With a houseful of children to both care for and teach, most homeschoolers feel their lives are anything but restful. Most of us, like Sarah Mackenzie, wake up with our minds racing, doing four things at once just to make it through the day’s tasks. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, […]
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The Fall Homeschool
As we look ahead to fall, there are so many things to consider: formal schooling, school supplies, cooler weather, and, for many, some form of harvesting or preserving. This is always an exciting time of year, full of happy and idealistic plans. Such enthusiasm is good, as long as we pair it with realism. […]
Review: How to be a High School Superstar…Without Burning Out
High school students can have a life. Even if they want to get into top colleges or universities. In fact, based on his research of high school students admitted to top US universities, Cal Newport suggests that having a relaxed, interesting life (along with excellent marks) makes one more likely to get into a top […]
Documenting Interest-Driven Learning as a High School Course
Although we use standard textbooks in many courses, there are times when our teens follow their own rabbit trails and just learn things they want to learn. This interest-driven exploration is one of the most effective ways to learn, but it leaves me scrambling at high school record keeping time. It is easy to document […]
Online Homeschool Conference: The Fitting-It-All-In Summit
If it is at all possible, do attend your local homeschool conference. Last week I listed 8+1 benefits and 8 tips for attending your homeschool conference. It is a golden opportunity to learn, be encouraged, and check out resources. Sadly, however, sometimes going to a ‘real’ conference is not possible. There can be any number […]