- Computers in EducationHomeschooling: Adding a Computer and the Internet to Your ClassroomHomeschooling: Adding a Computer and the Internet to Your ClassroomA computer with Internet access is essential to a homeschool for a number of reasons, including the following:You can access most of the reference information you will ever need, ...
- Establishing Schedules and CurriculumDeveloping a Home ClassroomDeveloping a Home Classroom Homeschooling is, no doubt, a somewhat serious task for you; after all, it is very important as to how your children will grow and become capable adults. This requires a certain amount of discipline on your part; the p...
- Homeschooling and SocializationSocial Skills and Homeschooling: Myths and FactsSocial Skills and Homeschooling: Myths and Facts Isabel Shaw The Debate I've heard it a hundred times. If you're thinking about homeschooling, it probably troubles you. "What about socialization?" is the major homeschooling question peop...
- Establishing Schedules and CurriculumPlanning for a Field TripPlanning for a Field Trip Give and take is part of the homeschool life. Although you will no doubt participate in field trips that other people organize and run, you should also be prepared to plan field trips in which others can participate. And...
- Establishing Schedules and CurriculumAdding Field Trips to Your HomeschoolAdding Field Trips to Your HomeschoolField trips are a great addition to your homeschool for a number of reasons, including the following:Improved learning. Field trips are a great way to make the lessons you are teaching to your students more re...
- Homeschooling Teaching MaterialsWhat Is Needed from You to Homeschool Successfully?What Is Needed from You to Homeschool Successfully? If you are going to be your homeschool's primary teacher, principal, janitor, and so on, homeschooling your children is a major commitment on your part. In terms of time alone, you can expect t...
- Homeschooling Teaching MaterialsFree Worksheets for Eighth GradeYou've come to the right place! Family Education Network has free worksheets, games, and activities for your eighth-grader. ...
- How to HomeschoolPreparing for HomeschoolPreparing for Homeschool Homeschool, like traditional schools, is based on a year period of time for planning and assessment purposes; progress through a student's education is measured by grade level. There is lots of work you need to do to pre...
- Homeschooling SupportHomeschooling Isn't New: A Brief History of EducationHomeschooling Isn't New: A Brief History of EducationIt is useful to put homeschool in a somewhat historical perspective. Because of the pervasiveness of public and institutional education over the past 100 years or so, it is easy to think that t...
- Homeschooling SupportParticipating in Homeschool Conventions, Conferences, and SeminarsParticipating in Homeschool Conventions, Conferences, and SeminarsHomeschool conventions, conferences, and seminars are a great way to expand both your knowledge of homeschooling and your personal homeschool network. These activities generally of...
- Reading ActivitiesThe Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Reading SkillsNothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Parents know their children best and can provide the one-on-one time and attention that will lead them to success in reading. Here is a list of ways to help your children...Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.
- Establishing Schedules and CurriculumIncluding Vacations in Your HomeschoolIncluding Vacations in Your HomeschoolFor homeschool families, vacations are often the ultimate field trip. The great thing about using a vacation as a field trip is that your kids will be learning without even realizing it! There are many ways t...
- Homeschooling GroupsGetting Involved with Homeschool AssociationsGetting Involved with Homeschool AssociationsMost states have a homeschool association. Most of these associations serve several purposes, such as representing the needs of homeschoolers with state government leaders, influencing the legislative ...
- Homeschooling and SocializationHelping a Homeschooled Child Keep in Touch with School FriendsHelping a Homeschooled Child Keep in Touch with School FriendsIf your child has been in an institutional school for awhile, he probably has some friends. Removing a child from the school environment obviously presents challenges for your child ma...
- Establishing Schedules and CurriculumHomeschooling: Choosing the Subjects You Will Teach in a School YearHomeschooling: Choosing the Subjects You Will Teach in a School Year The first step in planning your school year is to select the subjects that you will be teaching each student during the upcoming year; the subjects define what you are going to...
- Homeschooling GroupsFinding Homeschooling MentorsFinding Homeschooling MentorsOne of the best relationships that you can cultivate is with one or more homeschool mentors a mentor is simply someone who has more experience with homeschooling than you do (hopefully quite a bit more), who is wil...
- Transitioning to HomeschoolingUnderstanding the Reasons for Transitioning from "Regular" School to HomeschoolUnderstanding the Reasons for Transitioning from "Regular" School to HomeschoolIf your child is already in school and you have decided to homeschool him or her, your reasons for doing so probably fall into one of the following two categories:My c...
- Homeschooling GroupsConnecting with Other Homeschoolers (You Probably Know Some Already)Connecting with Other Homeschoolers (You Probably Know Some Already)Connecting with other homeschoolers probably won't be as hard as you imagine it is likely that you already know several homeschoolers even if you don't know that you do. Just ...