Walking into the local college at 15 years old to take my first class was an intimidating experience. Having been homeschooled from pre-k forward, I
Read to Kids and Talk to Adolescents
Read to Kids and Talk to Adolescents
In her keynote at the National Summit 2014, Amanda Ripley shares a story about receiving an automated call from the school principal: “Wednesday is
27 Favorite Educational TV Shows [Curated]
27 Favorite Educational TV Shows [Curated]
From experiences I’ve learned, sometimes the only way to get things done around the house is to put a child in front of the TV. I know, I know – you
Empowering Students with Civic Engagement
Empowering Students with Civic Engagement
A quality education does more than just teach facts and figures. It also provides a foundation for students to contribute to civic life as informed
The Joys of Father-Daughter Learning At Home
The Joys of Father-Daughter Learning At Home
In an article for The New Republic, editor Ryu Spaeth ruminates on his impromptu homeschooling due to Covid-19. In particular, he reflects on the
When Should You Teach Latin and Greek Roots?
When Should You Teach Latin and Greek Roots?
Does Spelling You See teach Greek or Latin roots? Can it be applied to spelling? We answer these questions and more in this blog post. If you’ve been
Homeschool Burnout Guide
Homeschool Burnout Guide
Homeschool burnout isn't pretty, and no one is immune to it. Keep reading for some tried-and-true tips to help you beat homeschool burnout. We have
Bored Students: How to Discourage & Inspire Their Curiosity
Bored Students: How to Discourage & Inspire Their Curiosity
My student is bored. What do I do? For many homeschoolers our goal is to teach our children in such a way that they have a love of learning, so it
Teach Math-U-See Effectively With These Four Steps
Teach Math-U-See Effectively With These Four Steps
If you are a long-time user of Math-U-See, you know that its recommended approach to teaching math is different than many other programs. If you are