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Simplifying Summer

Here, it is the wet and windy season. In the Pacific Northwest, this season extends from October until June. By March or April, this has the effect of making us pine for summer, those few glorious months when we see the sun. Summer inspires frenetic activity, running from place to place enjoying all of those things that just don’t happen when it’s chilly and pouring. It’s tempting to go crazy with summertime activity. The old routines are gone, and summer is a blank slate. Right now, the summer camp schedules are coming out. I’m excited. I may be more excited … Continue reading →

Summer Reading Programs

Kids are out of school and getting them to read is a challenge every parent struggles with. Studies have shown that they can lose two months of knowledge over the summer if they don’t engage their brains in something other than fun. Parents don’t have to fight this battle alone. Several businesses and websites have stepped up to offer summer reading programs to kids where they can earn cool prizes and rewards. If you haven’t read Valorie Delp’s Blog, All About BookAdventure.org., you should check it out. She discusses the advantages of using this website to encourage homeschooled children to … Continue reading →

What are your homeschoolers doing this summer?

As summer approaches, it is time for my family to switch from out regular homeschool schedule to out summer schedule. I want my children to continue spending time purposely learning every day without burning them out. I also want them to keep stay physically active, and working on their own personal interests. Academically, My son will work on Algebra, which he did not finish this year, as we wanted him to move through the course at his own pace. As he is only 13, he was a year ahead in math anyway, and so taking Algebra slow and steady would … Continue reading →

Unique Summer Learning

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Learning and academic achievement do not have to stop during the summer months. However, your child does not have to study and attend class to have a successful and enriching summer. Children, like adults, need a break. While encouraging your child to continue learning and enhancing his knowledge, you should also let him enjoy his time off and have some fun. There are many ways to strengthen your child’s academics without making him endure class or study time. Summer is a wonderful opportunity for your child to grow academically in a less structure environment setting. Look to enroll your child … Continue reading →

Should I Send My Homeschooler to Summer Camp? Possibly Yes

We are now on the verge of summer and many homeschooling families are contemplating summer activities. The question of summer camp is on the forefront of many people’s minds. So should a homeschooling family send the children off to camp? I will answer this question in two parts. The first will discuss reasons you will want to send your kids to camp, and the second will discuss reasons you might not want to send your homeschooled kids to summer camp. Summer camp can be an excellent change of pace for a homeschooler. It will give them the chance to explore … Continue reading →

A-Z Summer Activities for Homeschoolers pt 3 (o-z)

Kari has written about educational and fun summer activities in a recent blog. I highly recommend you try some of them over the summer. I believe they apply to homeschoolers as well as traditionally schooled children. I want to add to the list some fun and educational activities that homeschoolers will want to consider for while taking a break from your normal homeschool activities. I have already written several here. http://homeschooling.families.com/blog/a-z-summer-activites-for-homeschoolers-pt-1-a-g and here . http://homeschooling.families.com/blog/a-z-summer-activities-for-homeschoolers-pt-2-h-n O= online. Summer is a great time to find online games and programs that will help sharpen your kid’s minds. They can play chess with … Continue reading →

A-Z Summer Activities for Homeschoolers pt 2 (H-N)

Kari has written about educational and fun summer activities in a recent blog. I highly recommend you try some of them over the summer. I believe they apply to homeschoolers as well as traditionally schooled children. I want to add to the list some fun and educational activities that homeschoolers will want to consider for while taking a break from your normal homeschool activities. I have already written several here. H=Handwriting. Summer is an excellent time to work on handwriting. Purchase a dry erase book for children to use when they say they are bored. I= ice cream. Making ice … Continue reading →

A-Z Summer Activites for Homeschoolers pt 1(A-G)

Kari has written about educational and fun summer activities in a recent blog. I highly recommend you try some of them over the summer. I believe they apply to homeschoolers as well as traditionally schooled children. I want to add to the list some fun and educational activities that homeschoolers will want to consider for while taking a break from your normal homeschool activities. A= astronomy. Take a midnight field trip to a planetarium to view the stars. On clear nights, you may even be able to see planets. I remember seeing Mars a couple years ago. B= books. Visit … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

School’s Here! Organizing Tips

The kids are back in school, and more are returning on Tuesday. We’re the Tuesday batch, with two precious days of summer vacation to go. Of course, we will not be heading to school per se. Our school is at home and at a local part time alternate program that is based on play and your child’s interests. However, this does not mean that homeschoolers have no back to school flurry of activity. If you use curriculum, there is curriculum to ponder and buy and read. There are math manipulatives to stock up on and craft supplies to buy. Classes … Continue reading →