What are You Teaching Your Child? Differences

31 Oct 2007 08:24 PM

This question popped into my head the other day after some light reading. I'm not talking the basics here like math, english, science, etc. As a homeschooler, what is homeschooling teaching my child? The life lessons homeschooling can teach a child are endless.

1 comments — latest 11 Nov 2007 07:49 PM by jm1897

Why Homeschool?: Family Time

30 Oct 2007 12:19 AM

Another one of the many reasons I homeschool is family time. I use this term in more than one way. First I love my son and love to spend time with him. Homeschooling allows me time with my son I wouldn't otherwise have if he went to public school.

How much does it cost to homeschool? Part One

25 Oct 2007 10:41 PM

I've heard this question on every list, forum, and Q&A site I've ever been to. I've also heard it asked several different ways.

Why Homeschool?: Public Schools Have No Obligation to Educate     

24 Oct 2007 10:11 PM

In 2000 it became official. Public schools are under no obligation to educate public school students. Denver Parents Association brought a lawsuit against Denver Board of Education and its superintendent for breach of contract.

4 comments — latest 25 Oct 2007 05:50 PM by Tristi Pinkston

How do I Teach Something I Know Nothing About?     

23 Oct 2007 05:43 PM

One of my main concerns when I started homeschooling, and a concern for many others is "What do I do when they want/need to learn something I know nothing about?" Back when I was starting, this was a really big concern.

This Isn't What I Signed up for    

22 Oct 2007 06:38 PM

Right about now is the time when many new homeschoolers start stressing, pulling out their hair, and thinking about throwing in the towel. Why? Because "this isn't how I planned it." They envisioned everything to go their way. They had everything planned out to the last minute.

3 comments — latest 24 Oct 2007 09:52 AM by Valorie Delp

Educational Neglect due to Homeschooling?     

18 Oct 2007 12:54 PM

Were you aware that informing a school of your intent to homeschool and withdrawing your children from school is educational neglect? Neither was I, but that's apparently the case in Moberly, Mo.

3 comments — latest 23 Oct 2007 08:52 AM by carol pitts

Computer use and Rules

16 Oct 2007 12:11 PM

One big advantage that homeschoolers of today have is the computer. The many ways the computer can be used to homeschool are endless. You don't need a computer to homeschool, but the use of one can make life so much easier.

Including Play in Your Curriculum

15 Oct 2007 12:00 PM

In Let There be Play I talked about children learning through play. No matter what the age or interests, the love to play. I talked about finding a curriculum that will allow them to play and have fun while learning. Here are some other ideas to include play and fun in your learning experience.

Let There be Play!    

13 Oct 2007 05:25 PM

I am on a lot of homeschooling lists. The question I hear most often is "I need ideas or curriculum suggestions for my 2 or 3 or 4 year old," or something to that effect. Another popular one is "I homeschooled my kids for preschool and kindergarten.