Picture: Photo courtesy A to Z Home's CoolA homeschooler getting some schoolwork done
Howstuffworks "How Homeschooling Works"
Howstuffworks "How Homeschooling Works" by Katherine Neer is a fantastic resource for those of you pondering whether or not to homeschool your child. You'll find helpful tips on getting started, various homeschooling "methods," and links to other great homeschooling sites.
Picture: Photo courtesy A to Z Home's Cool
A homeschooler getting some schoolwork done
Picture: Photo courtesy A to Z Home's CoolA homeschooler getting some schoolwork done
A controversial chapter in education: unschooling - Growing Up Healthy
A controversial chapter in education: unschooling - Growing Up Healthy - MSNBC.com
Here's a MSNBC article on "unschooling." Like "homeschoolers, unschooled children don’t attend traditional class. Unlike most homeschoolers, however, unschoolers do not follow any sort of curriculum. Children are allowed and encouraged to set the agenda and pace using their parents, their own lives and their homes and communities as resources."
Here's a MSNBC article on "unschooling." Like "homeschoolers, unschooled children don’t attend traditional class. Unlike most homeschoolers, however, unschoolers do not follow any sort of curriculum. Children are allowed and encouraged to set the agenda and pace using their parents, their own lives and their homes and communities as resources."
The Ten Most Important Things You Need To Know About Homeshooling
I've been looking for a Top Ten List like this one for homeschooling. Visit www.homeschool.com.
The Ten Most Important Things you need to know about Homeschooling - Homeschooling Articles - Homeschool.com - Your Virtual Homeschool
The Ten Most Important Things you need to know about Homeschooling - Homeschooling Articles - Homeschool.com - Your Virtual Homeschool
Chapter 5: A Day In The Life...
In this chapter, read about the different ways that homeschooling "unfolds" in the various households already homeschooling their children. Hopefully you'll get the picture of what it's really like...
5.1 A Day in the Life...
A Day in the Life...
...of a homeschooling family in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. This homeschooling mother says, "For those starting out, I just want to quickly assure you that home education is not difficult. It is something that can fit naturally into your day or evening. Home based learning does not need to be overwhelming, highly structured, rigid or expensive. Home education is a choice that should fit your life style." Read though the link above to see a discussion thread of families sharing their homeschooling "day in the life" stories to get a better sense of what that might be like.
...of a homeschooling family in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. This homeschooling mother says, "For those starting out, I just want to quickly assure you that home education is not difficult. It is something that can fit naturally into your day or evening. Home based learning does not need to be overwhelming, highly structured, rigid or expensive. Home education is a choice that should fit your life style." Read though the link above to see a discussion thread of families sharing their homeschooling "day in the life" stories to get a better sense of what that might be like.
