Apr 3, 2014 | Homeschoolers
I saw a flier recently from a local public school announcing special online programs for summer time learning. The ad touted “Exceptionally effective online instruction” and “Individualized Programs.” No doubt this school district has seen the proven results of...
Apr 1, 2014 | Homeschoolers
This is a great time of year to leaf through those travel brochures and dream about that next trip! Well here’s a unique travel log entry that just might be what you’re looking for! Destination: Study Island! Location: www.globalstudentnetwork.com What to Expect: ...
Mar 28, 2014 | Homeschoolers
This past season, public schools had to declare a lot of snow days. Now those schools are scrambling to make up time given to winter weather. In contrast, homeschools, who of course did not have to call off school because of the snow and sleet outside their front...
Mar 19, 2014 | Homeschoolers
I had a dream last night. I dreamed I was on a flight and the pilot kept asking the flight attendant for navigational help! The flight attendant would look out the window in the seat next to mine then give the pilot instructions like, “I see lights over there! That...
Mar 11, 2014 | Homeschoolers
“There’s no place like home!” is the usual mantra for homeschool families. Not the Romeike family, however. They believe passionately about homeschooling but home is the last place they want to be. Here is why. Uwe and Hannalore Romeike and their 7 children are...
Mar 8, 2014 | Homeschoolers
Lego Mania has reached a fevered pitch at our house. My kids have always loved Lego. And other than the price tag, I am happy with their Lego affinity. After all, they are low-tech, require imagination, and enhance spatial reasoning skills. Over all a great...
