Book reports help you evaluate comprehension. Every now and then you need to know what your child got out of a book, which is where book reports come in. Developing your child’s ability to articulate their comprehension of something is very important. Having them demonstrate this through book reports (or...
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The #1 Homeschool Mistake
In my years, I have found this to be The Number One Homeschool Mistake Of all the possible ways to err in homeschooling, the number one homeschool mistake stands out head and shoulders over all the rest. Many people don’t realize how deep-set this one major hinderance to effective and...
Reading. Why bother?
In our modern world... Reading. Why bother? In this modern time when things are turning increasingly to audiovisual, why bother reading? Is there any good reason for children to read, and for you to read aloud to your children? Yes! Yes! Yes! In fact, it’s almost more important now than...
Five Ws and an H
The five Ws and an H of Homeschooling. Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. What are the five Ws and an H? Who can homeschool? YOU can! Even if your child is in public or private school, every parent IS a homeschooler, as it is their responsibility to oversee...
My five Most Invaluable Items to use in Homeschooling overview
This is an overview of my five most invaluable items I use in Homeschooling. In trying to break down my most favorite things to use in homeschooling my children, either for their use or for mine, these are my top five most invaluable items. It’s tough trying to order them...
My Five Most Invaluable Items to use in homeschooling: #6 Bonus A Binder
My "invaluable list" was incomplete at 5, so #6 is a bonus - a binder! I just couldn’t stop my 5 most invaluable items list without adding a binder as a bonus, because it changed not only the tidiness of our home, but also replaced my stapler and paper punch...
My Five Most Invaluable Items to use in Homeschooling: #4 A Color Printer
My Five Most Invaluable Items to use in homeschooling: #4 A Color Printer The simple addition of a color printer can brighten your day. Homeschooling is a learning adventure and journey. This is not limited to your children. It extends to you too, in so many ways. You research what...
Two Things You Need To Know Before You Homeschool
Homeschooling Startup There are two things you need to know before you homeschool. Both are simple. Are you ready? The first, most important thing you need to know when you start homeschooling, is what your particular state requires regarding homeschooling. Each state has different things they require of you as...