The start to homeschooling can be a daunting task for first timers. Especially for those coming from a traditional school environment. For traditional school families there are some preparation tasks, but not a whole lot. Tasks such as … [Read more...]
Getting Started Home Schooling Your Child
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
At some point in time I think many parents wonder or at least give fleeting consideration to the notion of homeschooling their children. However only an exceptional few have the direction and confidence to move forward along the path with clear goals … [Read more...]
{Parent’s Corner} Preconceived Notions about Virtual Education
January 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Preconceived notions about virtual education annoy me. When it comes to preconceived ideas about a public virtual school, it truly runs the gamut. Comparing a virtual education to a traditional home school is relatively fair, but even then it is not … [Read more...]
A Homeschooling Mission Statement. Do You Have One? Should you?
September 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Almost every successful company, organization, and institution has a mission statement. Apple, Nike, the YMCA, Harvard, and Stanford all have mission statements. All are some of the most successful organizations and institutions in the … [Read more...]
10 Educational Websites for the Homeschooler
August 13, 2012 by 3 Comments
The Internet is a Home Educator’s best friend. In the past, homeschoolers relied, to varying degrees, on the local public library and the postman. Now, with always-on internet and smart phones, information is available in seconds. I have … [Read more...]
