Meet Teresa Dear

Author Since: 2009-06-03 19:58:49

Teresa Dear is a prior Russian linguist in the Air Force turned stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of four. Teresa spends her time checking out curriculum, educating her children, creating a comfortable home, and studying God's word. You can read more about the Classical Education Method in general and her homeschool lifestyle in particular at http://mama4x.blogspot.com Find out her choices for curriculum and everything else homeschool.
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Teresa Dear's Articles:

Wright on Time – Arizona, a Homeschool Chapter Book

Wright on Time: Arizona is a chapter book about an RV-living, homeschooling family of four. It is the first book of a great series for any kid.

How To Choose Curriculum for Your Homeschool: Balancing Cost with Practicality

There are many things to consider when choosing a curriculum, among them cost, availability, how long your family will use them, and others.

Raising Adults; the Importance of Character and Employable Skills

It is critical that children receive not only the 3 R’s of education, but also the skills that enable them to become productive and responsible adults.

Top 12 Reasons to Just Ditch Homeschooling Altogether

Top 12 reasons to just ditch homeschooling altogether and send your children off each day to be educated elsewhere.

Why We Educate at Home, a Discussion of the Classical Education Method

Why this family chose to follow the Classical Education Model of Education, which cycles three times through History as the basis for instruction.

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Curriculum Online

We’ve all had to click “buy” without being certain of what we were getting. Avoid these four pitfalls to make sure you don’t waste your education budget!

Weighing the Differences Between Classical Education & Calvert Grade-In-A-Box Curriculum

Since 1905 Calvert School has been offering homeschoolers a complete package- one year of curriculum covering all subjects. Classical education curriculum is usually pieced together under the direction of a parent’s research. Which one is right for your family?

Subdue Guilt about Art Instruction in Your Homeschool

If you have ever felt guilty about neglecting the subject of art in your homeschool, stop now. There are solutions that will work for your family.

Top 12 Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

There are so many reasons to educate your kids at home – here are the top twelve.

Have You Thought About Christian Science Courses For Elementary Grades?

When educating your children at home, you have the freedom to teach them sound science that is presented from a Christian worldview. “Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space,” geared at elementary students, fits the bill very well. This text is part of a series by Stephanie L. Redmond which include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I enjoyed teaching from this text for a number of reasons including: it requires little to no teacher prep time; it is enjoyable to work through; being from a Christian worldview, it is God-honoring; and it is written in a conversational tone that is easy to read aloud and appeals to the younger audience.

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