Homeschooling and truancy
A recent situation in Colorado, something that turned out to be a misunderstanding about homeschooling really, brings up the question of homeschoolers and truancy. Can homeschoolers ever be truant?...
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Could Oprah impact homeschooling?
Everybody loves Oprah. There really isn't a negative thing you can say about this influential, unbelievably decent and compassionate woman who has devoted her life and selflessly used her celebrity...
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Make a "sentence fan"
Teaching writing isn't always easy, especially at the earliest ages. Having a tool box full of clever ideas at the ready can make the process either, and a lot more fun for your student, too.A...
View ArticleHand-tracings help teach Main Idea
Younger kids sometimes have trouble understanding the concept of "Main Idea". Here is an easy idea that many clever elementary school teachers have used in the classroom. Try it with your...
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Is it holiday time already?
Have you seen them? You know, the Christmas trees that are already lining the aisles of your favorite retail store, right beside the Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations? Gosh, where has the time...
View ArticlePractice tests can prevent students from choking
This isn’t about the debate over whether homeschoolers should or should not be tested. It’s about giving homeschooled kids test practice before asking them to perform on standardized tests that really...
View ArticleInternet schooling through the seasons
Who wouldn't welcome a little extra homeschooling help at this time of year? With all of the special events and festive preps going on, you may be wondering how to keep school moving along. Good...
View ArticleKeep the kids home after winter break, consider homeschooling this spring
The kids are coming home for the holidays! Parents coast to coast are anticipating winter break, when school lets out and they get to spend quality time with the kiddies again.I’m sure you’ll...
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New Study: Homeschooling Still Growing
The results of a brand-new homeschooling study conducted by the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) counters what some have alleged were stagnating homeschooling numbers over the last...
View ArticleMany homeschooling methods and styles to choose from
No two families are alike and no two children learn exactly the same way. That's why, when it comes to homeschooling, parents may choose the teaching model, or method, they like best. Finding the...
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Register for homeschooling conventions now
It seems like it was just September. Hard as it is to believe, it's homeschooling convention time all over again!Homeschoolers coast to coast are registering for spring and summer conferences, and...
View Article"Class Dismissed" filmmakers need your help
The plot goes something like this:A group of seasoned and inquiring filmmakers, some associated with Lucasfilm, aspire to debunk the myths that many people have about homeschooling. Through the...
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New website provides quick daily dose of homeschooling info
Homeschooling moms and dads can be some of the busiest people you'll ever meet. And judging by the number of classes, clubs and activities these folks belong to, it's clear that homeschooling doesn't...
View ArticleHSLDA offers "The Compelling Case for Home Education" seminar FREE
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) @home e-vents are webinars that families can attend from home. This series, available all year round, gives families the convenience of attending from...
View ArticleHomeschool moms make money from home
In typical American homeschooling households, dads are off to work while moms perform most of the homeschooling. Though there are many types of families practicing homeschooling today, research still...
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No formal teaching needed for preschool
Have you ever thought about how your child learned his first words? How about how he began counting on his fingers? Do you recall doing anything special -- or, did your little one start learning her...
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Edge-of-their-seat learning
Have you even seen a child watching an action film or a favorite TV program? How about watching a kid in the stands at some enormous sports arena or at a live concert? What do these kids...
View ArticleA homeschooler's workspace
Homeschooling comes with the flexibility to conduct lessons and enjoy learning anywhere. Nevertheless, most homeschoolers still complete the bulk of their learning activities at home. So, with the...
View ArticleHomeschool vs. home school? Spelling counts.
What comes to mind when you see the word homeschool? How about home school or home-school?There has been some confusion over the years about the spelling of this word. Though homeschooling isn’t new,...
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Learning science with Janice VanCleave
The name Janice VanCleave has been synonymous with teaching science successfully for many years. Now, this scientist, teacher, and award-winning book author has become a tech-savvy online curriculum...
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