From Homeschool to High School Grad
It’s that time of year again when your social media is filled with pictures of happy graduates and proud parents. Is this an experience you’re afraid your homeschooler is going to miss out on? Absolutely not! There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding homeschooling in general, but especially about homeschooled graduates. Let’s clear some of […]
Three Websites You Won’t Want to Miss!
Since opening our own homeschool, these are the websites I’ve found most beneficial. You’ll find yourself revisiting them time and time again. 1. HSLDA – Homeschool Legal Defense Association. There is a membership for those needing legal representation, but you’ll find homeschool laws by state and step-by-step instructions for filing your Notice of Intent. There […]
Adventure into ABC’s: Unlocking the Magic of Literacy
Teaching your child to read can be an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be! This website I’ve found is a fun, easy way to get your child engaged and learning how to read! Reading Bear is a FREE online program that uses videos to teach phonics and vocabulary to beginning readers. This is […]
Three Steps to Turn Any Home Into a Homeschool
Opening your homeschool can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! Step 1: Familiarize yourself with the laws for homeschooling in your area. If you’re in the US or Canada, you can do that here on the HSLDA website. Step 2: Research different teaching methodologies and choose one (or two!) that match the vision you […]
Educational Websites that Make Learning Fun!
Here’s a list of some of the most popular websites for children! Math, Science, Technology, Language Arts, History, there’s something on this list for everyone! PBS kids ABC Mouse Prodigy SplashLearn Starfall Be sure to checkout each one by clicking the names above, and don’t forget to subscribe to our email list at www.classicallearner.com […]
How to Incorporate Nature Study
One of the beautiful enrichment studies is nature study. Here are three fun and simple ways you can get a little more nature in your homeschoo! 1. Go on a hike, a nature trail, a bike ride, just get moving! It’s a free family activity! 2. Plant seeds! You don’t even have to live in […]
How to Teach Your Child a Second Language
As a parent, I want my kids to have as much access to the world as possible, and learning a second language is a great way to gain access to certain careers and opportunities. The best time to learn a language is when kids are young. Everyone knows about Rosetta Stone, but most people don’t […]
How to Teach Your Child to Play Chess
As the founder of a homeschool company, I am always looking for creative ways to challenge the critical thinking of children from a young age. One of the best, most fun, and most natural ways to do that is through the game of chess. Chess.com is a great resource to help your kids get started. […]
How to Teach Your Child About Carpentry
I recently asked my six-year-old what skill he would like to learn, and he told me that he would love to know how to build things with wood. I believe that if your kid is interested, there is no reason to wait, so I picked up Woodworking For Kids. The book is a great resource […]
Teach Your Child the Basics of Herbology
What is the value of teaching children about healthy living? One of the best ways to do that is to open children’s mind to the wonderful healing power of nature all around us. The Wildcraft board game is a great way to do that while having fun, and teaching children the basics of herbology. I’ll […]