As a homeschooling family, we have heard it all: our children are going to be shut-ins, they won’t know how to share, they won’t know how to deal with diverse groups of people. It never ends. This entry seeks to debunk the widely held myths and stigmas that are tossed around at homeschoolers.
Socialization
While we acknowledge that the daily grind of homeschooling isn’t as interactive as the ...
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We recently visited the Medieval Times Orlando location with our three children, aged 9, 7, and 4. Our family could only base our expectations upon Youtube videos and word of mouth. As first timers, we felt a sense of wonderment as we approached the castle walls. The children gazed, wide-eyed at the ...
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How to Make a Homeschool Portfolio
How to Make a Homeschool Portfolio
Making a homeschool portfolio is important for so many reasons. You may need one for your students end of the year evaluation, and you need a portfolio to show progress throughout the school year. It is a snapshot of your child's learning and the work you ...
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Homeschool Back To School: How To Deal
It’s a big deal: stores have special displays, children dawn new outfits and shoes, they get their precious locks cut, and they meet a gaggle of new friends. But what about your homeschooler? How will he/she respond to all of the excited talk of new friends and “favorite” new teachers who give out ...
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Multiplication Arrays Lesson Plan (FREE PRINTABLE)
This neat and clean multiplication arrays lesson plan with free printable is a nifty way to provide a visual to back up standard multiplication instruction. Long gone are the days of using rote methods to remember your "times tables." Even though I had a blast racing my classmates to the chalkboard ...
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What Is A Homeschool Co-op?
When we tell people that we homeschool, they usually ask whether our children have ever experienced the standard classroom setting. We always reply, "yes, of course, during their co-op time." After the confused look subsides, they follow with "what is a homeschool co-op?"
The idea behind a co-op ...
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Crazy Successful Homeschoolers!
Homeschooling is becoming a more popular choice, but some parents still question if they can raise well rounded, successful, social adults if they choose to homeschool. We love sharing positive homeschooling statistics and facts, so here is a list of crazy successful homeschoolers, including ...
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