Homeschool, Reading, Tips Article
by Jill Wildermuth [Editorial note: Summer is a great time for reading for pleasure and to strengthen skills in a fun and relaxed way, so we launched our Summer Reading Challenge last week. This article has several ideas that might help you and your family enjoy the...
Family, Holidays, Reading
by Elise Hamel In the cozy glow of Christmas lights and the crisp air of anticipation, there’s a special magic found in the pages of a book. This week we wanted to share some of our treasured favorites from the CHEA staff, board, and volunteers. From classic...
Extracurriculars, Homeschool, Household Management, Other Tips and Topics, Planning, Reading, Science, Technology
by Elise Hamel If we’re being honest, our phones and devices can often be a distraction or an escape from the responsibilities of homeschooling and family life. There are many pitfalls to relying too much on technology or letting it steal our time. What if we could...
Homeschool, Reading, Special Learners, Writing
by Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP Parents who have had their child tested for a learning disability lately are finding that there are some new terms for dyslexia. Educators recently have created categories to group several common types of dyslexia together to increase the...
40th Anniversary, Field Trips, Reading
by Karen D. Koch Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Summer 2011 issue of The Parent Home Educator, the print magazine that was the predecessor to CHEA’s current digital e-newsletter, The CHEA Connection. As part of CHEA’s 40th Anniversary...
