Taking a break from school is a necessary part of education. Students and teachers alike need time to relax and unwind. But, sometimes, it’s not feasible to go on a trip on a school break. During these breaks, you need some activities to do at home to keep the kids from going stir-crazy. Taking a vacation during school break is… View Post
Planning things to do while the kids are on school breaks isn’t limited to just traditional schoolers. We homeschoolers like to take breaks as well, even if it seems like we are always planning educational activities. I’m not always a fan of getting out in nature, because nature can be really fickle in my area of the world. But, when… View Post
As relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, we have relied on copywork and dictation for the majority of our spelling needs. I feel confident that this homeschool methodology has created great spellers. But, as the kids have grown, I have begun looking for spelling options to increase their vocabulary and also prepare them for college admissions testing.Our homeschool changes with the maturity… View Post
My high schooler is about to take the ACT for the first time. Her anxiety level is through the roof. In my efforts to help alleviate her stress and to feel more confident, I researched ACT prep options. College admissions tests are stressful, but you can prepare your child and give them ways to improve their score. Recently, we had… View Post
Homeschooling your children does not come without challenges. If you are new to it, you can find that including all of the relevant subjects are difficult enough. If you are not a musically-inclined parent, it can be difficult to incorporate music education within your child’s regime. Music education should be part of your homeschooling education, though, as it does offer… View Post
