Homeschooling families can use available funding to enroll in Academy classes, making high-quality education accessible and flexible for your needs. Below, you’ll find a list of scholarships and funding opportunities designed to support homeschool learners. Additionally, the Academy is happy to partner with state programs as an approved vendor upon request, streamlining the process to […]
The American Library Association (ALA) hosts Banned Books Week to celebrate the freedom to read. The ALA began tracking book challenges in the early 1980s, creating lists of titles that schools or libraries attempted to remove due to controversial themes, language, or ideas. These “banned books” range from “classics” like To Kill a Mockingbird to […]
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to overlook handwriting. Most kids can type faster than they can write, and many assignments are completed online. But for homeschoolers, handwriting, and especially cursive, still plays an important role in a well-rounded education. Here are three big reasons to keep it in your homeschool routine: 1. Understanding Legal […]
When I was in college, I took a class about integrating video games into the classroom. I remember my professor saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them… and teach through them!” At the time, I didn’t realize how much that advice would stick with me years later. Kids these days spend hours exploring virtual […]
Last year, I received a call from a worried parent. Her 10-year-old had been coming home upset almost every day frustrated by distractions in class, targeted by a few classmates, and anxious because the school had implemented “active shooter” drills. She asked me, “Is there a way my child can still get a great education […]
If you’ve ever sat down at the kitchen table, fresh box of curriculum in hand, and thought, This is it, this will be the year everything clicks, only to realize a few weeks later that it’s just not working… you’re not alone. Every homeschooling parent I know has faced this moment at some point. Maybe […]
Getting your kids to sit down and write isn’t always easy, especially when you’re homeschooling and trying to keep things fresh and engaging. But here’s a secret: when kids connect writing to something they already love, they’re much more motivated to dive in. And what do most kids love? Music. Whether it’s Cardi B’s bold […]
One of the most beautiful parts of homeschooling is flexibility. Learning doesn’t have to look like Monday through Friday, 8 to 3. For many families, the weekend becomes just as valuable as the school week, whether that means reflecting on what’s been learned, catching up on assessments, or planning ahead for what’s next. Here are […]
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states in the U.S., but the rules about how to do it legally can be very different depending on which state you live in. To illustrate what this looks like, let’s compare Minnesota, Georgia, California, and New York. Then I’ll share what you can do to stay on the […]
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QuickStudy Inserts: A Homeschooler’s Secret Weapon for Quick, Effective Learning
As homeschool parents, we understand the importance of providing our children with tools that enhance their learning experience. One such tool that has proven invaluable in our homeschool journey is the QuickStudy Inserts from QuickStudy Academic. What Are QuickStudy Inserts? QuickStudy Inserts are laminated, fold-out reference guides that condense complex information into easily digestible formats. […]