By Peggy Ployhar How NOT to Transition I wish I could say I was calm, cool, and collected when I transitioned my oldest into high school, but I wasn’t. Instead,...
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Writing, Reading, and Other Homeschooling Essentials
By Cheryl Swope, M.Ed “Ever since the dawn of time, man has needed to work.” Thus began my eleven-year-old son’s thinking paper. The topic: why he should have been cleaning...
Learning Through Play: An Essential Part of Your Special Education Homeschool Day
By Amy Vickrey, MSE There are days my son just needs time to play. As a homeschool mom, I feel accountable for his time during the day and ensuring that...
Allowing Your Gifted Child to Teach You
By Jen Duncan Homeschooling a gifted child has its joys and challenges. Their intensity, their thirst for knowledge and discovery, and their asynchronicity can be difficult to keep up with,...
Do IQ Tests Tell the Whole Story About a Child’s Ability to Learn?
By Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP In a recent email I received, a mom wrote: “Hi Dianne, I just came upon your website and articles for the first time and I...
Homeschooling Outside: Hands-on Spring Learning Activities
By Peggy Ployhar Because I have lived most of my life in cold northern states, spring’s allure for me is the ability to get outside and enjoy outdoor hobbies I...
25 Adaptable St. Patrick’s Day Homeschool Activities
By Peggy Ployhar Whether St Patrick’s Day brings out the Irish in you, or you are just looking for an excuse to change up your homeschooling schedule for a day,...
Is Your Child Stuck? Here’s What to Do
By Shannon Ramiro Veteran homeschoolers have all been there: Our child is refusing to do work or is struggling to do something we believe they should be able to do....
Beating the Rainy Day and Winter Blues
By Melissa Smith The Hurricane brought some strange weather to Texas this year. We’ve had ice storms (yes, plural) and unending gray and rainy days. While I am very thankful...
Fun & Educational Ways to Integrate the Olympics with Your Homeschool
By Peggy Ployhar Are you looking for ways to incorporate the 2018 Winter Olympics into your daily homeschool schedule? Look no further. The ideas below can be used with kids...
