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Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling dos and don'ts: 6 of 12

As you begin homeschooling, remember that it is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some dos and don'ts to help along the journey. DO know why you're homeschooling. Write it down and keep it where you can find it. On those tough days, it may encourage you to go back to that "mission statement" and rediscover why you made the ...
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling: The value of all-in-one curricula: 1 of 2

Like a warm security blanket, the all-in-one curriculum arrives at a new homeschooling parent's door. For this parent, the thought of having to put together a curriculum from different sources seems impossible. There are so many, with so many different methodologies. Volumes and volumes have been written about how to homesch...
Education > Homeschooling Good reasons for homeschooling your children: 15 of 28

Ask 10 parents why they decided to homeschool, and you'll probably get 10 different answers. Some benefits are proven and some anecdotal, but these are mentioned most often, according to homeschool researchers. It's a great way to learn: With its one-on-one attention and the ability to cater to the child, homeschooling produ...
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling: The hype and the truth: 8 of 12

Did you hear the one about the homeschooled kid who went to Harvard at age 12? Or how about the homeschooling neighbors who live under a rock and only come out on double coupon Tuesdays? Homeschooling has inspired a lot of myths. Let's get to the bottom of them. Myth: Homeschooled students go straight to the Ivy League. The ...
Education > Homeschooling Hands-on experiences for homeschool children: 11 of 15

Think back to when you were in school. If your education was anything like mine, it consisted mostly of textbooks and tests, with facts quickly memorized and just as quickly forgotten. But a few things do stand out in my mind, like writing my own sixth-grade science textbook by taking notes and drawing pictures. Mrs. Corneli...
Education > Homeschooling All about homeschooling methodology: 3 of 4

Homeschooling methods can vary almost as much as homeschoolers themselves, but a handful of popular styles dominate the movement. All-in-one curriculums: Some parents, especially those just starting out in homeschooling, are reluctant to abandon traditional approaches to education, such as workbooks, textbooks and scope-and-...
Education > Homeschooling Internet resource sites for homeschooling curriculum: 9 of 11

The vast array of homeschooling materials available today is both wonderful and overwhelming. Whether you're considering which curriculum is right for your children or are ready to buy, the Internet can help you wade through your options. So many math, science and reading programs, and only one mom. It's impossible to browse...
Education > Homeschooling Great homeschooling books for beginners: 8 of 9

For parents who are newcomers to homeschooling or are just considering the idea, how-to books can be goldmines of information. But no book is one-size-fits-all. The trick is to glean what will work for your family, and leave the rest. Here are some great resources. Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Duffy...