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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...

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...

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...

MICRO-LEARNING: AN ALTERNATE CURRICULUM APPROACH Homeschool parents who are looking for a curriculum approach that is informal in style, can be customized to their child’s learning needs, and can be made available to the student on demand, might want to take a close...

Dear parents, who have problems with assignments, do not finish them on time or get through them. It’s okay, you’re not alone, and we will get through this together. After all, this is the point of this platform, to show that you’re not alone and that others are going...

Whether you’re a homeschool parent or your child is temporarily learning online, you’re always looking for ways to help them get the most out of school. Here are a few ways to supplement the remote learning process.   Connect with Parents Online Sometimes the...

Flipping December’s calendar into January, sadly, won’t reset life magically. Our stressors won’t immediately dissipate. But we can gently care for ourselves and our children as we launch back into the routine of homeschool after a break. Perhaps before the schoolwork...

Happy new year to all from the Global Student Newtwork Team! May every wish of yours get fulfilled in the upcoming year.

Even when done with love and respect, giving your homeschool child feedback on their work can be a daunting task. You want to help them improve without crushing their confidence in their abilities. Here are a few tips for giving student feedback.   Address the...

Starting the day on a positive note is an important part of any classroom, whether it’s in a school building or at home. This will get your child excited and ready to learn for the day. If you’re a homeschool parent or temporarily serving as an at-home teacher, here...

Happy Holidays from everyone at Global Student Network! Thinking warmly of each of you and wishing your family an extra measure of comfort, joy and hope this Christmas.

English is an important part of any school curriculum. Many children struggle with reading and writing, however, and it can be difficult to keep them engaged if they aren’t interested. Here are a few ways to make English more fun for your homeschool child.  ...

Everyone wants to raise a successful kid, but what does that really mean? Success varies wildly by your definition of what’s important in life, but there are a few principles that are universal. Here are some concepts to teach your homeschool child to prepare them for...

Many children are currently taking online classes for the first time. It can be difficult to adjust to this new form of learning and you may be frustrated trying to get a schedule figured out. Here are some dos and don’ts of taking online classes that will help....

Math is often a tricky subject for many children. If your kids are feeling overly stressed about the subject, try using some of the tips below to help them feel better about their progress. Reassure Them Everything Will Be Okay The first thing to do when your child is...

Okay, parents, it’s time for the Holidays, and you’ve been doing a great job with homeschooling. You genuinely have; pat yourself on the back. With the holidays approaching, the children will want a break from the home school lessons, which is understandable. Even you...

Children need adequate nutrition to fuel their growing and active bodies. It can be difficult to get kids to eat what you want them to, developing healthy eating habits now will set the foundation for the rest of their lives. Here are a few ways to teach kids healthy...

Whether you have been homeschooling for years or were forced into it by 2020, you’ve taken on a difficult task.  Teaching isn’t easy and you are likely tackling it on top of your “real” job, taking care of a home and trying to be a parent, neighbor, spouse, friend,...

In most schooling situations, whether brick and mortar classroom of some kind or your own kitchen table, February seems to be known as the slump month. It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s usually wet and sloppy outside. You’ve been schooling for six solid months. It feels like...

The other day, my teenage son asked, “How do you do it, Mom? How do you stay inside all day?” It was more of a rhetorical question, considering the answer was a given. Clearly, he was feeling the effects of the pandemic—schools, malls, theaters, and restaurants shut...

If your child is loud and bubbly around you but quiet and fearful around other people, they might be overly shy. Some shyness is normal in children but it can become a problem if it affects their socialization skills. This can be especially concerning for homeschool...