Homeschooling Education Articles for Teachers

Physical Activities to Help Beat the Rainy Day Blues

02-15-12

“Rain, rain, go away... Little Johnny wants to play.” This sentiment dates back as far as the 17th century. Even then, children wanted to expend their energy outdoors. In the eyes of a child, a day spent playing outside is a day well spent. Sadly, it follows that when that same chil...

Cure For A Flat February

02-10-12

February is the shortest month of the year, but with regard to homeschooling, it often feels as though it drags on forever. Dark, dreary days require that everyone stay inside, despite the fact that home is starting to feel claustrophobic. Schoolwork is moving along, but the excitement of a new s...

New Books for Black History Month

02-06-12

In February, we honor Black History Month. Below are descriptions and suggested activities for three books that aim to bring alive the extraordinary past and present of African Americans. Title: Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill Reading Level: 1st - 5th Grade ...

Exploring an American Revolution Town

12-19-11

For teachers or families looking to get out of the classroom and see history up close, there is no better stop than Colonial Williamsburg. The historic site provides an authentic depiction of 18th century life in Virginia, allowing visitors to step inside the minds of colonists who helped spark...

Teaching the Subjects You Never Liked

12-06-11

Just as Shakespeare’s dramas are about triumph and tragedy, a hero and a villain can be found in every story in literature and history. It is these opposing forces that can often be the most maddening or fascinating. In theory, a homeschooling parent should always embrace each subject, but ...

Making the Curriculum Work

12-02-11

It's fall, and the weather is quickly starting to have that wintery feel. The holidays are upon us, which brings with it a distraction that is both good and bad. It can be a welcome distraction if the curriculum your family has purchased is not working. However, this can be frustrating for both t...

Math Games for Upper Elementary Students

10-25-11

Why do games get phased out of the curriculum in the intermediate grades? Kids of all ages like to have fun, even once they have mastered solving long division problems, and double digit multiplication equations. Games can be particularly helpful when skill mastery begs for repetition. The m...

A Modern Spin on Ancient Greece Using Percy Jackson

10-13-11

One of the best ways you can motivate your child is by trying to capitalize on his or her current interests. A child digs dinosaurs this month, weave it into a study on the ways that animals adapt to survive. Another child just learned to jump rope, it’s the perfect chance to write new jump...

Pushing Through Learning Difficulties

10-11-11

Parents who are attracted to homeschooling do it for a variety of reasons. It may be that their child has certain physical, social and/or cognitive obstacles that have made traditional schooling difficult, and they might want to try other approaches to learning. At first, this task may seem daunt...

Homeschooling Chronicles - Putting Together a Co-op

09-30-11

Gathering together like-minded individuals can be an exciting way to teach and learn. Homeschooling is sometimes seen as an isolating educational adventure. A common perception is that homeschoolers are not being properly socialized. While homeschooling naturally creates pockets of one-on-o...

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