Motivation Begins with the Teacher Even the best teachers can struggle to motivate their students when they don't believe in what they are teaching. The homeschool students react not just to the parent's actual words, but also to their tone, body language and energy...

The flexibility of homeschooling allows homeschool students to pick up more than the mandatory subjects prescribed for their grade level. Whether it is picking academic topics of their interest which may not be covered in the basic syllabus, or extra curricular...

Those of you who had pets growing up will agree that they leave you with some amazing memories, and not to mention life skills. If you, as a homeschool teacher, have been wondering about getting a pet for your homeschool students and wondering if it was a good idea to...

The majority of the regular schooled population doesn't learn about financial literacy till they become adults. This results in bad economic decisions which strand them with overwhelming debt. Understanding money matters is an essential life skill that all...

In a bid to teach children about finances a number of parents give them a monthly allowance. Does that mean that they learn responsibilty immediately? No. Having money is not enough. Your homeschool students need to understand how to use it with purpose and intention....

Every family evolves their own system of eating. Not all are consciously moving towards better nutrition and health. Here are some practical tips that can make your healthy eating drive simpler to follow for the entire homeschooling family. The Fruits and Vegetables...

Eating a nutritious diet requires an understanding of food and it's components. While a basic knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitimins and minerals, is the basis, it's important to teach homeschool students practically. This is done by involving them in...

Homeschooling experiences can differ from family to family. The system used, the way the child is taught, how much they interact with others, it's all different for everyone. If you are new to homeschooling and still trying to figure out your system, here are some...

The Pandemic has been a catalyst for many families to shift from public schools to homeschooling. As regular schools shut down completely or went online in order to complete classes, more and more parents had to become more hands on when it came to educating their...

Festivals are a great time to sneak in extra learning and skills to your homeschool students in an enjoyable and stress free manner. Spooky Tree and Decor While trees may be traditionally associated with Christmas, a number of people do use spooky barks along with the...