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Educational Neglect due to Homeschooling?

Were you aware that informing a school of your intent to homeschool and withdrawing your children from school is educational neglect? Neither was I, but that’s apparently the case in Moberly, Mo. Oh, and by the way, if your children are being intimidated, harassed, threatened, and physically attacked, it’s okay. As long as you leave your children in that environment to continue living this way, and don’t make a fuss about it continuing, you’re safe. If I was Anita Nicoli I would have pulled my children out of the school sooner than she did as well as file charges, but … Continue reading →

Exploring Homeschool Methods

Finding a homeschool method that fits your family will focus your homeschool and improve the educational experience. I spent a few years exploring methods before deciding on the one that suited my family the best. Since that moment, my children and I have benefited in numerous ways. I encourage you to research the methods for yourself. A lack of vision and focus, as with any endeavor will result in failure and frustration. However, choosing a method should not be frustrating; it should be a natural fit into your family’s lifestyle. The method is simply framework for how your homeschool is … Continue reading →

What are You Teaching Your Child? Differences

This question popped into my head the other day after some light reading. I’m not talking the basics here like math, english, science, etc. As a homeschooler, what is homeschooling teaching my child? The life lessons homeschooling can teach a child are endless. I have come up with a few that I will be listing. If you have any ideas to add, please feel free to leave a comment. One big lesson I am teaching my child is not only is it okay to be different, it is an advantage. Using homeschooling as an example, we homeschool. Compared to his … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (words homeschoolers should know) – D-E

Diagnostic Testing – To determine your child’s strengths and weaknesses, you will want to administer diagnostic testing. You can secure diagnostic tests from different curriculum providers, and online sources. You also have the option of having a question and answer session, with your child and other creative means to determining what your child knows, and needs to learn. Dual enrollment– When a high school student is also enrolled in college while also receiving credits high school from a single class or classes, they are dual enrolled. This program is often used by advanced high school students. Homeschoolers may also utilize … Continue reading →

Should You Join HSLDA?

For those of you who don’t know, HSLDA stands for the Homeschool Legal Defense Alliance. Many Christian families join HSLDA for legal ‘protection’, should the need arise. Many other families are completely against HSLDA and what it stands for because it is exclusive. Still others feel like it is a waste of money because they live in “lax” states. Every year around this time, this topic comes up in our homeschooling group. This is what I always tell new homeschooling parents: Why You Should Join HSLDA. . . HSLDA is (in their own words) an advocacy organization. This means that … Continue reading →