Why Do People Choose to Homeschool?
Have you ever wondered why people choose to homeschool rather than sending their children to public school, which is the norm, or often-costly private schools? Most families that choose public...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Verbal/Linguistic
What is a Verbal/Linguistic Learner? Verbal/ Linguistic Learners (VLL) is good at languages, and they have highly developed auditory skills. Verbal/Linguistic learners are usually very good at public...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Kinesthetic
What is a Kinesthetic Learner? Kinesthetic Learners learn best by doing. You know the type-always in the thick of things, getting their hands dirty. The child who takes a toy apart to see how it...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Logical/Mathematical
Definition Logical-Mathematical Intelligence is the capacity to reason, calculate, recognize patterns and handle logical thinking. (Willy Walnut)What is a Logical/Mathematical Learner?...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: The Visual/Spatial Learner
What are multiple intelligences? In the 1980’s, Howard Gardner went on a quest of sorts to answer his question” Is intelligence a single thing or various independent intellectual faculties?”(Gilman)...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Musical-Rhythmic
Musical-Rhythmic learners (MRL) are natural born musicians. They tend to think in sounds and rhythmic patterns instead of words or pictures. Good or bad, their response to any music they hear is...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Interpersonal
What is an Interpersonal Learner? These learners are naturally good with other people; they understand people and their inherent differences. Interpersonal learners have an uncanny ability to relate to...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Intrapersonal
What is an Intrapersonal Intellect? Intrapersonal intellects tend to be very self-aware. They are able to self-reflect and know what they are feeling deep down. They tend to try to understand their...
View ArticleMultiple Intelligences: Naturalistic Learners
What is a Naturalistic Learner? A naturalistic learner is very much like a kinesthetic learner in many ways. They love to be able to touch, feel, hold, and do. Hands-on learning, preferably outdoors is...
View ArticleHomeschool Enrichment Classes
What are Homeschool Enrichment Classes? Homeschool enrichment classes (enrichment classes) are classes offered by charter schools, public schools, and other not-at-home sources to aid the...
View ArticleFinding the Right Homeschool Support Group
What should I look for? When beginning the search for a support group, there are a few key points you need to think about. Here we will discuss some of the more important topics of concern to look...
View ArticleGrade by Grade
We all have the question at the beginning of our home education journey:“What do my kids need to learn every year?” We also get different answers to this question from every person we ask. Some will...
View ArticleSocialization and Homeschooling
What is socialization? According to dictionary.com, socialization (n) is a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social...
View ArticleParenting Musical Prodigies - Naomi Aldort
Interviewed by Tracy Chiniewicz, exclusively for the Home Educators Resource Directory Naomi Aldort, author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves shared some of her insight with us on raising...
View ArticleHomeschooling and the Holidays
It doesn’t matter what religion you are, what holidays you celebrate, or don’t celebrate, the holidays are upon us, and it is oftentimes a busy, stressful time of year. How can you educate your...
View ArticleHomeschooling Your Special Needs Child
Before you judge us for using the term “special needs” know that we do not mean this in a negative manner in any way, shape, or form. There are many ways a child can be special needs-in fact all...
View ArticleHomeschooling and the National Standards: Kindergarten
In this series of articles we will shred some light on what the National Standards of Education are as of 2011 and what it all means. Check with your local state laws to see what the state requirements...
View ArticleHow to Set Your Homeschool Goals Part II
In part one of “How to Set Your Homeschool Goals,” we talked about the purpose of goals as well as how state laws, homeschool methods and educational style all contribute to determining your goals....
View ArticleHow to Find Learning Opportunities in Your Community
As a homeschooler, the world is your classroom. Field trips are a great way to make a lesson come to life. People in the community are available to enrich your learning. Planned events can become part...
View ArticlePrepare Your Homeschooled Teen For College
At some point, even homeschooling parents have to watch their children leave the nest. I sent my first-born off to college last year, and despite my overbearing attempts to communicate as much as we...
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