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I am a former public school teacher who now home schools three children of my own. Schooling my children at home allows me the unique opportunity to evaluate closely all of those teaching strategies that I was taught at university and to see how the real

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Activities for bored children during time school breaks: 1 of 8

It's right around the corner. You know, that time of year when the kids are home all day with either the crazy excitement of an upcoming visit from the fat man or a cranky post-holiday sugar crash. Yep! The holidays are coming. Traveling, entertaining guests, or even playing it low key at home can be a challenge with little ...
Education > Homeschooling Tips for homeschooling your preschooler: 2 of 9

Home schooling your preschooler may feel like a daunting task, but you already have all of the skill in place to not only do it, but do it well. Many people do not realize that home schooling is for them until after their children have begun a formal education outside the home, so if you've already made the decision to say h...
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling tips: The Importance of giving children choices: 3 of 3

A common concern among home schooling families is how to keep their kids motivated and focused academically from within the home. Self motivation seems to come naturally to some while others appear to languish in the muck of daydreams and even rebellion. So where does a parent turn for answers? It may surprise you to know th...