Category: How-To
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“Intentional Homeschooling or Falling Through the Cracks?”
Our plans will never get off of the ground if we are not intentional about implementing them.
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Helps for New Homeschoolers: Make Memories
When our grown children look back on their childhood, what will they remember? It will go faster than you think!
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Helps For New Homeschoolers: Find Your Own Way
There are many ways of looking at “education.” Food for thought, ideas for inspiration, models, resources, and encouragement to help you find your own way.
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Helps For New Homeschoolers: Finding Strength
There will be days…maybe several. Maybe more than several. Things will NOT go as you plan. Ways to find strength.
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Helps for New Homeschoolers: The Role of Curriculum
We equate teaching our children with textbooks and “school” materials. They become our lifeline and foundation. If we can only get the right books, our children will turn out OK. Wrong focus!
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Helps For New Homeschoolers: Defining Success
Success may not look like you think it will. Real success probably won’t look anything like success defined by the world at large. Know what you are aiming at.
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Helps for New Homeschoolers: Check Your Fear
While criticism can be hurtful and disappointing, we can stay above the wake of loud voices by staying strong in our faith and remembering whom we serve. It really boils down to checking your fear!
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Sizzling Summers ~ 8 Ideas for Making the Most of Summer
This summer, take a break and enrich family learning experiences.
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“Taking the Frustration Out of Math”
“Taking the Frustration Out of Math” offers many ideas for making math simple — and effective.
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5 Ways to Use Writing Prompts
What do you do when he is “stuck”? Try one of these 5 ways to use writing prompts:
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Writing Ideas: Complete the Story
Complete a story. Sometimes having the beginning established takes the pressure off of the writer.
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On Choosing Literature
Each family has to determine for itself how it will answer the question: what literature is good for my family?
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: The Short Story
There is no “formula” for writing a short story, but we can consider the elements of a short story and design a cohesive plot.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Outlines
Think of it as an organizing tool — most of the work is done in the intellect instead of on the page. Tips for writing outlines.
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3 Considerations When Setting the Atmosphere
Educating at home involves setting up an atmosphere conducive to real learning.
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Too Many Choices?
Some homeschoolers, particularly some who are just starting out, find all of this freedom intimidating!
