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Much verbiage and many statistics have been devoted to delineating the difference between public education and homeschool.  And no one would deny that they are in fact very different.  Location is different, people involved are different, time and resources required...

How do you include your holiday traditions and celebrations in your homeschool?  There are so many learning opportunities this time of year!  Whether you start your homeschool day with an advent reading , write about the adventures of Elf-on-a-Shelf, research the...

I find the word “trim” intriguing!  This fascination began when two of my sons used their birthday money to buy a remote control helicopter.  In reading through the instructions, I came across the step entitled “Trim the blades.”  Trim them?  Like bangs?  Snip,...

Meet Homeschool Hannah.  She is taught by her mom for  most subjects, but Dad teaches others.  And she takes some online courses.  She scores higher than her public school peers and is more involved in her community.  As a typical homeschooler, statistics from various...

Meet Our Thanksgiving Winners                     “What are you thankful for?”  No doubt you answered that question while sitting around the table this past Thursday.   Global Student Network is thankful for all the great responses to its November contest!  Here are...

“Why are you thankful for homeschool?” This was the question recently posed to the homeschool world.  And here are a few of your responses: A few years ago we learned that our son had a small problem with his immune system. We were told it was linked to his autism in...

I remember back about 20 years when the nature-nurture argument in regards to gender was siding with nurture – boys were active and “aggressive,” prone to noisy, physical play because that is the way we have brought them up.  Fast forward a couple of decades and...

Jobs that Fit with Homeschooling Often “loss of income for one parent” is listed among the cons of homeschooling.  It’s a given that one parent has to be unemployed in order to make homeschool work, right?  WRONG!  There are many jobs that fit with the homeschool way...

Ever ride with someone whose driving makes you nervous?  Maybe they are too quick to change lanes, maybe they are too hesitant.  Maybe their driving makes you cringe, grip your seat with white knuckles, and squeeze your eyes shut while scenes of your life flash by! ...

Get a couple of earthmovers and construction workers and if there are any kids around, you’re sure to have a rapt audience!  Kids are not the only ones who are enthralled - everyone likes watching a building go up.  Seeing something take shape where there was nothing...

I live in Colorado.  It has been so sad to see the devastation caused by the September flooding.  People have lost so much – homes and livelihood.  No doubt a flood is a terrible thing.  Well, not all floods, though.  In response to this tragedy there has been yet...

Global Student Network Announces New Curriculum Feature Part of being excellent is adapting and changing.  GSN’s Odysseyware is doing just that!  Because of feedback and suggestions, Odysseyware is now offering My Notes.  This innovation will enable students to: *...

Fire Up Your Thankfulness!! Tell Us Why You’re Thankful for Homeschool and Win a Kindle Fire! Do you count homeschooling among your blessings? We would love to hear about it! Tell us in 200-1000 words why you’re thankful for homeschool. Students are welcome to enter,...

Ever felt rather peckish?  Been hungry for something but you weren’t sure exactly what?  According to the National Home Education Research Institute, many families in America found what they were looking for in homeschool.  In 2010 around 2 million children were...

Teaching Kids about Money My youngest just turned 7 and OH! how their eyes lit up when they received birthday cards with money!  Only 7, but how well they understand the power of the dollar! Or do they?!  To them money means picking out a special toy (as well it...

A Few Things For Your Homeschooling Goodie Bag From Global Student Network ‘Tis the season of kids in cute costumes traipsing up and down the street on the hunt for candy!  I have such fond memories of trick or treating.  Although I don’t don a costume anymore, I...

Making the Most of Autumn for Homeschool Learning A couple of days ago it was beautiful outside!  Sunny, high of 76.  I had things I really needed to do inside, but the “call of the wild” was too much!  The next day was slated for a high of 44 and snow.  I made up...

Isn’t it fun to put on a mask?!  This time of year especially!  At our house you just might run into Captain America, a kitty cat, or Obi Wan Kenobi!  Of course, anyone who knows my kids will have no problem figuring out who is under the mask. But it isn’t always so...

I marvel at those who were the first to explore the globe centuries ago.  Their courage to tackle the unknown and their commitment to stay the course despite great odds inspires me.  In honor of those great explorers, I am going to do some exploring myself!  But...

You start with baking soda. You add vinegar. You say “Cool!” when the bubbly mess oozes its way down the paper mache cone. It’s the vinegar and baking soda volcano – the quintessential childhood experience!  Kids and science seem made for each other!  And here are 4...

There is much to be said (and has been said!) about the big picture of homeschooling - the reasons why people choose to homeschool, the benefits, the successes, etc. etc. etc.  Getting the big picture is great!  Super helpful.  But sometimes it’s good to take a step...