Education is Independence
It's been said that education is freedom; true enough. However, doesn't education go even further? Isn't it the key to our independence in life; in thought, in choice, in
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The Ultimate Skill for the Educated
There are many skills that are important for learning and becoming educated. Obviously there is communication, and of course, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (the Three R's). One of all of
The Right Mindset for Educating Kids
Your teaching or education mindset kind of runs things 24-7, so don't you think it might be important? Our conviction is that homeschool families really need to think through what
Is Negativity a Problem in Your Homeschool?
There is probably nothing worse than having students who gripe and complain all the way through school, true? Negativity is a real problem for people becoming a success in
Can You Teach Your Kids to Teach Themselves?
We're convinced aim of education should be to help the student learn how to learn. How do you pull this off, especially in a homeschooling environment? How do you
Want to Harm Writing? Teach it the Traditional Way!
Frankly, we know, the more we teach kids to obsess on correctness in grammar and writing...the worse they write and the less motivated they are (oh no...did I end with
Why Homeschooling Needs the Arts
In a STEM focused age we can miss the value of Fine Arts in our educational process. We homeschooled 5 all the way through to college. They all, in varying
Education: Know-How is Better than Knowledge
We way over-value knowledge these days, whether it's for game shows or to impress the crowd. The real key in the quest to become self-teachers (the only real kind of
How to Use Movies to Teach Your Family Values
Often we avoid movies with our kids, especially we who homeschool. Honestly, that can be smart with some movies...but you could also be missing out on an opportunity to learn