2+2 is Not Math

How Arithmetic is Not Mathematics and Why Children Need to Learn Both “What is math?” If you ask this question, you will likely get a response like, “Well, math is adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers.” Guess what?  That’s not math, that’s arithmetic....

Why You Don’t Need To Be A Teacher To Homeschool

by Brenda Kaye Rufener http://www.homeschooldiaries.com/why-you-dont-need-to-be-a-teacher-to-homeschool/ Thank you Brenda Kaye Ruffener for allowing us to post your article below: People love teachers. They are esteemed, loved and adored by all. Part of what makes...

What’s Your Homeschooling Type?

If you’ve ever donated blood, one the perks (besides the free cookies and orange juice!) is the nifty card you can carry stating your blood type.  A helpful piece of information to know! Those personality tests can shed light on why it drives you nuts that your spouse...

“Homeschooling” is Such a Misnomer!

A friend of mine recently walked into “One Price Dry Cleaning” with a couple of dresses and suit jackets. She asked how much it would be per item, to which the lady responded: “It depends on the piece…” “One Price Dry Cleaning” means each...

10 Pieces of Advice for the New Homeschool Year

As Tip #7 indicates, sometimes you find yourself in a position where your curriculum is not working out for you.  If that’s the case, check out Global Student Network.  At www.globalstudentnetwork.com you will find a wide selection of the best curricula and courses...

Variety is the Spice of Life – and Learning!

Celebrating Learning Styles Blue and yellow and red flowers in the garden. Mushrooms and sausage and pepperoni on the pizza. Trumpets and violas and tympani in the orchestra. Where would we be without variety??  Variety gives us rich beauty and gourmet delights and...