Has your child taken an interest in foreign languages? There are several ways you can teach your child a foreign language without knowing one yourself:
You can enroll your child a foreign language class locally or online
You can purchase a computer software program
Use foreign language resources designed for homeschoolers
Join a co-op for foreign language training
Invite other […]
The term “umbrella schools” has grown into more use in the last few years. It is a category of schooling that includes independent study programs, charter schools, distance learning, cyber classes, and learning centers like Sylvan. They’ve grown more popular as more and more people are starting to educate their children through these methods. Even […]
(Source) The Seattle Public Library in Seattle, Washington has compiled a list of the top 20 young adult books of the 20th century. Homeschoolers can check their own local libraries for similar lists and help their children read through them. Be sure to discuss the books (you’ll have to read them yourself) and have your […]
A homeschooling co-op can provide several great benefits for homeschooling parents. First, there is the socialization aspect of a co-op. One of the many criticisms of homeschooling is that homeschooled children do not gain exposure to socialization. If your child spends all day every day at home with no outside influence, that is likely true. […]
Did you know there is a bevy of free software, or software that you pay for only when you decide to keep it, available for homeschoolers?
Freeware is software you can download for free. Use it as you will. In many cases, you can even modify it for your own needs. Shareware is software you cn […]
In 1897 a new school was opened called The Calvert School. The school began as a traditional educational school but started selling its kindergarten curriculum to parents who couldn’t send their children to school. At first, the curriculum was sold through a Baltimore book store. It wasn’t long, however, that the school started running ads […]
One of the most unique learning systems I’ve seen if Five In A Row. The curriculum was developed by a homeschooling mom. Through 55 lesson plans your child can study Art, Language, Social Studies, Science, and Math while developing a love for learning. Designed for children 5 and over. If your child is pre-school age […]
Just about every city in America has poetry reading throughout the month of April. It is National Poetry Month.
If you want to teach your children about poetry or expose them to contemporary poets and poetry then April is a great month to do that. Spend the entire month studying poetry and famous poets of the […]
If your child is interesting high school there are plenty of resources available for you. You can enroll him or her into an online classroom and let the school do the teaching.
Online high school has a built in curriculum without the classroom, the long-winder lecturing teacher, and other students. There are several online high schools […]
There is no end to the lessons you can study online. You can even study driver’s education online at your leisure. How cool is that?
More than just being cool, it’s true. At DriversEd.com you can take your classroom lessons and complete the driver’s education course right in the comfort of your living room. Take the […]