My Ten Favourite Things About Homeschooling – Part 1

Melissa Murdoch’s Top Ten list of things she likes about homeschooling.

To Call or Not to Call

How do we know if homeschooled families are teaching their children or neglecting them and who we should inform about it. Should the authorities be called?

Socialization Opportunities For The Homeschooled Child

Perhaps the biggest concern your family and friends will express when you tell them that you are going to homeschool is how your children are going to learn to socialize with their peers if they are not in school.

Five Fun Lesson Plans For Homeschooling

One of the advantages of homeschooling is that you are not obligated to follow a strict lesson plan. The structure of your schooling at home is totally up to you, and you are free to follow the interests and learning style of your child.

10 Quick Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read

Teaching your child to read can be a significant challenge. Get 10 quick and easy tips from a successful reading instructor for preparing your child for this important learning experience.

Busyness: The Thief of Family Memories

“Seventeen summers” said the busy father, wistfully describing the memory of his oldest child growing up. He continued, “We get seventeen summer vacations, and then our children are gone.”

The Parents’ Guide to Surviving Homeschool

When it comes to homeschooling, there are lots of responsibilities. The comfort of the child in being homeschooled, the performance, the decisions and the outcomes are all dependent on the parent. Starting your kid on a homeschooling session and surviving it can take a lot of patience and endurance.

5 Important Considerations When Determining Whether You and Your Child Are Ready For Homeschooling

The decision to home school should not be taken lightly. Here are some important considerations to make before you take the leap.

Creative Tips For Recording the Homeschooling Journey

Homeschooling is a journey and the record of it, both visual (videos and pictures) and concrete (awards, work binders, etc.) all need to be kept in a reasonable and organized fashion. There are several ways to do this.

Eclectic Homeschooling

The available definitions for Eclectic Homeschooling are as wide and varied as the possibilities it provides. Many non-homeschoolers imagine homeschooling to be very similar in structure to public schooling, although at home.