Many Parents Feel That Sharing Workload and Expertise is a Great Option

It sounds like a simple question, but unfortunately, the legalities of homeschooling children from other families, or forming homeschooling family co-ops can be a tricky matter. As with most legal issues regarding homeschooling, rules and regulations vary by state. And depending on your situation (for instance, are you sharing tasks with other parents, or simply teaching children who are not your own?) the wording can become important.

If you are planning to leave home for college in the upcoming year, you are probably wondering if it will be the epic adventure of your dreams or your worst nightmare. If you are well prepared and have a pretty good idea of how your daily grind will shake out once you settle in, it certainly can be a mighty powerful AND enjoyable time of your life. However, if you’re nervous, unsure of your class selections, anxious about meeting your new roommate, or just fearful of new situations in general – college can be a bit stressful to prepare for.

The Answer Might Surprise Parents – Read How to Embark on Your Homeschool Journey Mid-Year

When a traditional school system fails your child mid-year, whatever can a parent do to rectify the situation? Do you tough it out until the end of the year with potentially disastrous academic or social consequences? Do you risk angering the district and starting a battle by pulling your child out?

Homeschooling Parents Struggle with the Issue of – Should I or Shouldn’t I? – Assign Daily Homework

“How much homework should I give my child if we do our schooling from home?” is a frequent question for many families who have chosen the homeschool path. Often parents come to realize, if they aren’t careful, the issue of homework assignments can begin to play out a bit like a B-rated ‘good cop-bad cop’ movie routine.

Bridgeway Academy Brings Homeschool Families Methods to Set Goals and Reach Them

January is a month to discuss things to come, energize, invigorate and celebrate the positive forward thinking that brought your family to this very moment in time. We hope your family is as excited about the upcoming Homeschool New Year as we happen to be! Although 2012 was a good year, there were many tragedies and circumstances, created by both nature and the human element, that have affected many of us deeply.

Homeschooling Can Be an Excellent Choice for Students Who are Unfairly Treated in Traditional Schools

When it comes to students with different or exceptional learning needs or disabilities, traditional school settings sometimes don’t work. Children are labeled, passed around, bullied by their peers, and often just swept under the rug.

Ashley Zinsmeyer both began and finished her high-school curriculum through homeschooling, and found it to be a rewarding experience that bolstered her faith and fostered joy in both learning and teaching others. Read in her own words about her experiences with Bridgeway Academy and the BJU Press partnership , which strives to make solid Christian principles the foundation of every course in order to give students a positive, faith-based vision for the future.

Although our kids may be ready, eager, and more than willing to learn with the help of digital media, it is a concept that induces hesitation for many parents. Technology is advancing so rapidly that we may feel left behind, uncertain, and quite wary of the detriments of “too much digital exposure.” It should also be mentioned that we simply may not know how to utilize it at all, and so we continue to delay with its incorporation into our curriculums. Does the phrase, “It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks” ring a bell?

“Everybody has something that excites them. It’s up to homeschoolers to go out and look for a club or sport team in their area. Then get connected, make friends … and have fun! “said Kendall Murphy of Modesto, California. And she should know. Kendall’s life is a whirlwind of schooling and extra-curricular activities. But she doesn’t miss a beat.

We think the homeschool environment can be a spectacular experience for parent and child alike for quite a few reasons. In addition to the family bonding and unity it can create, you are also given an incredible gift through schooling from home – a unique flexibility to turn your classroom into exactly what you want it to be. Remember that it doesn’t have to be inside! You have the freedom to choose your learning “spot” and to venture out into the world just to see what the day may bring forth as a learning experience.