Articles on Homeschooling
Here you will find links to articles on homeschooling topics to build up your confidence! You can, do this 'parent as teacher' thing with the right encouragement, information and support! Along the same line, I've included an Articles on Homeschooling section on this site because as a teaching mom there are no doubt times when you want to forget the whole idea! Maybe things are not going as you planned and you're looking for answers...or a new direction. Maybe you just need to refocus on the reasons that you're homeschooling in the first place... and to know that you are not alone in your struggles and joys... My hope is that the first two of the articles you find below will help you decide whether homeschooling is right for your family. Each of the succeeding articles on homeschooling is intended to help you to grow in your knowledge and understanding of how to give your children a quality education that will give them the tools to accomplish their dreams. Browse through the information and advice you'll find in the links below and glean the ideas and suggestions that may fit your unique needs. May these pages be a blessing! 8 Blessings of Homeschooling Find something to look forward to as you begin to teach or just be reminded of some reasons why you're choosing to do this day after day. 5 Reasons to Not Homeschool Not everyone should choose this path. Take a look at some circumstances and attitudes that may not mesh well with a home teaching environment. Preparing to Homeschool Important things to take care of before your school begins! Starting Your School Day With Prayer Encouragement to begin your school days by putting God first... or at the very least, taking Him along for the ride! Choosing Homeschool Curriculum - Part 1 - Grades K-6 Guidelines for keeping this task simple... What Do I Need to Know About Learning Styles? Are you teaching in the way your child can best learn? An article that briefly defines learning styles and offers suggestions for teaching to each of them - by Design-a-Study's Kathryn Stout. Critical Thinking - Why It Needs to be an Important Part of Your Lesson Plan Find out what critical thinking is and how it gives your child an advantage, not only in school, but in life as well. Why Do I Homeschool? This page is intended to be a place for moms to answer this question honestly. My hope is that as you read others responses, it will help you to re-evaluate your own reasons and encourage you that there are like-minded parents who share your struggles and your convictions. Elizabeth Staub starts us off with her excellent response to a little bit different question... "What do people mean when they say they homeschool 'because of God'"? Please think about your reasons for homeschooling and use the form on the 'Why Do I Homeschool?' page to share your thoughts for the benefit of others. Be a Guest Writer for
Many of the first articles in this section of THC were written by me and are therefore limited to my own experience in homeschooling an only child for 12 years, and the experiences of the moms who have shared with me in my job as a resource library manager for home educating families. |
