So, last week was our first week and I am already making changes. Trying to have Social Studies and Science while the two youngest children are down for nap is not working for me. I need some downtime in order to stay sane, not to mention I have blogging to do. But, it is not [...]
Homeschool Curriculum on a Budget
I remember drooling profusely over the box of science curriculum. It has all the bells and whistles, an all-inclusive pack complete with the items for experiments and comprehensive lesson plans… to the tune of $300. Egads! That was more than I wanted to spend on the total of all of our curriculum for the year [...]
Resources for Free Homeschool Curriculum
First of all, I have to say that homeschool curriculum should be viewed as an investment into your child’s future. Yes, some curriculum can be expensive but I do not think that the price should stop you from using it. If you cannot afford an entire line of curriculum, pick and choose your pieces and [...]
Guide: Unschooling, Lapbooks and Other Homeschool Lingo
So much homeshool lingo seems to be tossed around the blogosphere. Hopefully, this will help you define those key phrases. Unschooling ~ (Also mentioned as “natural,” “child-led,” “eclectic,” and “organic”) If a homeschooler describes their style of teaching as “unschooling,” then chances are they mean that the subjects of their study are guided by the child’s [...]
Guide: All About Testing Your Homeschooler
For some, testing is an especially hard experience and it strikes fear in their hearts to think of putting their children through that stress. For others, they know it must be done and just want to do it right. Weekly/Chapter/Unit Testing Checking to see how your child is processing or retaining the information you have [...]
Grockit ~ The Social Network for Smart Kids
Grockit is the social network for learning. Students can use Grockit to prepare for SATs, ACTs, GREs, GMAT, and LSAT standardized tests, or to get ahead in High School Math and English with the Grockit Online Academy. Grockit’s innovative social networking and gaming technology: Allows students to work together to solve problems and teach each [...]
Guide: Resources for Getting Started
Here are some of the resources that help me: Magazines Curriculum Reviews & Resources Curriculum Resource Guide Christian Book Distributors Homeschool Reviews Cathy Duffy Reviews The Happy Housewife Homeschool Curriculum Review Round-Up Helpful Websites Penny’s School Tools Oriental Trading HSLDA NATHHAN National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network Special Needs Links Legal Information By State Sample Schedules [...]
Guide: How to Keep Up With Paperwork
Paper can be a monster but it is possible to keep up without having a pile of paperwork haunting you. Personally, I keep all of our papers in a 3 inch binder for the last year or so. In the front pocket, I keep field trip information distributed through my cover school as well as [...]
Guide: How to Socialize Your Homeschooler
Socialization can be a nasty sounding word when spit doubtfully from the mouth of someone who does not approve of your homeschooling decision. That is why it is best to have a list before you start of ways you plan to get your child involved with other children. Wait. Don’t get me wrong. Silencing the [...]
Guide: How to Pick Curriculum
If I had to pick the thing that I do not enjoy about homeschooling, my nemesis would be choosing curriculum. For me, the process takes weeks. Who am I kidding? It takes months! I start tentatively thinking about it a year before I need to make the purchases, but January is when I start narrowing [...]
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