We or Us

Should you use We or us? Do you feel confused by such a choice? Or perhaps you have had a debate with a friend or family member over which is correct? Allow me to clear things up for you.

Unschooling Flowers in the Spring

Unschooling is a wonderful way to learn. And now that spring has arrived in Maine, the lessons have moved outside.

Home Schooling - The Ins And Outs Of Do It Yourself Education

Most parents automatically dismiss any thoughts of home schooling as simply being impractical and yet today there are more than one million children in the US alone who are being home schooled and the numbers are growing. Not only does home schooling work, but it is also not as difficult as you might think.

The Results of Home Schooling vs Public Schools

There can be little doubt that the public school system in many countries, including the United States, is doing a very poor job and many would say is failing. One obvious alternative is to home school your children but do the results of comparing home schooling to public schooling support this as a good choice?

Unschooling the Fine Arts

Art and Music classes have almost disappeared from public school. But if you teach your kids at home, there's always time for the fine arts. And learning them from books or lectures isn't the only option.

Funny You Should Ask

What do Unschoolers do all day? What IS Unschooling anyway? If you're wondering how kids can possibly learn without being made to learn, this article will show you how that's possible.

Home Schooling and the Status Quo

We need to change our Educational System, it is not good enough and just like other major problems like our political system and health care system, it's broken. We all know the educational system is not working and most public schools are nothing more than glorified baby-sitting, rote memorization centers of indoctrination. What value is this to our society or civilization really?

The Philosophy Behind Home Schooling

Although many parents believe that any decision to home school their children is a radical departure from the norm and a direct challenge to the state education system, an examination of the history of home schooling and the philosophy behind it might well change your view.

Home Schooling Hands On

The dynamics of freedom and education is awesome. Back in the day before schools were essential people learned from home and their parents. You may have worked for your parents in the fields, on the farm, or helped run your family business. Home schooling has been around for generations.

Some Homeschooling Options

One of the options that parents have when homeschooling their children is to go with an accredited homeschooling curriculum. These types of schools can give your child the same education as they would otherwise get in a public school, yet accredited home schools make this task a bit easier.

Homeschool Lesson Plans Made Easy: The Secrets of Learning: The Levels of Learning

The Secrets of Learning are simple, yet effective learning strategies. They are desinged to help students reach their full potential and have success with learning. Sometimes being an effective educator doesn’t come naturally, but learning specific skills or strategies will make it easier. Remember, our goal as educators is to help students learn.

Homeschool Lessons Made Easy - Self Esteem and the Power of Approval

The secrets of learning are effective ways to reach students. Although they are simple, they are powerful ways to help students succeed. Sometimes being an effective educator doesn't come naturally, but learning specific skills or strategies will make it easier. Remember, our goal as educators is to help students learn.

The Homeschooling Mom Needs To Socialise Too

When parents make the decision to homeschool their children, their primary concern is usually the lack of opportunity for their children to mix with other children on a regular basis. This is also one of the main criticisms used against homeschooling by its opponents. However, parents, too, can be affected by the lack of socialising opportunities

Homeschooling - Bringing Balance Between Real Life Learning And Curriculum

No matter where you are in your homeschool journey, a homeschooling mom needs to make sure that a homeschool curriculum stays in its place. If it becomes the master which dictates to a parent and thus forces real life learning out, it needs to be brought under strict control.

Homeschool Parents - Helpful Hints For Your Role As College Planning Counselor

College planning is essential for all high school students and parents. It is especially important for homeschool parents. Although you wear many hats, becoming your child's guidance counselor is only one of your duties. After a long day of being a teacher, parent, chauffeur, and homemaker, assuming the role of a college planning counselor is usually placed last on your list. Finding the time and making college planning a major part of your highschooler's curriculum leads to success in high school, college, and career.