Is Your Science or Math Curriculum Missing These 4 Critical Elements?
A mom asked me what qualities were most important to look for in a science or math curriculum. I've been asked this a lot, so I figured I'd share the answer with you based on my 20+ years of teaching experience. NOTE: A number of the big-name curriculums fall...

Musical Expression for Homeschool Students
Music is a great way to uplift mood and expend energy for homeschoolers of all ages. If made a part of the daily schedule, the music session can lead to improved creativity in the homeschool students. It is also a great way for them to learn to express themselves in a...

How to Create a Homeschool Lesson Plan
Having a Lesson Plan helps the homeschool teacher save time and run the class smoothly. It may be a good idea to organize all thoughts and plan out your actions for each lesson when you start out with homeschooling so that you can cover the most ground with ease....

Scavenger Hunts for Homeschooled Toddlers
Even before the formal schooling can begin for the elementary grades, there are some fun ways to ensure that learning continues for your toddlers. Basic knowledge of colours, numbers, letters, textures, and shapes can be reinforced in a simple scavenger hunt. Here is...

Single Parents and Homeschooling
Being a single parent is enough of a challenge to handle, but if you are looking at homeschooling as well, you should consider the following tips. Connect with other single parents on the path While it is a tough journey, it is by no means impossible. Others have done...

Tips for Encouraging Homeschool Students to Read Books
In the digital age we live in, everyone is online. Be it communicating with others, learning about something new, or finding out the latest news, just about everything is done via the internet. The use of books is restricted to textbooks, and develops a negative...

Starting a Homeschool Activity Club
Academics aside, your homeschool students need a lot of other activities to keep them gainfully occupied. Extra curriculur activities can include anything from playing a musical instrument, to being part of a sports team. Creating a well rounded personality requires...

Helping Your Creative Homeschool Students Express Themselves
Creative children tend to do better in homeschool rather than regular school, because they have many more opportunities to express themselves. They are more independant and less likely to consider criticism from others as a stumbling block. As a homeschool parent here...

Do Homeschool Teachers Need Formal Programs?
In the last three decades the number of homeschooling families has shot up radically. Recent global events have led to more children being homeschooled today, than ever before in history. What this indicates is that a number of parents, who may not be formally trained...

Gratitude Exercises for Homeschool Students
The calendar year coming to an end is a good time to think of all the reasons that your homeschool students can say "Thank You." The energy of gratitude is one which promotes a lot of good will. Actively encourage your homeschoolers to think of ten random things that...