Are you wondering how to help your child retain the knowledge he has gained during the school year? By providing a few fun summer learning activities you can easily encourage your child to continue reading, writing, practicing math and science skills during the time away from school.
Over the last number of years, I have repeatedly been drawn into the role of defender of my own personal choice to homeschool, as well as the “institution” of homeschooling in general.
The last of three articles on managing passive-aggressive behavior in homeschooling families. Dianne Dachyshyn outlines a plan of action to take back control.
Homeschooling can be a physically exhausting undertaking. It demands our best, even in the best of health. Don’t you want to give your family the best you can?
During the fourteen years of homeschooling our three kids, I struggled with the idea that we could all have fun and still really learn. It seems strange to me now that I was so uptight, but thankfully, I loosened up, and we had fun in our homeschool.
Homeschooling is often misunderstood. Many people question the quality of homeschool educations while missing the many advantages of homeschooling.
When building a house here in northern Wisconsin, many people start with a cement block foundation. When my husband and I built our house this is how we started as well. In the process of putting in the foundation, my husband handled and placed every single one of those cement blocks himself.
Do you ever talk to your children about your failings? About your sometimes unenlightened decisions?
While some enjoy the sharp tartness of a plain lemon, it’s the added ingredients that cause many more to enjoy the beverage. Same goes for life’s bitter experiences.
Some people insist that the arts are not a necessary part of education. Yet, giving our children a well rounded education should be our first priority, however, it’s easier said than done.
