Homeschooling a social child? Flexibility and ingenuity are key. A little social fuel for the extrovert's fire sure can go a long way. I have no …
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What Teachers Get Wrong About Socialization, According to a Homeschool Mom
When it comes to homeschool socialization, teachers get an awful lot wrong. I should know - I used to be one. Here's the truth according to a …
Online Art Lessons Embrace Creativity – Not Perfection
Creativity and perfectionism go hand in hand, especially in gifted kids. Help your child let go of perfectionism and embrace creativity with Sparketh …
Hands-on Literacy at home with A DIY Word Garden
Are you looking for a few creative ways to foster literacy in your homeschool? Create a DIY word garden for a little hands-on, reading and writing and …
Gifted Homeschooling 101: How to Thrive When The Classroom Fails
Gifted homeschooling is possible - and preferable. Here's how to thrive when the classroom fails. High school English teachers aren't …
My Gifted Child Can’t Read: Finding Help with Nessy Reading and Spelling
My child is gifted, but she still can't read. Here's how I found help with Nessy Reading and Spelling. (Nessy Reading and Spelling sponsored this …
Teach Your Child to Read: 5 Outstanding Online Programs
Have you struggled to teach your child to read? Here are 5 outstanding online programs from Homeschool Buyers Co-op. (This post contains affiliate …
Waving Goodbye to the Big Yellow Bus – and Your Guilt, Too (iHN’s Mom Guilt Bingo)
If you're watching the school bus wistfully and chastising yourself in the next breath, stop. Wave goodbye to the big yellow bus, and your guilt, too …
17 Writing Prompts to Encourage Critical Thinking
Critical thinking matters, especially when it comes to defending convictions and upholding the truth. Here's what it means to think critically, plus …
I Don’t Love Homeschooling, But I Love My Children – So I Do It Anyway
I don't love homeschooling, but I love my children. Sometimes it just takes a little course correction to get back on track. This post contains …