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Reasons I am glad we homeschool: Cheating on tests

Were you aware that students print cheat sheets in a very small font, then tape them to the inside of a water bottle label. The water magnifies the text, and walla! They get an easy A? Were you aware that students scan a coke label, and then edit in a graphic design program to have information on the exam instead of the ingredients? Neither did I? Did you know that you can purchase a pen that you can tape cheat information in and each time you click the barrel, it reveals more information? I am amazed. Did you know you … Continue reading →

Do You Really Think You’re a Better Teacher?

Someone, who is opposed to homeschooling recently asked me if I thought I could possibly be a better teacher than someone who was actually trained to teach would be. The implication was clear: it was arrogant, or at the very least misinformed of me to assume that I could teach better. My answer is that in some cases yes, I’m a better teacher. I wrote an article several months ago about my astonishment at walking into a public school and seeing a bulletin board riddled with spelling errors. That wouldn’t happen to me. But I am quite sure that there … 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 →

Review, Evaluation, and Adjustment

The week between Christmas and New Years, when everyone else is shopping, goofing off and having family vacations, is our period of review. It is now that I get out my workbooks, to see what they children remember, and take note of what they do not remember. Review is a very important part of the learning process. If you have ever watched a good movie for the second, third, or fourth time, you have surely realized that you noticed things you did not pick up in previous viewings. Learning works in very much the same way. Classical homeschooling puts great … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Ohio

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. There are two options under which parents are allowed to homeschool legally. The first is to home school your child under the … Continue reading →