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Not all states require homeschoolers to keep records but all homeschoolers should require it of themselves. Even a personal log of what your children have done and accomplished is valuable. Your child may want to keep track for herself, laws in your state may change, your child may attend school or college, you may want to keep track for yourself to know what your child has done and what worked best in your homeschool. For all those reasons and more, you will want to an easy to use, thorough, and affordable tracking system. One such system that you may want … Continue reading →
The time of year for spring cleaning is at hand. Break out the mops, dustpans, and garbage bags because it is time to clean and de-clutter. I always feel lighter after cleaning out a challenging closet or a kid’s room. Probably one of the most challenging rooms to de-clutter are the kids’ rooms. My kids find ways to hang onto the craziest things. With three girls in one room and a messy boy in another room, I suspect a lot of garbage bags will be used. This year, I am enlisting the kids to help out. Naturally, it isn’t at … Continue reading →
Homeschool Live Online Class {at a glance} Product: CurrClick Live Online Classes Format: Connects using Adobe Connect Grades: Kindergarten thru High School depending on class chosen. Classes: Science, Math, English, Foreign Language, Art, etc. Teachers: Qualified and screened teachers, CurrClick publishers, and homeschool parents. Cost: Varies on class chosen. What are CurrClick Live Online Classes? CurrClick Live is a division of CurrClick the site for downloadable curriculum in a click. CurrClick Live offers a variety of homeschool online classes. If the prospect of entering into the world of online learning is overwhelming, then let me alleviate your fears. The site is easy to … Continue reading →
What is Dew Learning? Dew Learning is first and only K-12 Christian Curriculum for the iPad and accessible through any internet device. Exciting news for online learners and even more exciting for iPad owners who can take their entire curriculum with them wherever they go. Non-traditional schooling is just that…non-traditional. Education takes place on the road, while swinging in the backyard, at the dinner table, library or a restaurant. Now you never have to leave books behind or break your back trying to carry it all. Dew Learning comes on the most portable device on the market to give you ultimate … Continue reading →
Homeschool Minder is a record keeping (web-based) software for homeschool teachers. It is intuitive and interactive as it tracks grades, achievements, skills learned, lesson plans, assignments, and your calendar. If it involves homeschooling it goes in Homeschool Minder. Yes, you can input field trips. Yes, you can input appointments. Oh yes, even days at co-op. It is the only record keeping system you will need. Really…it is that exhaustive. You may be overwhelmed at first but navigation is easy and bypassing anything you don’t feel you need is simple and won’t get in your way. If you state requires attendance or you submit … Continue reading →
All the materials below are ebooks and can be downloaded in an instant! The ABC’s For Godly Children is a comprehensive, Bible eCurriculum centered around teaching children ages 4-10 about the God they serve and how to have a heart like His. By using each letter of the alphabet a Bible lesson is presented in an understandable and interactive format to teach core truths concerning the Gospel, Godly Character, and Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Your children will learn their ABC’s and a necessary Biblical foundation as they connect them through Scripture memorization, detailed lessons, simple crafts, and interactive song. ~$8.00 each The Dig for … Continue reading →
The most popular decision to homeschool is faith followed by dissatisfaction with the school system. However, some chose to homeschool for other reasons. The choice to homeschool is personal. Yet, it is still the unusual choice so we wonder, why homeschool? Here are what some had to say about their decision to homeschool: My husband and I were both homeschooled. There was never any other option for our children in our minds. Home is best. ~Amy I never considered it until my sister-in-law married a man who was homeschooled, and they planned to homeschool their own children. After that I … Continue reading →
God places virtue as more valuable than wealth. Worldly wealth is temporary and does not please God. A virtuous life is one that pleases the Lord and lives eternally. Virtue is not to be defined by the world but defined by moral excellence rooted in the Word of God. A virtuous heart makes wise decisions, even during times of adversity, based on the Lord’s leading. Courage is demanded if one allows virtue to manifest in our Christian walk. The most effective way to teach courage is by displaying courage. Daughters who are still learning to use the Word of God … Continue reading →
Homeschoolers are under scrutiny. Outsiders feel it is their duty to make sure homeschooled children are learning the three “R’s”. If you doubt that then take your child out during school hours or simply mention homeschooling and sit back and wait for the quizzing to begin. If they don’t quiz your kids they may quiz you. Many question if those without education degrees can teach. The short answer is yes. Yes, you can teach your children without a teaching degree. Teaching degrees are not magic. I respect teachers and the effort it takes to become degreed and dedicate your life … Continue reading →
What is a Homeschool Portfolio? A homeschool portfolio is a window into your child’s homeschool experience, achievements, and academic progress, throughout the school year. There are more then on way to keep a portfolio but I will list the core items you will need. However, always check your state laws, homeschool co-ops, and with the evaluator, on what materials are required. The Basic Supplies 3 ring binder {3 inches or more thick} dividers page protectors Sharpies computer paper to print out basic forms samples of your child’s work photos {optional} Forms to Provide Attendance Form: List of Curriculum and … Continue reading →
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