by | Nov 8, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, Homeschooling tips
Image source: psych-your-mind.blogspot.com There are people who are worried about social skills and social aspects of homeschooling as they tend to believe that child and parent stuck in a room learning all day and student will not have enough time to make friends and...
by | Sep 20, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, homeschool-Children, Homeschool-Family, Homeschooling tips
Homeschooling Magnifies Family Problems (and That’s a Good Thing) BY Jennifer Fulwiler “Okay, guys, it’s time for today’s lessons!” I say in my most positive voice. “We’re going to start with math. Let’s look at—” “Maaa-aaath? I hate math!” comes a voice from...
by | Aug 14, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, Homeschooling tips
The term “unschooling” was coined in the 1970s and used by educator John Holt who wrote popular book How Children Learn (Classics in Child Development), widely regarded as the “father” of unschooling. While often considered to be a subset of...
by | Aug 12, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, Homeschooling tips
Image source: Homeschool.com Okay, you have decided to homeschool and you, kids and family have bought text books, join the homeschool group, set out the room for teaching, Now what? Basic structure of homeschooling can help get you going. Ultimate Homeschool Planner...
by | Aug 9, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, Homeschool-Family, Homeschooling tips
Is there such thing as Discipline in Homeschooling? How do you manage it all? When the child stays at home all day, and mommy is the teacher, there are certain issues of discipline at stake. It is easy for he child to misconstrue the freedom he has at home and feel...
by | Aug 9, 2011 | Homeschool FAQ, Homeschool-Family, Homeschooling tips
Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development. Although a range of practices exists under the name “Montessori”, the Association Montessori...