Author: mymentech

In my experience, public schools tend to teach kids what to think rather than how to think. This is a serious problem! This type of teaching will mass produce a bunch of robots unable to form an original thought. Harsh? I don’t...

As the leaves change colors and the temperature begins to drop, many of us are preparing to begin another year of home education. After taking the summer to recharge your batteries, this may be a perfect opportunity to give your homeschool room some special attention, too!

Summer’s end is fast approaching! If you have a garden, chances are that you’re enjoying a bountiful harvest by now. Have you ever considered how your garden could not only nourish your family’s bodies, but also their character? Heather shares how her family has done this.

This school year marks our 4th year of homeschooling. . . and 4 years out of public school. Like many parents, when our oldest daughter turned five, we received paperwork from the county and registered her for kindergarten at our local elementary school. And, off to public school she went.

Our homeschool has changed quite a bit over the last ten years. We’ve added two “students” (officially) and I’ve relaxed quit a bit. I’ve grown comfortable in my homechooling skin. From my ten years’ of experience, I offer you...