Innovators like Charlotte Mason have gone to great length to help homeschooling evolve and grow into a sophisticated practice. Once upon a time homeschooling involved a bunch of children sitting around a dinner table scribbling away as a stern parent watched over them and lectured. Today there are many different ways to homeschool your child. One of the most long standing and popular practices is the Charlotte Mason method. (more…)

If you’re thinking about homeschooling, you should read this. Homeschooling is not all about sleeping in, studying what you like and doing fun activities. Most things in life have their advantages and disadvantages and homeschooling is no exception. In this article we will discuss a few often ignored disadvantages of homeschooling and what they will mean to you. (more…)

If your child has special needs such as a disability that hampers their ability to stick to routine and to learn in the normal classroom settings found in public schools, then homeschooling may be an excellent option for you. Homeschooling offers a great amount of flexibility that you can use to create an environment that best suits your child’s special needs. As a homeschooling parent, you will always have your child under your supervision. The one on one attention that only homeschooling or private tutoring provides your child can be just the thing your child needs to help them fulfill their potential and build self esteem. (more…)

If you are thinking about Montessori homeschooling, the first thing you need to do is learn about how the Montessori learning method came about. Developed from the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, the Montessori teaching style sets out to mimic natural laws that children face in life. Dr. Montessori envisioned an education that stems from the careful observation of children and the perpetual discovery of their evolving needs. This system sits in juxtaposition to the educational system currently used in public schools due its heavy reliance on a set curriculum for every type of student. Montessori teachers aim to control the learning environment instead of trying to control the student. Researchers observed that children left free to interact with their environment developed an innate self-discipline, love for order and a natural curiosity. (more…)

It may be natural to assume that teaching you children at home without a structured curriculum is probably going to be cheap, but educating your child at home entails many costs that may not seem obvious to someone who is new to homeschooling. This article will give you an idea of what to expect in terms of homeschool costs and give you a heads up for some unexpected expenses. (more…)

Most parents who send their kids off to public schools assume that their children will receive a decent education that will prepare them for a bright future. Parents often neglect to truly critique the public school system or even consider other options for their children. It’s important that parents carefully consider the disadvantages of being in public school and the advantages of alternative options such as homeschooling. This article offers a critique of the most common reasons why parents send their children to public schools and outlines the disadvantages of such a choice. (more…)

If you’re considering homeschooling your children, it’s a good idea to make a list of the pros and cons of homeschooling. I’m going to share my list with you, but I’m sure that you’ll want to add your own ideas to the list or even create your own because every parent takes on the homeschooling adventure for their own reasons. (more…)

Researching the legal issues with homeschooling is an important part of effective homeschooling. Homeschooling allows you to create an educational experience designed to suit your child’s particular needs and in many cases allows your child to venture above and beyond what they can achieve in a public or private school system. Because every parent brings their own approach to homeschooling, governments create legal parameters that act as guidelines for parents. These guidelines are there to help ensure the success of home schooled children. Failing to properly research and implement the legal issues with home schooling can lead to many problems. It could even rob your child of the opportunity to qualify for post secondary education. (more…)

Many years ago, homeschooling consisted of three of four children sitting around a table writing feverishly in their workbooks, while a parent stood over them and lectured. This is no longer the picture of homeschooling we have today. Today there are many different homeschooling practices, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. When you decide to homeschool, it’s a good idea to learn about these different practices of homeschooling to gain a sense of which practice best suits your family. Below are some of the most popular homeschooling methods. (more…)

There are many different methods of homeschooling your kids. Some parents prefer strict schedules and lesson plans; other parents allow for child led learning and look for learning opportunities as they naturally arise. Some homeschooling parents view their role as educators, while others see themselves as simply facilitators. Each of these different methods comes with pros and cons. (more…)

Homeschooling comes with many advantages for kids and parents. Every family has their own reasons for choosing to take their children’s education into their own hands. I’ve collected the most popular benefits of homeschooling to help you see why most families are opting to teach their children at home. (more…)