For parents of homeschooled children, there is perhaps no tougher course to have to teach than foreign language, either because they themselves do not speak the language or because they do not possess the tools or the time to teach it. Since the subject of foreign language requires so much on the part of the [...]
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If you are in a place where you are thinking about homeschooling and what it can do for your child, you will find that there is more than one mode of education out there when you choose to take on your child’s schooling yourself. When you are considering the idea of homeschooling, take some time [...]
Se Habla Espanol - 10 Things to Look For in a Foreign Language Program For Homeschoolers
October 30th, 2008
Being able to speak a foreign language can place a student, homeschooled or otherwise, in an advantageous position when applying for admission into a college or university. Because of this, parents of homeschooled children have to take great care in deciding on which foreign language program they want their children to use as part of [...]
Music is more than just a fun elective
I think most parents and educators view music curriculum as just an “extra,” something fun for their students to do to express themselves. While this may be true, the art plays a much more important role in the development of children than previously thought. The humanities go back [...]
Whether you are thinking about homeschooling or plan to begin homeschooling you’ve probably been asked the question, “What about socialization?” Contrary to popular myth, homeschooling children are rarely isolated, and in research studies conducted by public and private organizations, including the U.S. Department of Education, homeschoolers have been shown to be better socialized than their [...]
The laws and regulations for Home Schooling vary greatly across the country but Home Schooling is legal in all 50 states. Also the interpretation of these laws varies in each state school district… To make harder for parents to easily grasp the meaning of the laws they may change each year.
A good resource for help [...]