Turning From a Bad Year to a Great One
Training Kids to Become Independent Learners
My friend Trisha Mugo is more than a facebook buddy and homeschool compatriot. Trisha is also the founder of a local Homeschool Moms Who Write support group. This busy woman works hard to help her friends reach their dreams. So you can imagine she has her homeschooling as streamlined as possible. I … [Read more...] about Training Kids to Become Independent Learners
Learning to Enjoy Homeschooling Teens
Not everyone likes homeschooling teens. It's actually common for homeschoolers to quit when they hit high school. But that's not at all necessary. It's not only possible to make homeschooling high school easy, but moms can actually have fun doing it. My friend Jackie Card shares how she found … [Read more...] about Learning to Enjoy Homeschooling Teens
