Nov 16, 2018 | Homeschoolers
You know that feeling you get when you meet a new family in the community while you’re out and about during school hours? It’s usually fairly easy to spot a new homeschooling family and, for us, it’s pretty exciting to introduce ourselves to potential friends! My kids...
Nov 14, 2018 | Homeschoolers
Ten years ago, three education researchers noted that “online learning is sweeping across America.” They estimated that, in 2009, more than 3 million K to 12 students would take an online course, resulting in a nearly 70-fold increase over the year 2000...
Oct 27, 2018 | Homeschoolers
As homeschoolers, we do a lot of living in our homes. Moms can’t do everything so how can we teach our kids a few basic organizational skills? Here are a few quick ways to get your kids on the path to keeping better organized around the house. Easy to Remember If you...
Oct 19, 2018 | Homeschoolers
Using digital tools and online content to enhance traditional curriculum and learning methods should be direct and easy, right? As teachers, we all recognize that both digital and online materials can be used to create a more “fun” learning environment,...
Oct 18, 2018 | Homeschoolers
As with all areas of life, there are many options to fill our homeschool day. We have endless amount of curriculum and textbook options to pick from. The methodologies available from which to select are numerous. We have loads of choices of online coursework and...
Oct 5, 2018 | Homeschoolers
Professor Jo Boaler teaches at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education and is the CEO and co-founder of www.YouCubed.com , a site that offers a wide variety of math-education resources and tools for teachers, parents, and students. Professor Boaler,...