Homeschool
Articles, tips, and advice for those interested in homeschool ideas, curriculum, resources and more!
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Homeschool Laws
There are specific laws in regards to homeschooling. You will find articles relating to homeschool laws in this category.
Homeschool Curriculum
Need to choose a curriculum for your homeschool? Find articles on homeschool curriculum and homeschool lesson plans here.
Homeschool Methods
There are several methods to teach homeschool. You will find different ideas and examples of homeschool methods here.
Homeschool Articles
Public School vs Home School
Public School or Home School, Which is Right for You? Find out if the public school is the best option for your child or if home schooling is the best option in this article. There are pros and cons to each side.
Creating a Homeschool Area
To create a homeschool area in your home, you will need to combine some generic considerations of how to make an environment where education can happen with the practical realities of your particular household. These two elements will guide you first of all to deciding whether your school area needs to be reserved only for school or needs to be a multi-function area.
A Checklist to Get Your Homeschool Started
You can use this checklist to help you cover the major elements of preparing to homeschool.
Keeping Homeschool Records
There are several reasons for keeping homeschool records, and each may require different collections of information.
Understanding Unschooling
What is unschooling? According to Wikipedia(1), unschooling is a term invented by John Holt (author of the magazine Growing Without Schooling) that means being responsible for your own education. Unschooled children do not go to traditional public or private schools; however, these children stay home where parents act as “facilitators” and provide resources for their child’s learning needs.
Homeschool Statistics
This article presents some interesting statistics on homeschooling.
Starting A Homeschool Support Group
Here are some elements to consider in creating a group that will suit your situation.
Choosing a Homeschool Support Group
A homeschool support group may be useful to encourage and support you in choices you’ve already made or helpful in your decision-making process itself. You will wish to begin by considering your criteria for choosing a support group.
Extra Curricular Activities For Homeschoolers
Extracurricular activities for homeschoolers may mean something a bit different than it does in a school setting.