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Many parents, even some who have confidently homeschooled through the elementary grades, wonder if they should send their child to a traditional school for high school. Some are concerned about the challenge of teaching higher level courses. Others consider social issues, such assports, prom, and graduation.This is a personal decision which must be considered by individual families, but here are 5 reasons to continue homeschooling through high school. 1.Academics Statistically, homeschool students score higher on college entrance exams such as the ACT. Many universities actively recruit homeschoolers, as they know they are independent learners who will take their education seriously.What about [...]

So you've decided to continue homeschooling during summer months, and now you are wondering how in the world you will get this accomplished without going insane. Here are a few tips to help make homeschooling during summer months a pleasure and not a cause for anguish. First of all, what are your goals for summer learning? Do you want to continue a rigorous academic schedule as you did during the school year? Do you want a more relaxed approach, with the goal of keeping the children's brains sharp over the summer? Do you want to concentrate on hands-on projects and fun [...]

Can you home school using the Internet as your primary curriculum? Yes, you can, and here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Get a library card for each of your children. There are many free resources on the Internet, but you still need to read real books.The library is full of them, and they are all free. Make use of this amazing community resource. Many libraries offer seminars and classes that can supplement what you teach at home. 2. Choose a math curriculum. Yes, there are many math games and activities on the Internet, but to make sure [...]

Just getting started with homeschooling or Internet homeschooling? Here are a few tips to make your first year of homeschooling go smoothly. First, pat yourself on the back. You have made the decision to take your children's education into your own hands. It takes courage and commitment to your family to make that decision. Can you hear me applauding from there. Second, relax. It's not as hard as you think! You taught your children to walk, talk, tie their shoes, etc.You certainly have more dedication and love for your child than any professional teacher, so you are light years ahead already! [...]

Homeschooling through High School? You can do it and eLearningK12 can help! Our personalized, guided, Internet-based educational programs offer many options. For the High School student, these options include the level of assistance given to the student, curriculum choices, and individual graduation tracks.The three level of services eLearningK12 offers to homeschool students meet every student's needs. Level 1 Services: Self paced learning Core subjects aligned to national and state standards Home school core curriculum Access to online curriculum for levels K-12 Training for parent and student by one of their teachers Teacher assigned to your family to monitor student progress and [...]

Are you trying to help your child with math homework, only to find out that you don't understand it either? According to a blog I just read, there is a possibility that it's not your fault! Annie Keeghan, in her Chronic Senseblog, details her experience in the textbook industry. Apparently, many textbook publishers spend more money on marketing than on content, resulting in many errors in the final product. So that math problem that just did not make sense to you may have been one of those errors. And the problem is not limited to math. History books often misquote dates [...]

I’m reading a fascinating book right now about how sound affects learning and even our health. It is Healing at the Speed of Sound by Don Campbell and Alex Doman. The authors state that though we cannot avoid some noise from our environment, we can “nourish” our brains with the right kind of sounds to promote learning and well-being. They encourage us to “listen outside the box, to create a unique soundscape suited to our lives and families.” I’m really enjoying learning more about how sound, and especially music, can improve our ability to learn and promote well-being. Even medical teams [...]

You've made the decision to homeschool your children.That alone is a difficult decision for many families, but now you need to choose the right homeschool curriculum for your family. The curriculum you choose is a tool to help you educate your children, so be its master, not its slave. Model your homeschool around your family values and lifestyle, not around the curriculum.Which one should you choose? That depends on your needs. Here are a few key points to consider. Do you want to use standard textbooks, unit studies, an online program, or a hybrid of one or all of those? There [...]

The Fourth of July has come and gone, and the school supplies are out in the stores. Are you or your child having stomach aches already, just thinking about going back to school? Starting a new school year doesn't have to bring stress to the family. Here are a few tips to make the transition to school easier for everyone. First, try to determine why going back to school brings on stress for you or your child. This can be a hard nut to crack, particularly with a young child. Does your child have learning differences which could be causing stress [...]