So you’ve decided to homeschool a high school student? Are you beginning to doubt your ability to make this happen? Let me assure you that there are plenty of ideas and resources available for parents who wish to homeschool their children in high school. In fact, sometimes it feels like there are too many resources …
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Including current events for teens in our homeschool routine has been an important part of our day for years, especially as my kids enter their tween and teen years. I want my kids to think critically about the world around them and become informed citizens. It has been a delight (and a challenge) to discuss …
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When my kids entered high school and began researching their options for foreign language credits, I knew sign language would be a great fit for our family. I wanted to find ASL homeschool classes that would work for the whole family and fit our homeschool lifestyle. My mom was a sign language interpreter so I …
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My kids are entering their teen years and the amount of required reading for school has definitely increased compared to their younger years. The amount of reading began picking up the pace during middle school and it continues to increase each year. For some of my kids, this is a welcome change. They love getting …
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In June 2009, my last child, Daniel, joined our family and my days of homeschooling four little ones began.
I gotta be honest. This was a tough year. I felt the pressure of being pulled in too many directions with a high schooler, two middle schoolers, and an elementary schooler. It was too difficult for me to homeschool the way I normally like to do things. I like to create my own curriculum by …
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