Homeschooling
Helpful tips and resources for homeschooling.
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3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling – Step 1: Admit
In the spring of 2020, approximately 50 million students and their caregivers experienced distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there are differences between total distance learning and other methods of homeschooling, students have discovered they like learning at home. And most of their parents are cool with that. According to an EdChoice opinion poll, fifty-two percent of parents with school-age children have a more favorable view of homeschooling since the COVID-19 crisis began. In fact, forty-one percent of parents said they are more likely to homeschool this fall (Real Clear Opinion poll, May 2020). Are you considering making the switch? This is not a decision to take…
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Free COVID-19 Science Lesson & Worksheets
Students in Greg Landry’s online science classes have had a lot of questions about COVID-19 and your children may also have questions. Greg has created a PDF to address the common questions and to give students an understanding of viruses in general, and COVID-19 in particular. I've already downloaded Greg's great infographic and the worksheets for my son to use this week. I think you and your family may enjoy this freebie as well.
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Activities for Kids + Quarantine Specials (Staying Sane-Part 2)
As the COVID-19 pandemic presses on, people are searching for more activities for kids, especially the quarantine specials and freebies! This post gives over thirty-five ideas with resources for “Staying Sane with the Kids”—part two!
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COVID19 Quarantine: Staying Sane with Around-the-Clock Kids – Part 1
The coronavirus, COVID19 quarantine and restrictions may have you less worried about germs, but perhaps now you’re concerned about how you’ll stay sane with around-the-clock kids. About twenty years ago, I wondered the same thing—obviously not about the Coronavirus, but when I first considered homeschooling, I wondered if I’d be able to keep my sanity if I hung out with my kids twelve to sixteen hours a day. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my kids, just as you do, I’m sure. It was simply the idea of being with them all day, every day that had me nervous. If you’re a little anxious, I’m here to encourage you...
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Homeschool Science Curriculum for “Non-Science” Students
Are you wondering if there’s a substantial homeschool science curriculum for “non-science” students? One of the delights of homeschooling is the freedom to research and select curriculum best-suited for each learner. Therefore, I’m delighted to have a twenty-year veteran homeschool dad, Greg Landry, guest posting today. He's a former college professor with a master of science degree from Louisiana State University.
