How do you know what to teach? Kristen over at the TOS Blog Cruise asked us this question. My instinctive response was I don’t really know what to teach or when. We just kind of learn…. It seems to work for us, although I keep trying to be more organized about learning. […]
Homeschool Tips
Socialization and Homeschooled Teens
Although homeschooling has many benefits for younger children, there are even more for teens. One major bonus is the socialization. Homeschooled teens are not forced into an age-regimented peer group but are free to be themselves and to choose their own friends of all ages and interests. Here’s a short list of some […]
Learning Skills: Little by Little and Day by Day
I suppose it applies to life in general, but I find it applies especially to homeschooling certain subjects. You can’t get away with a marathon learning session in phonics, foreign languages, math concepts, writing skills, typing, or any skill-based learning. It just doesn’t work. Learning these sorts of skills is like eating, exercising, dieting, or […]