1. Alabama Assessment requirements: No Immunization requirements: Requires proof of immunization or religious exemption from immunization. Notification required: Yes Options for Homeschooling: Three State Mandated Subjects: 6-17 School Required for Ages: 6-17 Teacher Qualifications: No, unless using a private tutor. 2. Alaska Assessment requirements: No, unless homeschooling as a religious private school Immunization requirements: No,…
In most Latin American countries homeschooling is not only illegal, but also socially unacceptable. Kids not only go to school to learn science, history, etc., they also go to school to learn social skills, most commonly, through interacting with other students and making friends. Either way, if you’re moving to a Latin American country and…
First question: Does your child really have Attention Deficit Disorder? One homeschool parent told us this story, When my daughter was three years old, she would literally swing from the chandelier. She’d push a chair over to the dining room table, climb up on the table, jump up and grab the chandelier. I’d come in…
“If we were all the same, the world would be a boring place.” This is a quote from my grandmother who celebrated differences of all kinds. It’s a quote that often comes to mind when homeschooling my children. They all are different, and each learns differently. You may be struggling with a strong-willed six-year-old boy…
You go through the motions every day, but do you even realize what you’re doing? For example, when it comes to brushing your teeth, it takes very little thought and you simply chug through it and get it done. That was our experience in home education math until we found RightStart Mathematics curriculum which gave…
Do you ever tire of doing the same thing day in and day out? Just like the same routine at the gym gets old rather quickly, or watching Friends and Seinfeld reruns on end, the homeschool routine gets worn out as well. Many home education parents benefit from multiple resources to change it up a…
You know those holiday parties you’re obligated to attend, but you struggle to hold meaningful or fun conversations? Yeah, me too. I just attended one. It makes for a long night. Imagine being a child who loves football and your mom has forced you to be friends with the child whose passion is the violin….
Let’s end the all too popular stigma that homeschooled kids are socially weird or awkward. As a home education parent, you’re not only taking academics into your own hands but socialization as well. In fact, home schooled children often get better “real life” social interactions than children attending public or private schools. This is because…