Learn More About Homeschool Mini-Mesters! Homeschool mini-mesters—like college mini-mesters—are simply courses done in a shorter amount of time than the regular semester or year. Take anywhere from two to nine weeks or longer. Some subjects work better as mini-mesters—history, science, and electives. Reviews in math or reading could also work as a mini-mester course. Works for […]
Paradigm Curriculum: Motivate and Accelerate
Why Try Paradigm Curriculum In Your Homeschool? We used Paradigm curriculum with our homeschool high schooled children for nearly ten years with great success. There are many reasons to use courses from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC). I quickly searched the web to see what others are saying. My conclusion is that Paradigm curriculum is very […]
10 Reasons to Keep or Change Your Homeschool Curriculum
When Is It Time to Change to a Different Homeschool Course? We hear this a lot. I want something different in this subject. It’s just not working. She hates it. Here are ten reasons it’s time to change your homeschool curriculum or learn to love it. 1. Do you and your student find any reason […]
Homeschool Mini-Mesters
Concentrate on One Subject at a Time By Chunking It! Do you have a student who likes to focus on one course at a time? Our 12th-grade son did. It messed up my beautiful homeschool planner until I decided to match his learning style. How can he only do one subject at a time? I’m […]
It’s Not Too Late to Plan for Your Homeschool Vacation
Plan Your Homeschool Vacation One advantage of homeschooling is that we have more freedom to schedule vacations at unusual times. We like to travel when it’s not as crowded on the roads and at the sights. Freedom to Schedule Vacations at Unusual Times When You Homeschool Any month is a great month for homeschool traveling. […]
What Type of Homeschool Support Group Works for You?
Homeschool Support Groups Come in Different Shapes and Sizes It’s important to have a support system when you are teaching your children at home, especially if you are a newbie. It helps to have experienced friends to “be there” for you when questions about homeschooling arise or when you need some encouragement. Over the years […]
Start Homeschooling Half-Way Through the School Year?
Do I have to purchase a whole year of curriculum when we plan to start in the middle of the academic year?
How to Start Homeschooling
Focus on What Needs To Be Done Today To Start Homeschooling Don’t worry about how to start homeschooling high school if your children are very young! Today think about what you need to learn about homeschooling young children. If you are starting to homeschool high school, don’t panic! If your student wants to be homeschooled, […]
Start Homeschooling Today!
Yes, You Really Can Start Homeschooling Today! Taking Your Children Out of Public or Private School? It’s not that complicated. Here’s what you need to know to start homeschooling today: Take a deep breath. Tell yourself thousands of parents have taken the first step and survived. Pat yourself on the back for making a great […]
Homeschooling: What Are You Waiting For?
When will you decide enough is enough, let’s homeschool? You read about homeschooling. You think about it for many reasons. You wonder if it is right for your child(ren). It’s there right in front of you, but you’re still on the fence of indecision. When will you take the leap of faith and start homeschooling? […]
