Oct 1, 2013 | Homeschoolers
While visiting my parents last weekend, I learned something new about the little town where they live. It was a stop on the Pony Express route! I found that fascinating. The Pony Express system spanned 1900 miles from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. Using 184...
Sep 26, 2013 | Homeschoolers
“Why do I have to learn this?” Ever heard this question? Explaining how and when your child will use a quadratic equation in real life might be tricky. But explaining how and when a child will use writing falls into the no-brainer category. Writing skills are helpful...
Sep 24, 2013 | Homeschoolers
Unfortunately, hearing about guns in public schools is not unusual. Just typing that sentence makes my heart break for our country and its children. But we have other options. We can homeschool. Not only is it legal here in the USA, it’s an accepted and growing...
Sep 19, 2013 | Homeschoolers
Thank you Brenda Kaye Ruffener for allowing us to post another one of your superb and a very funny article below: Warning: If you don’t agree with homeschooling, hate laughter or take yourself too seriously, please skip this post or at least refrain from sending me...
Sep 17, 2013 | Homeschoolers
How Teaching Kids is Like Going on a Bike Ride (and getting a flat and having to walk back . . . ) By J.Hoffman We had a friend visiting last week and when given the choice of activities to do for the day, he chose a bike ride along the river trail. This paved trail...
Sep 12, 2013 | Homeschoolers
Thank you Brenda Kaye Ruffener for allowing us to post your article below: http://www.homeschooldiaries.com/25-homeschooling-truths-i-wish-id-known/ When I first started homeschooling, I was excited, happy, scared and overwhelmed. The year-long research I’d done...
