

How to Teach Kids to Hate Writing
After years of teaching writing to kids of all ages, I would say that it is one of my favorite subjects to teach because it is so rewarding for the children when they can master it. But so many kids hate to write, from an early age, because so many teachers seem to "suck the life out" of this subject. Why do they do this? To make a point, I will suppose that people in general like teaching kids to hate writing (let me have a little fun with this one). So here is how to


Switching to a High School Mindset in Your Homeschool
As I have said before, there is not one way to homeschool. However, when homeschooling a high school student, there are often some accountability standards in place in order to achieve graduation. It is recommended to begin moving into a long term plan at this stage of your child's academic life. Graduation requirements vary by state and individual colleges can require different credits additionally. Therefore it is wise to take the time to make a four year plan in advan


How Much Is Homeschooling Worth?
Homeschooling is not easy sometimes, but how much is it worth? One Mom said recently to the approval of many other homeschool Moms standing around, "It would be easier for me to put my child in public school and get a job!" Yet parents persevere in homeschooling for many reasons, not the least of which is how incredibly bonding and rewarding it can be. Unfortunately it seems that many homeschool parents have such a predetermined view of what their homeschool will be like