by admin | May 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
As summer approaches, one of the big debates is whether or not to do summer school. There are good thoughts on both sides of the conversation. I’ve personally done both depending on our schedules. The benefits to summer homeschooling are obvious: Continued learning...
by admin | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
While the number of U.S. parents homeschooling their children continues to grow, many families depend on two-parent incomes and can’t envision managing to homeschool in addition to working full or part time jobs outside the home. Although combining...
by admin | Mar 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
A great advantage to homeschooling is the wonderful blessing – and challenge! – of tailoring educational experiences and opportunities to individual students. Student success and confidence gained by personalized learning are well worth the labor-extensive endeavor....
by admin | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Once again, the term “school choice” is big news. Regardless of policies and politics, some families practice school choice every day. These families vary greatly – Families whose jobs take them all over the world. Families who live in Smalltown, USA looking for the...
by admin | Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s another busy week here in our family. Two new mares at our barn need training. A friend needs a ride to the hospital. I have an OB appointment. There is grocery shopping to do, and I have an art student coming for personal instruction. How is it...
by admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have you ever listened to someone scratch his fingernails down a chalkboard? Did it make you shudder and wish you hadn’t heard it? This is the reflex I have when I listen to mothers and fathers talk about “covering” their homeschool lessons. I have the same...
