Jan 22, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Many young children enjoy playing “pretend” by themselves or with others. This is a fun activity that occupies a large amount of time. It can also be beneficial to their health as they grow. Here are a few ways to encourage imagination in a preschooler. Provides...
Jan 20, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Our lives are incredibly busy. We want our kids to grow both intellectually and mentally, but they need a certain environment to do so. Fortunately, homeschooling gives us the ability to create this environment for our kids as often as they need it. Here are a few...
Jan 18, 2021 | Homeschoolers
Whether you homeschool one child or your family has been isolated during the pandemic, you want to make sure your child doesn’t become lonely at home. It can also be difficult to keep them entertained at all times. Here are a few ways to prevent your child from...
Jan 15, 2021 | Homeschoolers
TESTING OR ASSESSING? WHICH WAY TO GO? As a homeschool parent, you know the difficulty inherent in figuring out how your child is progressing. Not only year-to-year, but subject-to-subject. Is your student simply memorizing material to pass evaluative subject exams...
Jan 13, 2021 | Homeschoolers
A MODEL FOR TODAYS’ HOME SCHOOL Integrative learning as a K to 12 teaching model is not a new idea. According to the blog site found at https://www.studiesweekly.com/blog/integrated-learning/, “integrated learning has been around for decades, but it is especially...
Jan 11, 2021 | Homeschoolers
WILL INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING WORK IN A HOME SCHOOL? Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is not a new idea. As an education philosophy, it traces back to the “discovery learning movement” of the 1960s that encouraged learners to build on past experiences and knowledge, use...
