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Parent Guide to Homeschooling
There are nearly as many reasons to homeschool as there are families who do it. Are you considering the possibility of educating your child at home? Are you already in the thick of it? Or are you seeking to incorporate some homeschool principles into a more traditional course? No matter your situation, you'll find answers and resources here.
Articles
Why I Homeschool
by Amy Thornton-Kelly
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Mother explains why she chose to homeschool her kids. She talks about how homeschooling benefits her, her husband and her kids. Also mentions the value of a more flexible routine.
Why Homeschooling Isn't Right for Us
by Carole Moore
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Why homeschooling wasn't right for this mother's family. Explains some cons of homeschooling. Also says kids can learn valuable life skills in public school.
8 Steps to Homeschooling
by Debbe Geiger
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Homeschool 8-Step Countdown: Parent Preparation for the Transition to Homeschooling
Creating Community in the Homeschool World
by Amy Thornton-Kelly
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a community for your homeschool child with these tips. Learn about homeschool support groups. Find community in your family and neighborhood.
10 Teachable Moments in Your Backyard
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Chances to teach your homeschool child right in your backyard. Your backyard is a great place to learn and explore. See how kids can lean about nature and weather at home.
10 Teachable Moments in the Car
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10 homeschool lessons you can teach your child in the car. Teach your kid about math, spelling, geography, signs, and safety lessons right in the car.
Scholastic Parents | 10 homeschool learning opportunities at the doctor's office. Kids can learn a lot while sitting in the waiting room. Teach them time, vocabulary, hygiene, and more.
Scholastic Parents | Bring your homeschool curriculum to the grocery store. Use these ten ways to teach your child math, recycling, and nutrition at the supermarket.
Scholastic Parents | 10 teachable moments while doing daily chores. Use housework to teach your child about time management, budgeting, and science. Good for homeschoolers and kids in school.
10 Teachable Moments at the Library
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10 fun lessons you can teach your child at the library. These teachable moments include a scavenger hunt for information. Kids can also learn about their town's history.
10 Teachable Moments at the Playground
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Turn the playground into your classroom with these 10 teachable moments. Kids make chalk drawings, measure things, and climb an obstacle course. Great lessons for homeschoolers.
10 Teachable Moments at a Restaurant
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Make your meal educational with these 10 chances to teach your child at a restaurant. Discuss the culture behind the cuisine. Talk about the food pyramid and figure out the tip together.
10 Teachable Moments While Running Errands
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Running errands offers lots of chances to teach your child. See how a trip to the dry cleaners or the post office can turn into a valuable homeschool lesson.
10 Teachable Moments on a Walk Around the Block
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Taking a walk around the block with your child offers more than just exercise. Use the chance to teach her these ten lessons. Examples include counting steps, and graphing buildings.
