How-To 7 Scopes & Sequences and Tips for Using Them 3 May 2021 We can’t get where we’re going if we don’t know where that is. When we pull together our own studies and/or are studying subjects in an atypical order it is…
How-To Interacting With Literature: Idioms 19 Apr 2021 Idioms are figures of speech that we hear or use every day that are not meant to be taken literally. They make it easy to say something in a meaningful…
How-To 10 Educational Benefits of Board Games ~ Plus Recommendations 20 Jan 2021 When it is cold outside, it is fun to snuggle up inside with something warm and and enjoy engaging board games! But lest you think this activity is all fun,…
How-To 5 Tips for Creating a Reading List 23 Sep 202030 Aug 2021 Reading is the backbone of learning. When educating at home or tutoring, good literature can be the backbone of your curriculum (or course of study). The task becomes creating a…
How-To What Type of Learner Do You Have 16 Sep 2020 People learn things in different ways. Some learn by watching demonstrations. Some learn better with diagrams and charts. Still others learn best by getting in there and doing something. By…
How-To The Benefits of Home Education (and what to do next) 5 Aug 2020 Home education or homeschooling has been in the news quite a bit lately. There is an obvious difference between a parent who is suddenly forced to assume responsibility for his…
How-To 10 Favorite How-Tos {2019–2020} 20 Jul 2020 Ten favorite How-Tos from the archives: 1. Skill Subjects vs. Content Subjects {The Key to Simplifying} 2. Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way 3. Language…
How-To 10 Things to Put in Your Nature Journal 13 May 2020 Spring is a great time to get outside and observe. If you are ready to take it to the next level — keep a nature journal! We have provided suggestions…
How-To 7 Steps to Scientific Research 4 Mar 2020 Scientists learn how things work by forming a guess and then testing their assumptions by experimenting. The process usually starts with an observation that leads to a question. Here are…
How-To 7 Lessons for Teaching Writing 5 Feb 2020 As Ruth Beechick says, we learn to speak by listening and speaking. So the analogy is: we learn to write by reading and writing. This natural method of learning to…
How-To 7 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Children 29 Jan 2020 Most parents understand the importance of reading aloud to their children. For home educators, shared read-aloud experiences become a large part of our children's education. Recent research indicates there is…
How-To 5 Steps to Developing a Lifelong Learner 22 Jan 2020 Hey, that's the point, right? We all want to be able to learn anything for ourselves. And we want to keep learning our entire lives. So, as educators, how do…
How-To 5 Goals for Fitness 8 Jan 2020 Here are 5 simple fitness goals you can pursue individually, as a family, or as a focus for your children and/or students: 1. Move. It is amazing how much…
How-To 5 Natural Ways to Improve Listening Skills 23 Oct 201922 Sep 2021 No question, listening is a skill that comes more easily to some of us than it does to others. Nevertheless, listening is a skill that is increasingly more highly valued…
How-To 8 Ways to Easily Teach Art Appreciation 10 Oct 2019 In a busy homeschool schedule, the first "subjects" to fall by the wayside are usually art, music, and other "extras." But a focus on the practical at the expense of…
How-To 10 Steps to Writing a Research Paper 25 Sep 201927 Aug 2021 Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research paper can appear daunting, but it doesn't have to…
How-To 10 Steps to Build a Better Speller 18 Sep 201925 Aug 2021 We all know the drill: Memorize your weekly spelling word list, ace the test, promptly delete that information — sometimes permanently! If you were one of those students who could…
How-To 15 Ways to Improve Concentration 21 Aug 20199 Aug 2021 We have all seen it — we have all lived it! There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different. But when…
How-To Summer School for Mom {Free Guide} 24 Jul 2019 We have updated and revitalized our free guide: Summer School for Mom — one of our favorites! And one that we have received quite a bit of positive feedback from.…
How-To 12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer 3 Jun 2019 Over the years we have compiled and provided dozens of ideas to "keep 'em learning" over the summer months (see additional resources at the bottom). While some DIY Homeschoolers will…
How-To 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry 14 May 201920 Aug 2021 Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing.…
How-To 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay 8 Nov 201820 Aug 2021 What is a Persuasive Essay? Just as it sounds, a persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer. It is similar to…
How-To 20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic 25 Oct 2018 We've all been there. We are given an assignment: write about ____________. Of course, the topic is either something we know nothing about (and probably are not at all interested…
How-To Interacting With Literature: Cause & Effect 17 Oct 2018 Part of life is understanding the principles underlying events. Students can develop their thinking and reading skills by interacting with literature to understand cause and effect. Simply stated, a cause…
