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A Reader Asks… Should I Have a Homeschool Name?
A while ago I received a question from a reader who asks: “Should I have a homeschool name ? If so, how do you decide?” ~Vicky Vicky and I chatted for a bit and I asked her to think about her homeschool purpose. Then I got to thinking that maybe others could benefit from this discussion. So I’m sharing some tips here. Legally speaking, in most states you are not required to offer a name for your homeschool. North Carolina, does require naming your school. Please check, hslda.org for specific laws in your own state. Naming your school is a personal decision that each family makes. Using a name on your notification letter…
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An Explanation of why Eclectic Method Works Best
Eclectic Method is Our Homeschool Choice I’ve broken down for you the various educational methods in the past. There are so many to choose from. Each one has ideas that seem like they’ll work but often holding to a rigorous method simply doesn’t work in a home education setting. For us the eclectic method works best. A Review of Eclectic Method Eclectic Method is a method which incorporates parts of other methods to encompass multiple approaches to learning. It should be noted that this approach is not disorganized. It is purposefully researching and learning about a variety of methods and choosing different parts of each, then forming one’s own educational philosophy…
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Homeschool with Super Science Resources
Love Science? One of my favorite times of the year as a homeschooler is back to homeschool time. I just love stocking up on school supplies like, Ticondaroga pencils, all sharpened with fresh erasers on the ends, pristine new spiral or composition notebooks, binders and dividers. I love having on hand brand new text books organized and ready to educate my child for the year. I’ve gathered together some super science items for you to consider for your homeschooling year. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation to this blogger. Homeschool Super Science Items to Consider Physical Products…
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10 Homeschool Games to Inspire the Absorbent Mind
Absorbent Mind Development through Homeschool Games One of the best ways to educate is through the use of games. Whether it be through board games, card games or hands-on fun games a child can learn through active play. The absorbent minds of children makes homeschool games the ideal way to learn. Critical thinking, life role-playing, decision-making skills,not to mention, math, reading and creative thinking skills, can all be developed through homeschool game play. Game play can take the pressure away from learning, and make for a fun rainy afternoon. Or, when it’s so hot outside you could fry an egg. Oh wait, that might be a super fun experiment as…
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10 Homeschool Planners to Consider for the 2016-2017 Year
Have you been searching homeschool planners to find just the right one for the coming year? I have! It’s super important for me this year more than ever to be diligent about keeping my homeschool records up to date. Why? We moved to Missouri. Missouri laws are quite different from the laws in Ohio. I’d almost say they are completely opposite from the laws in Ohio. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where purchases made may result in paid compensation to this blogger. In Ohio, basically, you have to notify the local superintendent of schools of your intent to homeschool, include a list of planned curriculum and an…
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6 Super Supplements for Your Homeschool Curriculum
As homeschooling moms we all know that the work never ends. Just when we get finished with a school year we begin the process of planning for the next year. By this time most of the decisions regarding our course of study for next year is probably complete. Unless you are a newbie to the process, and in such cases are just getting started, you know it’s good to have supplements on hand to help you round out your curriculum. As you are setting your goals and plans for next year I’m sure that you’re wondering what supplements are available to enhance the general curriculum that you’ve probably already chosen. I know…
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10 Steps to Planning Homeschool High School into College
With planning to homeschool high school in the forefront of my mind, I’m thrilled to bring you this sponsored post by Carson-Dellosa and to be able to share information about their College Savings Giveaway. I’d be excited to bring you this information even if I weren’t being compensated for my time, (but just so you know, I am being compensated for my time in writing this sponsored post). It’s an awesome giveaway that will be a blessing to a few families. Oh, and homeschoolers you are eligible to enter this giveaway. As I’m wrapping up my son’s 7th grade year I realize he’s finishing up geometry. That is a high school leveled…
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10 Must Have Homeschooling Books for Mom and Dad
Homeschooling, as a homeschool mom who started out scared to death that I’d mess up my boy and has grown into a mom who after 8 years is ever-growing in the work, knowledge and joy of homeschooling I know that all along the way there are both challenges and rewards. Whatever part of the path you find yourself on, you can rest assured that someone, somewhere has walked ahead of you and left a bit of knowledge behind to help you get ahead. Homeschooling today is a lot different from when I started out. It seems that there are more and more curriculum choices and resources being developed every day.…
