Preparing for College

“You can’t prepare for the SAT.” Educational Testing Service, the company that writes the SAT, has worked hard to convince people that they cannot improve their scores by studying for the test.

Will We Finish the School Year On Time?

Many homeschoolers live a lifestyle of learning all through the year and never consider what month it is. They are free to work at their own pace and not be bound by the calendar year. But other homeschool moms may have very good reasons to be concerned about finishing their school work by June.

Are You Really Homeschooling this Year?

Early on in the homeschool movement, virtually all academic instruction took place at home. After all, if you just took your kids out of school, where else would they be learning? This worked fine for all of us for awhile, and then a strange thing happened.

When Your Homeschooler Does Not Like School, 8 Steps to Re-fit Your Program

There is something you can do about it and that’s what makes homeschooling successful. When your child tells you that he doesn’t like school, you know the program doesn’t fit. Just like when a shoe pinches, it’s time to get a new one.

Isn’t Homeschooling Worth Defending?

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.

Understanding Hurricanes

Interesting facts about hurricanes for your budding meteorologists.

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?

Are the Arts a Necessary Part of Education?

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.

Book Review: Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner by Kathy Kuhl

Nothing beats advice from families who live with struggling learners. In this remarkable book, Kathy Kuhl tells the stories of 64 families with struggling learners.

Discover Great Sites to Find Homeschool Books Online!

Practical Tips for Finding Homeschool Books Online. Busy parents save time and money by shopping for curriculum on the internet.