Native American Heritage Month Activities
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the month of November. Here are some fun activities that your K-12 homeschooled students can participate in year round.
Best States for Homeschooling
Lowered regulations can prove to be more flexible for parents planning to homeschool their kids. Here’s a curated list of the best states for homeschooling. Alaska Idaho Illinois Indiana Michigan Missouri New Jersey Oklahoma Texas Utah Alaska There are no requirements for parents to notify the district if they’re teaching their own kids. There are…
Homeschool Laws by State
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,…
Out-of-the Home Schoolers: Episode 1 Public Libraries
Public libraries provide a wealth of resources for home schoolers, and for parents as well as students. Much more than books is waiting for you.
Homeschooling in Latin America
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…
Homeschooling your child with Attention Deficit Disorder
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…
Should You Homeschool Over the Summer? The Pros And Cons
Whether or not to homeschool over the summer is a decision many homeschooling parents face. Some families love the flexibility and consistency of going year round. Others find a longer break works best for them. While there are no “right or wrong” answers, here are some of the pros and cons to homeschooling over the…