Feb 24, 2021 | Homeschoolers
WHERE DID THE HACKSCHOOLING IDEA COME FROM? Hackschooling is not a new idea. The term was first coined in 2013 by a then-14-year-old teenage boy from Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada (Lake Tahoe actually straddles both states). Logan LaPlante was, at the time, a...
Feb 22, 2021 | Homeschoolers
As a parent, it’s your job to set your children up for success. And that doesn’t end at providing their needs or sending them to a good school. You also need to impart practical skills that can help them thrive when they leave the nest. This builds them up...
Feb 19, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Just because you’re homeschooling doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun of new school supplies. This list will change as you become more experienced and get a better idea of how you teach your kids. But if you’re just starting out and need a reference, here are...
Feb 17, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Technology is constantly advancing and there are many ways you can use it to your advantage as a homeschool parent. If you have an Amazon Alexa or Echo, you may be surprised to see some of the ways it can improve your lessons. While you can’t say, “Alexa, teach my...
Feb 15, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Growing children always seem to be hungry. As a homeschool parent, you’re tasked with figuring out healthy snacks they can reach for instead of sugary snacks or chips. Here are a few healthy options that kids and adults can enjoy together. Apple & Peanut...
Feb 12, 2021 | Homeschoolers
There are a lot of misconceptions about homeschoolers, many of which revolve around what they’re “missing” from public school. But frankly, the only things that kids miss out on from public school are the negative aspects they don’t need to experience anyway. From...