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4 Ways to Homeschool in the Car
Even though homeschooling offers more flexibility than public school, you can still find yourself so busy that there isn’t enough time to do everything in the day. If you’re running to doctor’s appointments, band practice, sports, and church, why not use that time in...
How to Teach Your Child to Wash Their Hands
Fall is quickly approaching, and with it comes cold and flu season. Even if you homeschool your children, they can be exposed to germs at the playground, library, and local rec center. Anyone who comes into your home can also bring germs with them. Learning the...
How to Use Homeschooling to Teach Child Independence
Learning independence is an important part of growing up. Homeschooling your children gives you plenty of opportunities to allow them to become more independent. As a parent, there are many ways you can help your child make their own decisions and learn independence...
Tips for Healthy Electronic Use With Children
Many children today grow up watching television, playing computer games, and using portable devices. You probably rely on many of these devices as a homeschool parent to educate your child. Even so, it’s natural to feel concerned about the amount of time your kids...
Why Children Need to Learn Math
It seems like every child at some point will groan about a math assignment and ask “why do I need to learn this?” with their head in their hands. While math can be difficult for some children to understand, this skill is crucial for success in life. Here’s why it is...
Ideas for the Struggling Learner
The past 18 months have been a whirlwind! Our entire world was flipped upside down due to the coronavirus, and a feeling of uneasiness and uncertainty continues to linger. Doctors, nurses, healthcare and frontline workers faced unprecedented challenges during the...
Tips to Applying for College During Covid
If your high schooler is nearing college preparation, the journey may seem confusing and uncertain during the pandemic. As the world is opening up more and locations are slowly opening, you may have questions about how your kid can make the process easier and...
Is Constant Access to Info Bad for Kids?
During your children’s education, you may be reminiscing about the “good old days” of your schooling. The days spent doing homework, working in the library and doing extensive research on projects and papers due any day now. Seeing how far technology has advanced in...
Build Closer Relationships Through Homeschooling
It may have felt like yesterday when your child was three, five, or even ten years-old. Now you blink and they’re a teenager, or could even be nearing high school graduation. There isn’t enough time no matter what you may think, but you may want to spend as much time...
Children’s Books About Fall
Even though summer is still in full swing, many parents are already planning for the changes that will happen in the fall. School starts up again for many people and the weather begins to cool down. These books are perfect for reading together under a cozy blanket as...
Keeping Your Children Safe & Healthy This School Year
The great debate in public schools this Fall 2021 season is still on the issue of mask mandates. With the return of in-person learning amid rising Covid cases, it may seem counter-intuitive, but taking the necessary precautions and safety measures will ensure a...
Post Summer Adjustment Tips
It’s a new school year and you’re adjusting to a change in your routine, while helping your kids do the same. Like any routine change, it takes time. Thankfully, we have some tips that can help make this process easier and less stressful for both you and your...
Fun Edible Science Experiments for Kids
The only things more fun than cool science experiments are cool science experiments you can eat! Get your child interested in STEM while filling their tummies with fun and creative snacks. Here are X edible science experiments for kids. Rock Candy Making homemade...
Benefits of Picture Books for Toddlers
You probably remember the children’s books you enjoyed when you were younger. While picture books are fun for kids to read, they offer many more benefits than an amusing pastime. Picture books can teach toddlers various life lessons and skills, including how to manage...
3 Things You Need to Be a Homeschool Parent
If you’re considering homeschooling your child in the upcoming school year, you’re probably already getting a list of supplies. Notebooks? Check. A workspace? Check. An online curriculum? Check. But there are a few things you maybe haven’t thought about in terms of...
Homeschool Items That Are Worth the Investment
Homeschooling your kids is a big investment. It’s an emotional investment, a time investment, and a financial investment. While there are some free curriculums available online, many parents choose to supplement their child’s education with other paid resources. And...
The Importance of Stable Internet When Homeschooling
You’ve been working all summer long in getting the necessary supplies for your children’s upcoming school year. Glue, paper, binders, pens and all the necessities to make the school year sparkle has been piling up in one of the corners of your home. You’ve also been...
The Importance of a Schedule
If you’re considering homeschooling your children this fall, there are a lot of considerations to evaluate for your household. Every family and situation is different, and in order to set yourself and your children up for success, you’ll need to keep an organized work...
Online Education & Cheating
Technology has certainly come a long way in the last few decades. What once took a trip to the library and hours of research is now loaded onto your phone in mere seconds. When it comes to schooling, this can be either a good or bad thing, depending on how students...
Get the Record Keeping Resources You Need with GSN!
If you’re beginning the homeschooling journey with your children this coming school year, congratulations! Making the choice in switching to online learning may seem a little scary, but you’ve got all the resources and tools you need with Global Student Network. Our...
Know Your State Laws Before Homeschooling
Many parents and students were tossed into homeschooling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether you knew about homeschooling already or this was your first rodeo, you and your children were able to establish routines and get through the school years unscathed. As...