Coding is becoming an ever prominent skill in today’s technology based world. The earlier you can learn to code, the better off you will be. For this reason having a means of teaching coding to your children or a method where they can independently learn to code is becoming of more and more importance. Learn […]
Last year, for 2015, my One Word was GRACE. I know that I was able to do this with myself more than I ever have, and in many ways was able to do this with others. While I still think there is work to be done (we are all a work in progress), I think […]
High school is not only a stepping stone to college, but a time in a teen’s life when they have the chance to explore what interests them. Beyond college, or even instead of college, is the big big world beyond, and finding a career that suits them is an important step in their growing process. […]
Wishing all of you a Very Merry Christmas! The Gift Bow and ribbon, Love and glitter Cover the gift as curiosities flitter Of what wonders could come inside And what this eve has been supplied By family, friend and stranger, too Saying with the gift, “I Love You” Bow and ribbon Love and glitter Will […]
Homeschooling high school is a whole new world when it comes to homeschooling. In some respects the rules change a little, just as our kids are changing and growing up. I remember starting to research how I was going to homeschool high school when my first was in 7th grade. We have charted a course […]
I have a very inquisitive child in my house. She has a thing for getting off on tangents and digging deeper into anything and everything that has sparked her interest. I will often procure books or kits, supplies, etc for her on topics that interest her. One of the areas she loves is science, so […]
I recently posted an article about Things You Should Never Say to Those That Homeschool High School that received a very mixed response. So I would like to take a moment to address some of those responses. Responding to Questions About Homeschooling High School 1. Aren’t those just curious questions? Yes, many of them are. […]
In the early years of homeschooling, we schooled non-stop! Or so it seemed. I would take just a day or two at Thanksgiving, a week at Christmas, and we would even school (although lighter and differently) through the summer. As years have gone by I have changed our schedule in a few different ways and […]
Homeschooling high school is a whole new adventure from homeschooling the younger years. You child is growing up, they are moving towards independence, and the knowledge they are gaining is beginning to match that which you have. It is also a time when they need to be sure to use technology and the devices available […]
I am graduating my oldest child from homeschool this year. She is 16 and graduating a year early, working towards dual credit, her GED, and looking ahead to full time college. When I started homeschooling I thought people were skeptical, critical, and uninformed. That just got worse when I started to homeschool high school. Things […]
When I first began homeschooling in 2006, I had no idea where to begin. I was pulling a child out of the public school system to begin our homeschool journey. Nervous and a little scared I researched and sought help from the two homeschool moms I knew. One of them highly recommended using Singapore Math. […]
I am so excited to be a part of this fun link-up! There are tons of Thanksgiving related activities for every family here for you to choose from! Whether that be educational units and resources, recipes, books, crafts and more. There are tons of ideas here for you to choose from. Welcome to this Thanksgiving […]
