Homeschooling was once a rare educational method. Today it is a well known and accepted way to educate your kids. Most parents thinking of homeschooling have a difficult time deciding whether to do it or not. The following is a list of 17 reasons why other parents are homeschooling their kids. And, there is …
As a homeschooler one of the most important tasks for you to accomplish in your child at an early age is getting them interested in and developing good reading habits. At an early age learning to recognize letters, the sounds they make and words they eventually form should be an activity and not a …
If have decided that homeschooling really is right for you and your kids, you will likely want to know what to do next. Here are some quick points for getting started with homeschooling: – Locate your state’s homeschool group. You can do this online easily by typing in your state and the keyword “homeschooling” …
Many parents believe that it is necessary to have a teaching credential to be qualified for teaching their child what they need to learn to become productive and successful adults. Although it is a tremendous responsibility to teach your own child the rewards can be priceless. The pros and cons of homeschooling are many, …
Some 26% of parents in each of the American states consider homeschooling for their children over normal school classes. This is because of the benefits both the parents and the children get as a social being. Homeschooling gives them the chance to be free of old school days with pressure and daily assignments. Due …
Your legal situation as a homeschooler depends largely on what state you live in and how state and local officials enforce the laws concerning compulsory attendance, private education, and homeschooling. Whether they require registration, a notice of intent, regular evaluation, or advance approval, the statutes take in your state can be less important than …
Homeschooling, for those who may wonder, is legal. As of now, fifty states have allowed homeschooling and have provided laws for its implementation. They have different laws though and some of the states require that you can show some kind of records to show that you’re homeschooling your children. There are several ways you …
Homeschooling is slowly becoming a trend for some families. It has many advantages, from the academic, social, moral to the religious point of view while several parents cite other child-centered reasons (like their children’s health or safety). These reasons (or a combination of them) have been what most homeschooling families are giving out when …
Do you have children in school – or are you planning for it soon? Have you asked yourself if public schools are really doing all they can to improve your child and educate him or her for the real world? Do you try to stifle desires to send them to private schools because of …
Homeschooling has increased more in the past few years than it has for the past decades. Initially, homeschooling or any type of private education wasn’t allowed in the United States, but when a public court ruled for the Society of Sisters for the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and allowed them to set …