Project-based learning gives homeschooling families the freedom to turn a child’s interests, questions, and real-world experiences into meaningful learning. Learn how to use projects to connect multiple subjects, build academic skills, and create engaging homeschool experiences without making your homeschool complicated.
Learn how to create a homeschool literature unit study from any novel. This guide walks parents through annotating books, developing discussion questions, creating writing assignments, and adding cross-curricular activities to make reading more engaging.
If your child groans every time it’s time to write, you’re not alone. Many homeschooling parents worry that their middle or high schooler simply “hates writing.” In reality, most reluctant writers don’t dislike writing itself. They dislike feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or afraid of making mistakes. The good news is that writing confidence […]
If you’ve spent any time in homeschool Facebook groups, you’ve probably seen the same question over and over again:
“What’s the best homeschool curriculum?”
One of my more controversial homeschool opinions is that homeschool parents should spend time learning about child development, how children learn, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Before you panic, let me be clear…
Reading literature can sometimes feel like a chore for students, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple strategies, you can turn any story into an engaging, hands-on experience that keeps students excited and thinking critically. Here are five ways to make literature come alive for your upper elementary through high school learners.
When it comes to homeschooling, many families don’t realize just how closely politics and education policy are connected. From funding to regulations, the laws passed by state legislatures and influenced by elected officials directly impact whether, how, and under what conditions you can homeschool your children. That’s why staying informed and voting is crucial for every homeschooling parent.
Accreditation and Homeschooling: What It Really Means and Why It Might Not Matter If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of researching homeschool programs, you’ve probably come across the word “accredited” and maybe even felt a little nervous if a program you liked wasn’t. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s break down what accreditation […]
If you’ve got a reluctant reader at home, you’re not alone. Many parents, especially homeschooling families, struggle to get their teens to engage with reading and literature in a meaningful way. But here’s the secret: reading doesn’t have to feel like homework.
Every semester when midterms roll around, I start reviewing college papers for students who need a little extra support. And after grading what feels like hundreds of essays, I’ve noticed a few trends that always seem to pop up.