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You homeschool? Oh that must be expensive! What curriculum do you use? I get those comments a lot. Usually they come all in one breath, expressed as more of a statement than a genuine question. People that don’t homeschool are usually surprised when I tell them that we don’t spend nearly as much on books…
Because every person has their own experiences, thoughts, and personalities, it would be impossible to describe the learning process for each person. One of the things that I admire about teachers who are passionate about their profession is that they work hard to relate the subject they are asked to teach to the students they…
When I share my passion with others about alternative education, they usually assume I am talking about homeschooling and unschooling. While those are included in the topic, alternative education actually encompasses a wide variety of methods and scenarios. Defining Alternative Education When we talk about education, we are most likely referring to the compulsory education…
Math in real life is not sedentary. It happens in real time with real action! Using our bodies as well as our minds to problem-solve and discover patterns teaches mathematical skills better than any workbook. Kids remember best when they hear, see, and explore. So here are five ways that they can discover math through…
Whether it be for religious, social, or health reasons, families of all kinds are choosing not to celebrate Halloween. But skipping out on Halloween doesn’t mean you have to skip out on fun. There are plenty of alternative ways to celebrate the season without participating in modern Halloween activities.
The most common idea of alternative education choice in the public eye remains the traditional private or charter school. Homeschooling is becoming more commonplace and might be considered a close second. However, when most people think of choices in education, they think about school settings. When I describe a private or charter school as traditional,…
Instead of the ability to recall facts and figures, employers are placing more value on resourcefulness. They want individuals who can find information, adapt to change quickly, and get things done without instruction.
When you are new to homeschooling the task of organizing, planning, and recording your learning experiences can be daunting. Part of the problem is the idea that homeschool records and schedules have to look like those of traditional schools. Homeschool records don’t have to be a boring sheet of recorded grades. One of the easiest…
In an anonymous survey, 45% of teachers admitted to having bullied a student. In another survey, up to 2% of teachers admitted to bullying on a regular basis. So, How do you handle it if your child has become the target of a teacher bully?
So far we have covered the legal aspects of homeschooling, as well as the right attitude you need going in. Now it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty! What physical resources will you need to start homeschooling? My list is going to disappoint you. When I started homeschooling my oldest we were very…