Classes, Curriculum, Homeschool, Math, Testing
Question Hello! I have an 11 year-old-son who is homeschooled. Everything is going fairly well with his schooling except for his tests. Whenever it is time for a test, he will start to cry and become more and more distraught. He will do things like cry, rip up his...
Classes, Leaders, Planning
by JulieBeth Lamb (Editor’s note. This article is aimed at homeschool leaders or those planning field trips for their groups, but has great ideas and reminders for groups or individual families planning field trips.) Hands-on activities and field trips are the best...
Classes, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, High School, Homeschool, Mothers, Planning, World View
By Liz Mallett As a parent, my goal is to raise loving, humble, and functional children. I plan exciting field trips for them. I research the best, most engaging curriculum that I think my boys will enjoy. I spend more time planning their social calendar than I do my...
Classes, Family, Homeschool, Household Management, Planning
by Karen D. Koch Before you read this, get yourself a cup of tea and take a deep breath. For many of us, the school year is quickly approaching and, if you are like me, you’re wondering, once again, what you have gotten yourself into with this homeschooling thing. I...
Classes, Curriculum, Testing
by Janelle Knutson For many homeschool parents, the upper grades can bring on a wave of anxiety as they try to figure out what they need to teach their child. Math is one of those areas. When is your child ready to move from the foundational math he’s been doing in...
Classes, Curriculum, Homeschool, Planning, Science
by Chuck and Pam Geib The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handy work (Psalm 19:1 KJV) What is science? Science is observation. That means we must take the time to observe our environment around us. We can formulate questions or a...
