There are particular questions that come up time and again in my local homeschooling Facebook group. So, I have compiled my answers to those questions here. I will add more from time to time.
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2019-2020 Ninth Grade Curriculum Choices
One of my kids is starting high school this year. This post is about the 9th grade materials we are using this year. We are covering math, science, social studies, English, music, German, PE and health this year. The school …
How do you get a diploma in homeschooling?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
PreK – K: Camping
This week’s books are all about camping. I have included some of favorite characters, as well as books about girls who are camping. Please click here to see how I select books for my lists. Duck, Duck, Dinosaur and the …
My Homeschool Review Experiences
I have now been through three reviews with three different reviewers in my school district. One of my other posts talks about how I approach the reviews. In this one, I’ll talk about the attitudes of my reviewers. There is …
The Dangers of Adaptive Testing — Resilient Homeschool
Adaptive tests like the Smarter Balanced Assessment and iReady are inappropriate and contraindicated for a rigorous college preparatory program. There are two main reasons I’ve heard why parents and educators like the idea of testing. The first is as an …
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