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3 Things Your Student Should Learn From Their Junior High Science Classes
As parents of junior high students, we want the best for our kids. We want to prepare them for high school sciences the best that we can, but with so many choices in junior high sciences today, what are the best choices for your student? The most helpful suggestions...
How Do I Go About Teaching an Obscure Topic?
One of the biggest perks of homeschooling is being able to take the time to explore special interest subjects that students are interested in. Being able hone in on strengths, work on weaknesses, and study at a pace that keeps learning progressing without being...
Why is Critical Thinking Important in Studying American Government?
Have you ever wondered if certain governmental actions reach beyond the Constitution? Maybe you've even wondered what our Founding Fathers really intended when they drafted certain provisions of the Constitution. If these thoughts have crossed your mind, maybe it's...
3 Reasons Why I Don’t Assign Vocabulary Words
I have this recollection from when I was in school of looking in the back of my textbooks at a glossary of important words, and copying down definitions to my notebook paper of lists of words my teacher had given me for our upcoming chapter of study. Now, this could...
Supporting Your Kids’ Passions When They Differ from Your Own
This may be a universal fear among homeschooling moms: “With all of my shortcomings, how can I prepare my children for further academic and career success?” If this sounds like you, then I can relate! I am a history and geography teacher, and my sons are now in...
4 MUST-HAVES for Foreign Language Success
If you are on the hunt for a Foreign Language program for your homeschooler, make sure the four main areas are covered: reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Reading is where learning a foreign language begins! Reading Any Foreign Language course worth its...
Freshman 101: Why Should I Take an Online Course Now?
Many colleges, universities, and high schools are now offering online courses in addition to traditional classroom courses. Virtual learning offers several advantages over traditional learning. Below are five benefits of taking online courses while still in high...
Merci: You Mean it’s Not Pronounced “Mercy”?!
When I first started to learn French, I was irrationally angry with my mother. “I’m going to fail,” I boldly proclaimed. “All the other moms took French in high school. Everyone is going to be way ahead of me. You didn’t take French. You can’t help me.” Merci?...
Tips for Preparing a Moist Turkey
On the fourth Thursday in November, the American tradition of Thanksgiving has continued since the early 1600s. This is a special time to reflect on life with a grateful heart and celebrate the provisions given to each family. This gathering has been handed down for...
Help! Am I Messing Up My Kids by Homeschooling?
The Early Years For the first few years, our homeschooling venture seemed to be going well. Our young daughter learned to count and recognize letters. Soon reading, writing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division followed, and Mom breathed a sigh of...
The Future of Learning: How Taking an Online Homeschool Course Prepares Your Student
The future of learning is changing. While the preceding statement is always somewhat truthful, there has been a definite and accelerated shift in the last decade, and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Our world sits under the reign of technology, and...
Foreign Language Learning: Attending a Live Classroom vs. Using a Software Program
Being a foreign language teacher, I am frequently asked to give my opinion of the many software programs available for foreign language learning. These are my thoughts on the subject. Foreign Language Learning: PACING Yes, it’s true that software programs allow you...
