Now that my son has finished 8th grade, many people assume he is going to go back to brick-and-mortar high school. When I tell them that he will continue to homeschool, their voice drops to a half whisper and they …
Author: Secular Home Education
FAQs about Homeschooling: How much does it cost to homeschool?
I see this question pop up time and again in homeschooling Facebook groups. The answers have a wide range and average out around “it depends”. Basically, no one on the InterWebs will make exactly the same decisions to make that …
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The Issue of Neutral Science Curriculum
I received an email containing a link to this article today Why “Neutral” Science Curriculum Isn’t Scientific • Pandia Press. This is an issue that has become a major point of contention with me. I cringe every time someone recommends …
Recap of Spring 2019 Review
This was hands-down my most positive review experience out of the eight I have had. There were no extraneous comments or suggestions, no questions about how many chapters we completed or what page we are on in a book. She …
FAQ about Homeschooling: What happens at a homeschool review?
This article covers county reviews in Maryland. If you are homeschooling in another state, then feel free to get ideas for this article but make sure you also seek out advice from someone local to your area. If you live …
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Co-ops, Umbrellas, Tutorials – Oh My!
When starting to research homeschooling, the lingo often gets confusing. Seasoned homeschoolers are so used to the terms that they don’t stop to define them unless asked. So here is the break-down of the terminology used for different groups that …
Preschool Checklist
When my son was in preschool, there was a parent conference in the middle and at the end of the year. At both of those conferences, the teachers showed parents how the kid was doing on a preschool curriculum checklist. …
