Informative Reviews for Homeschooling Moms…and a slice of our life as well
We have been homeschooling high school at home for over a decade. At the beginning I worried that I might destroy my teens’ chances for their future dreams, but now we have learned that homeschooling is an ideal way to investigate and work toward dreams even if life’s difficulties get in the way. There are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Now that we fall asleep to the deep croaks of bullfrogs and the robins are once again nesting in my husband’s good extension cord, it finally feels like summer! We will continue our usual schoolwork for another month, but it is definitely time to start planning a good long break, with a bit of learning. […]
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 […]
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