We are studying a combination of World History and World Geography this year for our high school history studies. Create Your Own Atlas is one of the components we are choosing to include in our study of the world. Studying maps and geography is an important part of not only history, but of practical knowledge […]
I have a teenager in my house. I have a teenager that everyone we know raves about, saying things like, “she is reliable, responsible, well spoken, mature, and a good kid.” Having said all of that she is still a teenager. She still needs me to guide and teach her. She still needs help with […]
Teenagers! Just the word teenagers makes me all tense and nervous! Then add the fact that I have taken on the responsibility of homeschooling teenagers and you have one nervous mama! Photo Credit (Flicker) How do I do it? I started by taking a deep breath and then I navigate one day at a time. […]
Sometimes, there’s no easy transition from high school to college. Grads must save for tuition, books, and housing. So, rather than study, prepare for matriculation into a university in the years following high school. Get a Part-time Job Ironically, experience impresses those looking to fulfill fulltime positions. So, gather experience after high school by working […]
Did you ever read something in a book, or hear something on the news and think to yourself, “Where in the world is that?” Geography is an important piece not just to history study but to many other aspects in our lives. Knowing where things are can help paint a picture of the climate, terrain, […]
Historical fiction is a weakness of mine. I LOVE to read and my favorite way to delve into history is through a good story. Recently I have been using this fact to engage my children more in different historical time periods. That being said, I am of course compiling my thoughts and resources together to […]
Now that you know the answer to the questions: What is A CLEP Exam? and Why Take a CLEP Exam? your next question might very well be, “How do I prepare for a CLEP Exam?” In this third article I am going to tell you a little bit of how we prepared for our first […]
As we enter our second year of homeschooling high school, we are finding that having access to online learning resources is a valuable addition to our studies. Not only does it afford us the opportunity to gain access to more information and learning resources but it allows us to do so while remaining in our […]
The graduate admissions essay is probably the most challenging essay you’ve ever had to write so far. Most students bomb it, but you don’t have to. Just follow these three simple steps for creating the ultimate writing sample. Step One: Brainstorm It all starts with a good brainstorming session. These should essentially be a “stream […]
Social media is becoming an all-encompassing force in the lives of our children. Apps like Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat allow them to be connected with their friends nonstop throughout the day. As a parent, it can be difficult to feel like they’re ever really engaging with you when their eyes are constantly scanning the screens […]
For tenth grade we are studying World History & Geography. We are covering the geography portion of that using a curriculum called North Star Geography from Bright Ideas Press. Right I am now working on planning our high school geography with North Star Geography. One of the very first things that jumped out at me, […]
This is the fourth and final part of my four part series called High School Literature List. My hope is that these lists will give you a place to start from. They are by all means not all inclusive but will give your teen a good literature base. Popular or Contemporary Literature Suggestions While popular […]