Homeschooling

The Benefits of Homeschooling
When it comes to having children, one very important issue will be the decision on how your child will be educated. You will have many options to consider such as public funded schools, private schools, charter schools, and home school. Many parents don’t give homeschooling any thought, but there are many benefits to homeschooling that you should consider.
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Unschooling - What is it?
Unschooling is a method of learning that is not set in stone. In fact, it tends to mean different things to different people. It is the preferred teaching method of a great number of homeschooling families.
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Choosing Curriculum for Special Needs Homeschoolers
More and more parents are making the choice to homeschool their special needs children. Regardless of their child’s type of disability, there are countless resources available for choosing the curriculum that best meets their needs.
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Famous People who were Homeschooled
There are many famous people, throughout history, that have been homeschooled. These were students who went on to become artists, inventors, scientists, statesmen, writers, religious leaders, Supreme Court justices, musicians and even American presidents.
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Homeschooling Social Opportunities for Mom
As a rule, when you homeschool your children, you aren’t presented with the same social opportunities that you would be if your children attended a traditional classroom. That is to say, roles such as ‘lunch monitor’ or ‘PTA Mom’ are usually not the norm in a homeschool setting.
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Field Trips for High School Homeschoolers
If you think back to when you were in school, some of your fondest memories probably revolve around field trips. Not necessarily because the subject matter was something you were interested in, but because you were excused from classes for the day.
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Resources for Homeschooling Help
Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, chances are you'll always need and be on the lookout for updated information and material. The good news is there are literally thousands of resources available on the Internet, alone.
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Lesson Planning for the Unorganized Mom
You may think that because you are unorganized you’ll be facing a next to impossible task, when it comes to planning your child’s homeschool curriculum. You’ll be happy to learn that, with the help of the Internet, even the most disorganized Mom can achieve lesson-planning success.
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How does Homeschooling Affect College Acceptance?
Opponents of homeschooling argue the fact that children who are homeschooled have a much more difficult time with college admittance, than do children who have attended a traditional classroom setting.
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Homeschool Art Project Ideas
One of the greatest aspects about homeschooling your children is the fact that you can be as creative as you want to be. You aren’t locked into teaching specific art classes for an entire semester, as the public schools are. If you want to teach ceramics one day and art appreciation the next, the choice is yours.
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Finding Social Opportunities for Your Homeschoolers
Parents who have made the decision to homeschool their children oftentimes find themselves defending this choice. Unfortunately, there are those who feel that children who are homeschooled are not subjected to the same level of social interaction as children who attend public schools.
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Green Homeschooling
There is good news for homeschooling parents who also happen to be eco conscious. Homeschooling is green! Here are just a few of the ways that homeschooling your child can reduce your environmental impact on our planet.
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Arts And Crafts For Homeschool
If you are not particularly artistic or crafty yourself it may be difficult to make sure your homeschooled child is getting enough opportunities for artistic expression. Artistic expression though can be a foundation for writing and for self expression so it is important that art and crafts be an important part of any homeschool curriculum. It is fairly easy to incorporate art into the school routine though. Here are few tips:
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Fieldtrip Ideas For Homeschoolers
Fieldtrips are great way for homeschooling families to add some excitement and some real life learning experiences to the day. It can get tedious to stay at home most of the day and work out of textbooks and workbooks. Even computer work and games can become monotonous. Fieldtrips provide an opportunity to get out of the house, get some fresh air, learn some new things, and interact with new people. Here are some ideas for fieldtrips that are educational and fun!
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Getting Organized For Homeschooling
If you want to have a more enjoyable homeschooling experience, good planning and organization is essential. Even if you adopt a more eclectic style of homeschooling, being organized in your routine and materials will prevent stress and aggravation in your day.
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Great Homeschool Gadgets
When you imagine homeschooling, some of the first images that may come to mind are that of a child sitting at the kitchen table with textbooks or perhaps a child sitting on the sofa reading to mom or dad. Traditional homeschooling usually will involve a lot of text books, workbooks, copy work, drills, and reading to other family members. These methods are widely used in traditional schools and often make an appearance when schooling at home too.
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Best Homeschooling Books – A Library For Homeschooling Parents
Do you know about these wonderful books? They are all fantastic resources for homeschooling parents. There are many wonderful books written by and for homeschooling parents. These are some of the bestselling favorites that homeschooling parents recommend over and over.
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How To Choose A Homeschool Curriculum That Is Right For You
Congratulations! You've made the choice to homeschool your child. That was the easy part. Now comes the hard part: deciding on a curriculum amongst the thousands of choices!

How do you know what is right for your family and most importantly, your child? Here are some tips to help narrow down your choices and guide you to the best curriculum choice.
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Juggling The Needs Of Multiple Homeschooled Kids
Homeschooling when you have more than one (or several!) children is certainly a challenge, but it has its rewards too. Here are some tips to help you juggle your various children's needs while you teach your kids at home.
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Online Schools And Curriculum
When parents decide to take a closer look at homeschooling many become concerned that they are not qualified to teach their own children or that they won't have enough time to do it properly. They may worry that their kids will fall behind their peers or that they aren't quite sure how to measure academic progress and make sure their kids are keeping up with their studies. This is why structured curriculum is so popular. It provides parents and students with a step by step process and a measuring stick for progress. Structured curriculum is not without its own issues though, such as expense and the very real possibility that your children will become bored and frustrated with it.
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The Frugal Homeschooler – Homeschooling Doesn’t Have To Cost A Fortune
Crack open a catalog with homeschooling supplies and you might quickly get the impression that homeschooling is going to cost thousands of dollars. While you may opt to go this route it's not necessary. You can get your homeschooling supplies inexpensively. Here are a few tips:
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