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5 Tips to Help Your Child Read

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I am a homeschooling mother of two, and it was a very different process to help each child read. My first child was an amazingly fast learner and was reading chapter books by the age of 4! Today, she is 20 and still an avid reader. My second child is the complete opposite. While she loves to read, learning does not come as easy for her, and reading had a bit of a slow start. She has to strive and work hard to make good grades that were so easy for my oldest. When it came to teaching my youngest to read, it was so hard to keep my perspective and not blame myself for her slow start. However, I never gave up, and today, my sweet third grader has improved by leaps and bounds and is reading chapter books. She still has some room for improvement that will come with our diligent pursuit of good reading skills. I want to share my methods with you in hopes that you can save yourself mental anguish, self-loathing, and that "I must be a horrible mother" bologna! 5 Tips to Help Your … [Read more...]

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Preparing Your Homeschooler for College

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The final years of homeschooling your child will eventually end. You and your child will be embarking on a new journey. It can be a little bit scary, but exciting. Careful and smart planning will make the transition to college a smooth process for your child. It's key to discuss with your child often about what they would like to do after high school. Throughout their years of homeschooling, their interests in a career will change many times. It's important to know and keep track so you can help them choose the right high school courses that will prepare them for college. When your child is still in high school, it's possible for them to take advance placement college level courses and exams. This will help your child improve their problem-solving skills, discipline, time management, and studying habits--all necessary to be successful in college. Keep accurate transcripts of your child's grades Keep records of completed high school core courses and other homeschool … [Read more...]

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15 Reasons to Consider Homeschooling

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When it comes to your child's education, there are many reasons parents choose to homeschool rather than put their child in public or private schools. Personally, I wanted to make sure that they not only got the best education possible, and that I was completely involved, but I also wanted to make sure that God was at the center. I wanted to be certain that they knew Him, and have the opportunity to be trained up properly before venturing out into this world that does not know Him... However, there are MANY reasons to consider homeschooling your child. Let's have a look... 15 Reasons to Consider Homeschooling 1. Bullying is so rampant these days, and to avoid a possible circumstance where your child may be involved, it's easier to not be put in that situation in the first place. If your child has been bullied and there was no solution with the school, then homeschooling would be ideal. I know it would have been great for me to have been homeschooled. I suffered from being bullied … [Read more...]

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