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Homeschooling Your Children

Homeschooling is an educational approach where parents or guardians take responsibility for educating their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school. In homeschooling, the parent acts as the primary teacher or may coordinate learning with tutors or online programs. This method provides a customized education plan catering to a child’s learning style, pace, and interests.

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Your Homeschooling Style

Homeschooling is a diverse educational approach. Your homeschooling style is how you will trek your homeschooling journey. Your choice of homeschooling style often depends on the child's learning needs, family values and lifestyle, and the resources available. Many homeschooling families adapt and evolve methods...

The WIPPEA Model for Younger Students

The WIPPEA Model is a lesson planning model adapted from the work of Dr. Madeline Hunter (Master Teaching, 1982). It is an instructional framework that guides lesson planning and delivery, especially in language education. It is awesome for content or processes that benefit from lots of repetition. The WIPPEA...

Teaching Involves Lesson Planning

A foundation for successful teaching is needed for effective learning and must be established early on. Good planning sets the stage for optimal learning. Effective teachers clearly understand what they wish to accomplish and how they will do it. Elementary students are not as cognitively developed as high...

Why Use Bloom’s Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework for classifying educational objectives and is often used to guide the development of curriculum and assessments in traditional educational settings. However, it can also be a valuable tool for homeschooling. Applying Bloom's Taxonomy in a Homeschooling Environment Remember...

Using Eclectic Homeschooling

Eclectic homeschooling is an approach that combines elements from various educational philosophies and methods. It is a tailored educational experience to meet students' unique needs and interests. Parents or educators can choose and adapt curriculum materials, teaching methods, and resources from various...

Using Traditional Homeschooling

Traditional homeschooling refers to educating children at home that follows a curriculum and teaching approach typically associated with conventional classroom education. In traditional homeschooling, parents or caregivers take on the role of educators, and they often use textbooks, workbooks, and other...

Unschooling in Homeschooling

Unschooling is a form of alternative education that emphasizes a learner-driven and child-centered approach. It is often considered a subset of homeschooling but differs significantly from traditional schooling. Instead of following a structured curriculum and set of lessons, this approach relies on the idea...

Using the Charlotte Mason Method for Homeschooling

The Charlotte Mason Method is an educational philosophy and teaching approach developed by Charlotte Mason in the late 19th century. Education is a lifelong, living process. Children should be treated as whole persons. Learning is developing character, intellect, and habits. It is still influential in...

Montessori Method for Homeschooling

The Montessori Method is an educational approach and philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, in the early 20th century. This method is centered around the thought that children are natural learners. It is the role of education to support and nurture their innate curiosity...

Classical Education in Homeschooling

Classical education is a traditional approach that has been used for centuries and is often embraced by homeschooling families. It is based on the idea that certain educational practices and content have enduring value and should form the foundation of a well-rounded education. Children are introduced to various...

Homeschooling: Getting Started

It can be an advantageous and effective way to educate your child. However, it requires careful planning and commitment.

Educational Styles

The choice of homeschooling method often depends on the child’s learning style, the family’s values and lifestyle, and the resources available. Many homeschooling families adapt and evolve methods to meet their changing needs and goals.

Charlotte Mason Method

Classical Education

Classical Trivium

Cooperative or Group Homeschooling (Co-Ops)

Eclectic Homeschooling

Hybrid Homeschooling

Interest-Led Homeschooling

Montessori Method

Online or Virtual Homeschooling

Reggio Emilia Homeschooling

Relaxed Homeschooling

Religious Homeschooling

Thomas Jefferson Homeschooling

Traditional Homeschooling

Unit Studies

Unschooling

Waldorf Method

Worldschooling

Behavioral Interventions

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Starting Your Homeschooling Journey

Homeschooling is a rewarding and flexible approach to education, but it requires careful planning and organization....

Homeschooling with Intent

Homeschooling with intent means approaching education with a clear purpose, focus, and tailored goals. It’s about...

Homeschool Academic

Our homeschooling cooperative group, Homeschool Academic, is generally open to actively homeschooled middle and high...

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Approach Lesson Planning

A social-emotional learning (SEL) approach focuses on developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness,...

Ecological Approach to Lesson Planning

An ecological approach to lesson planning takes into account the interconnectedness of the learner's environment,...

Aesthetic Approach to Lesson Planning

An aesthetic approach to lessons can be especially beneficial for children with sensory, cognitive, or emotional...

Constructivist Approach for Lesson Planning

The constructivist approach to lesson planning focuses on how students build their understanding through experiences...

Behavioral Approach to Lesson Planning

A behavioral approach to lesson planning involves structuring lessons to focus on observable and measurable behaviors...

Language Disorders

Language disorders can affect a person’s ability to understand, express, or process language. Here are the main types...

Special Education Accommodations and Modifications

When homeschooling or working with students who require special education, accommodations and modifications are key...

Speech Milestones for Children

Speech milestones provide a guide to typical language development in children. Here's a general breakdown of these...

What are Sensory Breaks?

Sensory breaks are short, structured breaks that allow individuals, particularly those with Sensory Processing...

Using Humor in Your Homeschool Classroom

Using humor in your homeschool classroom can create a positive and relaxed learning environment, helping children...

Using Visual Supports for Autism Students

Visual supports can be incredibly effective when teaching students with autism, providing clarity and reducing anxiety...

How Excessive Anxiety Affects Student Ability

Excessive anxiety can significantly impact a student’s ability to learn and perform academically. Here’s how it may...

Preventing Your Student from Becoming Overwhelmed

Preventing your homeschooled children from becoming overwhelmed is important to keep their learning experience...

Homeschooling Goals Considerations

When setting homeschooling goals, especially for children with specific learning needs, it's important to consider a...

What is Phonological Processing?

Phonological processing refers to the ability to recognize and manipulate the sound structures of language, which is...

What are Cognitive Delays in Down Syndrome?

Cognitive delays in individuals with Down syndrome refer to slower development in intellectual abilities and mental...

How to Help ADHD Children Follow Through on Tasks

Helping children with ADHD follow through on tasks can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it becomes more...

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