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I Almost Broke Mom!

by Janice Price | Jul 10, 2023 | Schools of Thought | 0 |

This surprising statement came from my 35-year-old son as he described his homeschooling years to...

The Power Of Teaching With Comics

by Deanne Crawford | Dec 18, 2020 | Academics | 0 |

Hiding in the back of my middle school English Lit class, I remember thinking, “I love to read;...

Can One Style Of Curriculum Meet All Learning Needs?

by Lisa Asanowicz | Dec 3, 2020 | Schools of Thought | 0 |

Curriculum can be a major investment! If you are like me, in my early homeschooling days, I spent...

Falling Behind

by Kristy Jensen | Feb 26, 2020 | Schools of Thought | 0 |

As a homeschool mom, I’ve heard so many others talk about their fears of their children falling...

Book or Movie?

by Heather Vogler | Jun 6, 2019 | Extracurricular | 0 |

In a day and age where we focus so strongly on learning styles, when a child struggles with...

Don’t Rush The Early Years

by Kristy Jensen | Oct 11, 2017 | Academics | 0 |

After reading several books, hearing different speakers, and talking to some homeschool friends, I came to the conclusion that more is not necessarily better. Doing cursive handwriting at four years old does not make my child any smarter than if he learns at nine years old.

Shape your homeschool to your child

by Lisa Asanowicz | Mar 21, 2017 | Academics | 0 |

Shape your homeschool to your child and not the other way around. A wise woman once told me, “Fold ’em the way they’re bent!” in regards to homeschooling. What does that mean and how does it relate to homeschooling?

How to Choose the Right Curriculum

by Heather Vogler | Aug 26, 2016 | Academics | 0 |

Curriculum can be expensive. Before you take the plunge and purchase, it is good to know what you are getting into. Choosing the right curriculum that fits both you and your child can be a daunting task. Here are two important questions to ask yourself before buying curriculum for the school year.

The Challenges of Homeschooling a Compliant Child

by Lisa Asanowicz | Mar 23, 2016 | Glimpses of Life | 1 |

If you are homeschooling a compliant child, it may seem like a dream come true. However, because of their demeanor, when they are in trouble they don’t always throw up the white flag.

Learning Styles: One Size Does Not Fit All!

by Lisa Asanowicz | Feb 26, 2016 | Schools of Thought | 0 |

I can remember in my early days of homeschooling, talking to a veteran Homeschool mom about a phonics curriculum I had just purchased. I boasted that I would be able to use it for each subsequent child. She smiled sweetly, put her hand on my arm and told me gently, “It may not work for your other children. One size does not fit all!”