Six years ago I almost made a decision that had I followed through with, I would have regretted for the rest of my life. Not that I haven’t made decisions I’ve regretted; I have, and I’m sure many of you have too. In this case, my father, then 85 years old and living on…
Some home schooling ideas I had based on Albert Einstein’s Ten tips for creativity: Follow Your Curiosity: Resist rigidity. Use, but don’t limit yourself to workbooks. Find ways to go deeper into subjects of interest to your children. Perseverance is Priceless: Perseverance is also not optional when it comes to learning or mastering a subject…
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a…
What??? Is something going on that I need to be concerned about? Are home schoolers being coerced into one of the many on-line charter schools? Will I be able to still use my faith-based textbooks? Can I expect surprise visits from a state official if I continue teaching my child at home? So, what am…
A number of years ago I did some research to find out how high school graduation requirements differed from state to state. I did this because more and more families from out of state were joining our diploma program. I wanted to know how our requirements compared. Were they too demanding, too easy, too…
Have you ever discovered that you purchased two copies of a text or teacher guide? Not intentionally, of course. But, you return home after shopping and find that you’ve already got a copy on your shelf of what you just bought? I’ve done it a few times. One purchase I made was a writing curriculum…
She caught me in the hallway right after a group test at Basic Skills and said, “It’s come full circle for you, hasn’t it?” I said, “Yea, it really has.” She had overheard my conversation with a few clients earlier that morning. We had tested them when they were children. Now they were parents themselves,…
We talk a lot about the benefits, but what about the cons of homeschooling high school? Some things you just can’t plan for. Whether it’s an unforeseen circumstance such as family issues, accidents, or an ongoing issue like a move or chronic health problems, it’s just as possible to fall behind in home-school as it…
When was the last time you took algebra? Does it feel like half a million years ago? I’m sure you remember enough math to know it wasn’t quite that many years. Still, maybe you don’t feel qualified to teach some of the high school level subjects your kids need to take. What do you do?…
What counts as a high school credit? How many credits do I need to graduate high school? How do I create a homeschool high school transcript? These are all excellent questions — some of which may not have crossed your mind when you first started to homeschool! Let’s break it down. Credits, Explained A high…