Have you been skimping on the history and geography lessons you implement in your sixth-grader’s homeschooling? If so, don’t feel too bad. There are many parents that put these subjects on the back burner. However, now is the time to step up and create a curriculum that’s full of great information and fun. Remember, the…
So, you’ve made up your mind, you’re going to homeschool your children. Maybe you made your decision because you wanted your children to experience a different educational atmosphere, your child wasn’t getting enough attention at your local school, or you travel a lot and homeschooling fits your schedule. It really doesn’t matter, every family has…
The ultimate goal of education is to create inquisitive, independent learners. Teach your child to read, and he/she will soar. The gift of knowing how to read well is like giving your child a ticket for a free trip around the world—they become explorers who discover and grow. So how do you choose a reading…
The most important factor to consider when choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your child is their learning style. If homeschooling more than one child, consider the differences of each. One child may need a read-to-learn curriculum while the other may need hands-on experience. Whatever the learning style, pick the curriculum that will best resonate…
This post is from our contributing sponsor Time4Learning. February sometimes feels like a gloomy month. The overcast weather and short days give you the blues, and those blues make homeschooling seem like a chore. You can reinvigorate your homeschooling passion simply by making a few changes. Not only will these changes uplift your spirit, they will…
Grammar is one of those subjects that kids sometimes dread because it’s confusing and complicated. Many homeschooling parents seek out fun and interesting ways to teach grammar in their homeschool schedule, but these curricula can be hard to come by. Luckily, I came across a great language arts homeschool curriculum called Grammar Galaxy: Nebula Edition,…
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…
If you’re the type of person who is always on the lookout for something new, this could be a nice resource to add to your homeschooling collection. It’s an interactive anatomy book that will be released in March 2018. I created a short video about it here: I explain about kickstarter campaigns in the video…
We received this question, “How do I maintain patience and consistency with homeschooling?” I shot a quick video with my response: Homeschooling Patience We all have those times! It seems our children are hard wired to test the limits of our patience exactly when we don’t feel we have the energy to stay calm and…
By Sara Ellen (Hollywood, Fl) The Ogburn Online School Visitor Review: My husband and I both work which is why we opted for the online classes from The Ogburn Online School. My daughter enjoys school and loves to sing along with her class. She is always happy to share something new she has learned in…