Oct 19, 2020 | Homeschoolers
“The goal of education is to teach children to become adults who can handle complex ideas, in uncertain situations, with confidence.” (Leigh Bortins, The Question, p. 6) As adults, most of us have become accustomed to maneuvering around situations in which we aren’t...
Oct 16, 2020 | Homeschoolers
So many parents will be left with a decision to make when school resumes in late August and September. With COVID19 still in the midst, several schools have made the decision to do virtual learning with their students at home. However, there are still many schools...
Oct 14, 2020 | Homeschoolers
No matter how hard we try to keep things in our control, life will inevitably get busy. If you’re a homeschool parent, a particularly busy season can feel like it’s tearing apart your schedule and ruining your child’s education. Here are a few tips for homeschooling...
Oct 12, 2020 | Homeschoolers
While there are plenty of reasons to be wary of too much screen time for your kids, the occasional movie night can be more than just an excuse to lounge in front of the TV. Here are a few reasons you should schedule movie night into your homeschool routine. Bond As a...
Oct 9, 2020 | Homeschoolers
It’s easy to start a new school year with great enthusiasm. After all, who doesn’t love new school supplies and unread textbooks?! But that was September. This is the end of October and the routines may be getting dull; the lessons less than exciting. Perhaps you need...
Oct 7, 2020 | Homeschoolers
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the news cycle and public health discussions and is directly impacting schools as they begin to re-tool virtual education approaches utilized during Spring 2020 shutdowns. Parents working full time to devise the best K to...