Despite the stereotype of the socially awkward homeschooler, homeschooling does not have to take place just at home, with family and pets providing the only opportunities for socialization. Homeschooling in a group not only provides social opportunities, it also provides a structure for accountability, assistance, and encouragement. Hear why...
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One of the more stressful responsibilities of a homeschool parent, especially for those with more than one child, is creating a schedule that works for the children while still allowing mom and dad to accomplish their own tasks. This homeschool mom offers a solution to scheduling her days—the older...
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Young minds are capable of memorizing answers to questions presented in predictable forms. Certainly, this capacity to memorize is something to take advantage of at the earliest stages of a child’s cognitive development, but rote memorization need not be the first and only step in acquiring the ability to...
Read the Full ArticleWhat homeschooling parent hasn’t second-guessed their child’s academic placement? Without a standardized system, it can be overwhelming to decide whether to hold your child back a year or promote him or her to the next grade level. This homeschooling mom provides some encouragement for parents who find themselves in...
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Did you know the last week in September is International Homeschool Spirit Week? Most years, that doesn’t mean very much to the world. But this year, with the threat of COVID-19 still looming and many school doors remaining locked, homeschooling presents itself as one of the best solutions for...
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One of the obvious, but often overlooked, fundamentals of homeschooling is that once you decide to homeschool, you become a teacher. Most of us begin by thinking that in order to give our children the best education we need to buy the best curricula. However, in all your years...
Read the Full ArticleEma Lopez, like so many other homeschooling parents, can never quite get it all done on her daily to-do list. That’s understandable! There’s so much to balance, especially for those who have several children each at a different academic level. But Ema realizes that there are far more important...
Read the Full ArticleWake at 7 a.m. Shower, dress, eat, and be ready for another day of learning at 8 a.m., commencing four hours of math and science. Take lunch for half an hour, then get back to it with four more hours of history and English. It’s 4:30 p.m., and the...
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If you or someone you know is a new “accidental homeschooler,” you are in good company! Today, we are excited to introduce you to Kristina Keller, a mom of three who never intended to homeschool—but is now entering her 11th year of teaching her children. In her interview with...
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As this fall approaches, the world is seeing record-breaking interest levels in homeschooling. Many of you are doing this for the first time ever (or know someone who is). Whether you are new to homeschooling and trying to learn how to begin or are a veteran homeschooler who wishes...
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It is important that we pray for all our elected officials, that we cast informed votes, and that we encourage others to do their civic duty. In one of our recent C12 gatherings of Christian businessmen, we were told that research shows less than 20% of voters show up...
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If you’re currently having your child work through the Foundations Program (Classical Conversations’ curriculum for elementary-aged children, ages 4-12), you might be worried that he or she is not receiving the best preparation for high school and beyond. That’s natural. Everyone wants what is best for their children, including...
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