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Homeschool con: when friends go back to school

This is a difficult year end for us as homeschoolers. Both of my kids are highschool level next year as are most of their friends. For many of these friends, because we live in a somewhat good area are returning to public school or private school in the fall. In areas where schools are poor it is more likely that parents will begin homeschooling in middle school and high school. In good areas, parents will homeschool in lower grades to give kids and academic headstart, and then return them to public school. So right now we are saying goodbye or … Continue reading →

Homeschooling is just a matter of time

This morning I read the story of a young homeschooler named Julia Nepper who is working on two Associates degrees at 14. Prodigy or not (she doesn’t like that word), her capabilities clearly outpaced the traditional school schedule. Neither the junior high school nor the high school that she went to for one semester each would promote her due to ability so she continued homeschooling and landed in college at 11 years old. “The atmosphere was too much of babysitting people’s problems,” her father said. “Here, it’s quiet, the institution is excellent and the students are focused.” While my kids … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Un-Wo

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. University of Missouri – Columbia High School “MU High School offers a convenient, credible option for homeschool students, rural students seeking college preparation, gifted students seeking challenges, or students who need to catch up on a few courses. MU High School offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that includes over 180 courses.” Elementary and Middle school students can take online courses as well. Middle and high school classes cost approximately $140.00 per … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Ri-Tr

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Richard Milburn High School (Wisehighschool.org) is an accredited higschool where homeschoolers and distance learners can earn a diploma. Through a partnership wih APEX Learning of Seattle, WA, advance placement students can take accelerated courses. This school is “committed to enabling each student to maximize learning opportunities to achieve success and increase skills in the academic and work experience environment by offering a non-traditional academic, career and life skills program.” Students pay $425.00 … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Mo-No

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Moore Foundation This is a project-based program with and unschooling bent. As I mentioned in my article about the recently deceased Dr. Moore, The Moore Academy is based on the Moore formula that stresses the importance of a project based education, apprenticeship and service. Families are charged for things like registration ($165.00), curriculum set ups, monthly overviews, evaluations, and consultations as needed. My Learning Partners This program promises to assist parents into … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Fu-Gr

Future’s International High School This online school supplies “real time student-teacher videoconferencing, audio and video chat, and allows parents to monitor class sessions. The school promises “Accelerated programs unavailable in their vicinity scheduling flexibility and encouragement to aspiring athletes, artists and other career-focused students, consistent learning environment for students who move and/or travel frequently, and support to international students with aspirations to attend an American university “ The cost in $750.00 per semester. Garden School is an actual school in Jackson Heights NY that also provides a Cyber school and has a camp in the Ozarks. Garden School serves all … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs 3D-Ac

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. 3D Learner is a program that assists parents in the education of their children who may be Dyslexic, ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder, SLD, Specific Learning Disability, Dysgraphic or Learning Disabled. The program teaches specifically to visual-spatial learners and makes the most of their abilities. This program features a free quick test, online assessments for $57.00 or $74.00 and a comprehensive on site assessment for $400.00. The website does not list how … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary Index

After spending the better portion of two months making a homeschool curriculum glossary, I thought an index page was in order. Click on the curriculum you are interested in and you will be taken to the page that contains the description for it. 10 Days of Multiplication A Basic History of the United States A Beka A Child’s History of the World A Child’s Story of America A Reason for Handwriting A Reason for Science A Reason for Spelling About Three Preschool Workbooks Accelerated Achievement Accelerated Christian Education Activity Math Add em Up Alpha Omega Lifepacs AmblesideOnline American Girl Books … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary Index (words homeschoolers should know)

Recently, I compiled a list of words homeschoolers should know. Instead of making you search through each post to find words you might be seeking, I thought I would give you this index. (Each post has numerous words, the sample words are just an example of what you can find.) Homeschool Glossary (words homeschoolers should know) – A includes important homeschool words and phrases homeschoolers should know like acceleration, accommodations, achievement tests, and Advanced placement. Homeschool Glossary (words homeschoolers should know) – B includes important homeschool words and phrases homeschoolers should know like benchmarks, benefits, boxed curriculum, and budget. Homeschool … Continue reading →

American Girl Place – New York – The Bitty Bear Matinee Show

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A touch before the show’s 11am start time, we lined up outside the third floor theater entrance. The process of entering the theater was timely and well managed. We took our seats in the small theater and waited for the show to begin. The space is smartly arranged in such a way that there is not a bad seat or view in the house, and no seat is going to be more than 25 feet or so from the stage. The American Girl Theater, with its intimate and comfortable setting, is a wonderful place for a child to see his … Continue reading →