Here, I share what I believe are the pros and cons of homeschooling based on my own experiences. I’d like to begin by saying I’m not an “expert” on the subject of homeschooling. What I will say is this, I was homeschooled for the first 12 years of my life and I have been to almost every type of school possible in the United States: charter, public, magnet, block-scheduled, and … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling
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Why It’s Important To Have A Reward System For Home Schooling
Among the many decisions that a home-schooling parent has to make, setting up a rewards system might not immediately jump out as the most pressing. But the truth is, the incentives and encouragement you offer to your children at this stage in their development can have a huge impact on the way they approach learning in later life. That is why it is so important to have a … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important To Have A Reward System For Home Schooling
How To Start Homeschooling
If you are thinking about homeschooling, you probably have 1000 questions about how it works and how to start homeschooling. This post is contributed by Katie Shuler who is a computer junkie, workbook hating, TV watching, iGadget addicted, homeschooling mom. A not-so-country girl living in a very-country Georgia small town, she has been homeschooling her two boys since 2005. … [Read more...] about How To Start Homeschooling
Homeschooling Online: Internet Schools on the Rise
Most estimates indicate home schooling is on the rise. Exact numbers are hard to come by, but more and more parents are opting to teach their children at home, and with good reason. Studies show that home- schooled children achieve higher averages on standardized tests than their public school peers. Even considering things like transportation to local clubs and events, the … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Online: Internet Schools on the Rise