Tag: homeschool

Strewing: An Easy Way to Add Delight and Wonder to Your Homeschool

Homeschooling allows for natural curiosity and wonder to bring about learning in unexpected and joyful ways. One simple practice parents can employ to encourage the discovery of new talents and ideas is strewing. The term strewing, as it relates to homeschooling, was first coined by unschooling expert Sandra Dodd. It refers to the practice of…


St. Louis Homeschool Pioneer Details Her Journey Through Teaching

Homeschooling is on the rise. After last year’s lockdowns, many parents unexpectedly found themselves having to teach their children at home for the first time. But during that period, they also realized that it doesn’t take an expert to offer a child an education. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that homeschooling doubled last fall. This…


How Parents Can Overcome the Fear of Failure in Home-Schooling Their Children

For the families across America whose educational experience has been turned upside down this year due to the lockdowns, Sam Sorbo gives an inspirational and encouraging message in an episode of “School’s Out” titled “Fear of Failure.” “School’s Out with Sam Sorbo” is a series about education, primarily what you don’t know, what you should…


First Week of Homeschool: 10 Ways to Make It Special

No two homeschool years are the same. As your children grow and their education progresses, each year takes on its own rhythm and character. Whether you’re a new homeschooler or a veteran homeschooler, adding special touches to the beginning of the year kicks things off with full hearts and smiling faces. Here are 10 ideas…


Homeschool Is Not School at Home

If you are one of the ever-growing number of parents choosing to homeschool your children for the first time this year, please allow me to save you from a common misconception that delays families from reaping the benefits of what a homeschooling lifestyle has to offer. Perhaps you experienced what your children’s school termed “virtual…


Teaching Literature: A Guide for Homeschoolers

Homeschooling parents may find the prospect of teaching their children to read a straightforward endeavor. When it comes to teaching their children literature, however, many find themselves ill-equipped. One resource worth consulting is the CenterForLit, an organization that provides educators and reading enthusiasts tools and guides for exploring and enjoying literary classics. Adam Andrews and…


Advice for New Homeschoolers

The number of families choosing the path of homeschool continues to skyrocket, according to experts. If you listen closely, you may hear the claps and cheers of millions of experienced homeschooling families who know well the great blessing newcomers are bestowing upon their families with this choice. Of course, the homeschool route isn’t the easiest…


‘Do You Know What’s in the Books Your Kids Are Reading?’: Homeschool Curriculum Founder

When an American mom discovered that her daughter’s rude attitude was coming from the popular, modern books she was bringing home from her school library, it set her on a life-changing journey. She not only succeeded at completely reversing her daughter’s attitude but also launched a successful homeschool curriculum company—which now helps hundreds of thousands…


Setting Yourself Up to Homeschool

If you are one of the many parents about to embark on your first year of homeschool, you may be wondering what you can do this summer to set yourself up for success. (That is, assuming you choose to begin this fall. Ah, sweet freedom.) While there is no definitive way, as homeschooling is by…


Make learning fun with garden kits

Summer is a big deal for everyone, especially for kids. It is a time where they are out of school, where there are no worries of school work, assignments, and they can go out to do what they want. For you, summer is a time where you can get more into gardening. Expand and research…