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May 11, 2008

Tips for Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

Mom homeschooling her daughterMany parents may believe that homeschooling is a very difficult task designated only for a select few parents. While it does take a little bit of extra effort to homeschool your children, just about anyone with a little time and dedication to educating their children and preparing them for the life that lies ahead of them can do. There are many obstacles that you will face as a homeschool parent. One of the most common issues that I have discovered among homeschooling families is burnout. Just about every parent that performs this task has experienced this issue at one point or another – myself included. This is why I felt it appropriate to compose a guide on how parents and families in general can avoid homeschool burnout.

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April 22, 2008

Preparing for College – the Early High School Years

by Stacey Schifferdecker

students studyingNext year, my oldest child will be a freshman in high school. As incredible as it seems, that means it’s time for him to start thinking about where he wants to go to college and what he wants to study. It also means he has to 

  • Be sure he is taking the required classes he needs to get into college
  • Make sure his GPA stays good
  • Participates in extracurricular activities that look good on a college application 
Yikes! The boy is still just 13. Okay, he’ll be 14 in a few weeks, but still…

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March 30, 2008

Unique Learning Adventures for Homeschoolers

a grocery store can be a great learning opportunityOne of the main advantages to teaching a child at home is the fact that you can use many different creative outlets in doing so. While your child’s peers are tucked away in the “traditional” classroom setting, you and your children can be out engaging in activities in different areas of your community learning all sorts of new and exciting things. Here, you will learn about unique learning adventures for homeschoolers that can be pursued by you and your family.

Math

There are many exciting adventures that can be participated in when it comes to teaching your child math. One of the easiest and most effective learning adventures for homeschoolers is going to the grocery store with you. Of course, you can take your child other places to teach important math concepts as well. You could take a trip to McDonald's for a Happy Meal, the toy store, or a local pet store to purchase supplies for your pet. The important thing is that the student is introduced to the concept of money. You may also want to integrate the fact that tax is charged on certain items, and the importance of making wise financial choices.

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March 16, 2008

Benefits of Reading to Your Child

by Angie Shiflett

mom-and-son-reading.jpgAs a homeschool parent, I firmly stand behind the opinion that reading to your child has numerous benefits. This opinion is backed by years of research and studies done by professionals in the area. Conclusive evidence indicates that the benefits of reading to your homeschooled child extend far beyond the reaches of simply increasing the effectiveness of pre-reading development. Here, I will share with you many of the benefits that have been established when a parent opens up the lines of communication with their children through the written word.

One of the first, and most obvious, benefits associated with reading to your homeschooled child is that it helps to enhance their cognitive and communication skills. These skills are absolutely essential life skills that each and every person must obtain and develop throughout their life in order to succeed. If the right amount of time is spent reading quality material to your child, you will soon see that they develop in other areas of their education. Reading sparks creativity, artistic inclination, and many more important areas of development.

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February 10, 2008

Pre-Reading Development for Homeschoolers

mom reading to daughterReading is one of the most empowering tools that you can give to your child. Reading allows a child to experience magical new places, interesting new characters, and encourages them to be creative and implement the use of their imagination. In addition to this, reading provides children with the resources that they need to succeed as adults as well. Pre-reading development is the first stage to reading. Here, you will learn some important strategies to pre-reading development for homeschoolers.

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