Homeschool Update

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  What to Consider Before Bringing an Older Child Home I encourage any family considering adoption, especially bringing an older child home, to carefully count the cost ahead of time. Tiffany Darling Nov 21, 2012
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  Be Sure to Fail a Little Every Day Gifted students tend to be self-critical perfectionists even while difficult subjects come easily to them. How to deal with setbacks? Amy Barr Nov 21, 2012
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  Autism Is a Word; It Is Also a Reality A mother of four autistic children shares what has been the greatest blessing in their lives: Paws for Ability, a dog service organization. Rebekah Wilson Nov 19, 2012
• How to Direct an Amazing Homeschool Play and Build Community at the Same Time Producing a play can be fun and rewarding - but where do I start? Look here for tips on scripts, venue, rehearsing, and everything else. Marci Hanks Nov 19, 2012
• Introduction to Microsoft Word Check inside for tips on how to use (or how best to teach) the great resource that is Microsoft Word. Jeffrey Ober Nov 19, 2012
• Active Duty Homeschooling With its ups and downs, homeschooling is like being on a roller coaster. Military life isn’t much different. Carrie Daws Nov 13, 2012
• How to Deal with Peer Pressure from Other Parents Other parents can pressure us to make decisions that aren't right for our families, but we need to stand up for our convictions. Whitney Hopler Nov 13, 2012
• Unit Study: The Lone Star State Even if you don’t live in Texas, you can go on your own adventure as you learn about the Lone Star State and its fascinating history. Jodie Wolfe Nov 13, 2012
• Worn-Out Welcome: Saying "No" to the TV This ill-mannered guest rubs off on you, distracts you, gets your priorities out of whack. So why do you keep turning on the tube? Barbara Curtis Nov 06, 2012
• Homeschool Resource: Basics of Google Earth Curious as to how Google Earth works, and whether you can utilize it in your homeschooling? Keep reading! Andy Harris Nov 06, 2012
• Overcoming “Grader’s Block” How do you grade as usual when you're all "graded out" and just can't seem to focus? Melissa Campbell Nov 06, 2012
• S.P.R.A.Y: Spiritual Input, Prayer, Resources, Asking, Yielding We hope SPRAY might help you remember five important principles for every homeschool grandparent. Jane and Steve Lambert Oct 30, 2012