Homeschooling high school comes with many questions and unknowns. (See the precursor to this series – So You’re Scared to Homeschool High School) From how you are going to teach upper level math, to what about prom and everything in between. In this series I will share with you some of the ways we are […]
Tablets and smartphones have proven to be significantly helpful in aiding homeschoolers of every age. What’s more, this shift in technology is helping parents to streamline work and activities, track behavioral issues, and ultimately decrease stress. For those homeschooling parents currently integrating tablets into their lessons, here are five apps for homeschooling parents that will […]
DON’T BE……. Teaching high school is different than I thought it would be. I am really not so much teaching as I am guiding and schedule driving. Someone once told me not to stress about parenting a teenager as you would grow and change as your child did, thus being more prepared to handle each […]
Through the years I have struggled with how best to handle assigning and grading my children’s writing. I created this Non-Fiction Proofreading Checklist to help not only myself, but also to help my teenager look more critically over her own writing. Judging the written word can be daunting and scary. Are we being to hard? […]
As the cold days drag endlessly on here in New York, we all crave the warm comfort foods like stews, potatoes, things with gravy. Here are 3 Warm Winter Crockpot Meals that are favorites in our house. 3 Warm Winter Crockpot Meals 1. Easy Cheesy Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans cheddar […]
It can prove to be very difficult to convince younger children to brush their teeth. To avoid frequent pediatric dentistry visits, it is a good idea to get your child into brushing their teeth as early as possible. Although this may sound like an easy task, it can prove to much easier said than done! […]
What is Friends and Heroes Curriculum? Friends and Heroes is an animated children’s adventure based in ancient Egypt, Israel and Rome. The story follows two young friends, Macky and Portia, as they fight for justice against the Roman Empire. Each episode consists of two Bible Stories in which children can learn about characters from the […]
1. Build a Snowman If you have snow in your area head out and build a snowman! Grab buttons, a carrot, hat and scarf and any other fun accessories you may want to add from your house to don your snowman. Or you can order a fun Dress Your Own Snowman Kit to decorate your […]
Last year was the second year I posted a list of the Top Ten Most Popular Posts here at Starts At Eight. Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2012 Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2011 Since I really enjoyed the chance to look back at was popular over the past year and see how […]
Image from: ThisIsColossal.com Arts and crafts can be very enjoyable for all involved in the homeschooling experience. While some may think that it’s an unnecessary subject in order to teach children then basics, you can always improve the situation by teaching children about different mediums and why they are used. Have you ever thought about upcycling […]
Planning a trip to Britain is exciting for any potential visitor. From beautiful castles to enchanting villages, England is full of rich history and is a tourist’s dreamland. However, for the homeschooler visiting from the States, Britain holds a special draw: a country-wide field trip, bringing the stories of history off the pages of books […]
