We’re a pretty typical homeschooling family, doing our best to work through our chosen curriculum.  But I’ve discovered one thing it’s missing, and that’s handwriting.  It seems to be something  a lot of homeschoolers overlook.   The kids do plenty of writing as part of their Language Arts program, or History or whatever else, but not [...]

I’ve heard the term “accidental homeschooler” when referring to someone who never dreamed they would end up homeschooling their kids, but life just worked out that way and here they are, homeschooling and loving it.  Despite the pros and cons of homeschooling, what about the people who find themselves homeschooling and are not at all [...]

Practicing for a placement test really puts things in place for me.  Here I thought I might have to get some tutoringfor my daughter to make sure she was up to par entering into public school.  But…..after patting myself on the back and appraising her she has tested beyond her grade level.  I do think [...]

Are you considering home schooling? I know that this can be a scary proposition. How will you manage your day? What curriculum to use? Will it work for your child? What will your family say? Many of us who are “accidental home schoolers” can relate to your questions and concerns. As a parent, I thought [...]

I think we have decided that my soon to be teenager will take some public school courses next year.  She has never gone to public school and I don’t want a big culture shock for her.  Our local public school offers a cyber academy where she would go 1 day to get her assignments and [...]