Is it a waste of time, or is it a really great move? I love reading with my children and so I do it a lot. But, it's been a process getting to this point. First of all, I had to realize how good reading to my kids was for them. And then I decided to do it. After we were doing it together, I realized there are many other benefits of reading to your kids - so it's an extra intelligent move! ...
In this video we'll look at Alpha Omega Publications reviews of all their homeschool products. Alpha Omega (#AOP) has so much to offer. It's actually an amazing product (or series of products) because it aims to give you something that will work for your family. This video will explain all the different products by Alpha Omega Publications so you'll be able to decide which is the right prod...
I get it. You don't want to homeschool your kids if you think they won't have a chance in life! And you certainly don't want to homeschool them if they can't get into college! Rest assured, this isn't an issue these days. Once it was an issue, but these days there are so many pathways to tertiary education! Check out the video as I'll be discussing these pathways a little bit more and I'll te...
If you're wondering what reading and writing program my son uses, it's the BJU Focus on Fives program. I review this program in this video and hope you find it helpful if you're considering using it for your homeschool! #focusonfives #bju #readingandwritingprogram #kindergarten #phonicsprogram
Having just completed a video on the 20 Principles of Charlotte Mason, I thought I'd love to make one on the principles of Classical Education. This one is largely based on Christopher Perrin's work (check out his video for more detail on the topic @Classical Academic Press ). The principles are 1. Make Haste Slowly (or in Latin, Festina Lente). The idea of this principle is to make sure y...
In this Switched on Schoolhouse homeschool curriculum review, we're going to be looking at this computer-based (USB-delivered) Christian program in detail. We'll look at what parents say about the program, its pros and cons, and what you can expect from the curriculum. As you may know, this program is created by Alpha Omega Publishing who also create Weaver, LifePac, Horizons, and Monarch (...
There are so many reasons to get your kids into debating. In this video, I'll be telling you the 10 best benefits of debating. Some of the ones I discuss in this video are: 1. More self-confidence 2. Better critical thinking skills 3. Learn more poise when speaking 4. Better note-taking 5. Learn to be more gracious when speaking 6. Better teamwork skills 7. Learn how to better stand up for th...
Success is different for different people. And people of faith should have a different definition of success. What does it mean when you say, 'My child is successful?' Does it mean they have money? Does it mean they have prestige? Does it mean they're a doctor, lawyer, or architect? Or does it mean they are a man or woman of faith? We'll discuss one of Don Carson's books in this episode ...
In this interview, I ask my mother, 'How Many Hours Did it Take You to Homeschool each day?' My mother homeschooled us for around 12 years (although she always maintained we homeschooled ourselves!). Find out how many hours she homeschooled us for and her throughts on this subject. #homeschoolhours #twohomeschoolhours #homeschoolday #howlonghomeschool
It's not always that easy to create a transcript. But, this is how you can do it! I'll walk you through a few steps and show you that it's not such a big deal after all! Free homeschool high school transcript link below: http://www.howtohomeschooltoday.com/freebies/homeschool_forms/record_keeping_forms/transcript_creator/ #highschooltranscript #homeschooltranscript
The Sonlight homeschool curriculum is a popular program used by Christian homeschoolers all over the world. In this Sonlight curriculum review, we'll be The program uses the literature-based approach which aims to teach children primarily through using quality books (similar to living books, a Charlotte Mason principle). In this Sonlight homeschool curriculum review, we'll go through some c...
After spending a considerable time admiring gentle and patient mothers around me, I wondered, 'Well, what other traits make a great mother?' In this video, I'll discuss a few thoughts I've had on the topic and hopefully, you'll walk away with a better idea of what a great mother looks like. Chances are you're a mother that has some of these virtues. And if you have them all then all I can sa...
Don't touch that! Get away from there! If you do that again, I'll have to... Do you find trying to homeschool with toddlers around difficult? Don't worry because you're not alone. Toddlers can make the task of home education very difficult/. They can raise your frustration levels no end so you feel like a pot that's about to boil! But, there are a few ways you can make homeschooling easier...
How long should a homeschool day be? How many hours does it take to get an education at home? In this video, we'll discuss the homeschool hours you might do with your children and what circumstances will lead to you modifying those hours. Some of these modifying factors include whether your child is well or sick, whether they enjoy the subject or not, and whether you're going to do a 4-day w...
Classical Principle 1 is to Make Haste Slowly or in Latin it is called Festina Lente. When I was a homeschooled student, I finished my Year 10 work in 5 months. Pretty impressive, huh. But, what if I were to tell you I barely received credits for all my work. Would you be so impressed? The first principle of classical education has to do with getting things done properly. Students need to ta...
The second principle of classical education is Much not Many (or in Latin multum non multa). Its about the principle of 'Less is More' If you do too much, you can really kill a student's love of learning. The second principle of classical education warns against this and advocates students do less but master it well (as in principle 1). Don't spread student's time too thinly, otherwise, it w...
Classical Principle 4 is about reflection on good things, contemplation, and leisure. When you go to a school today, do you often see children at leisure, discussing interesting topics with oodles of time? Or do you see them madly running from classroom to classroom for their 2:30 Piano lesson, their 3:30 Algebra class, and their 4:30 Biology lab? After 40 minutes do you move onto the next cl...
Classical Education Principle three is repetition is the mother of memory. This principle is especially used in the grammar stage (early stages) of classical education. The idea is that students get hold of a beautiful saying or phrase, word, jingle, or chant and they turn it over in their minds, reflecting on its beauty. These days we've become a little allergic to repetition in schools. We...
You feel like a failure. But, home isn't over yet. Let's talk about what to say when a homeschooler wants to go back to school. We'll talk about how you can counsel them through this issue and how you can gently convince them that homeschooling is a good move after all. We'll talk about how you can resolve the issues in their mind and what usually motivates a homeschooler when they want to ...
They're a rare breed. So, we need to find out how to spot a homeschooler. Actually, it's not terribly difficult. They stand out so much. From what they wear, to what they listen to, to the Latin they learn. And they read a lot. I mean A LOT! Of course, you can spot a homeschooler on holidays pretty easily as they're the only kids of school-going age not in school! So if you're going o...
As home education grows, so do the ranks of homeschoolers applying to college. But, how does a homeschooler get to college? After all, they've taken a pretty non-traditional pathway. But, in this video, I'll first tell you about my experience getting into college as a homeschooler; secondly, I'll tell you my brothers experience with college, and, lastly, I'll tell you exactly what you need ...
Hi Mom. Are you in a slump? Does motherhood seem very hard? Are you finding it difficult to enjoy your children? I think we all go through times like these. I certainly do. But, when I remember the things in this video, I find I tend to enjoy my children so much more! I hope you'll find these tips on how to enjoy motherhood helpful. If you do, give the video a LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE for more o...
So, are homeschool programs accredited or not? The 'accredited homeschool vs non-accredited homeschool' discussion is interesting. But, there seems to be a lot of misinformation running around. And do you actually need homeschool accreditation for your curriculum, or is it a big lie that it's needed? I'll answer all the questions above and more. I'll also run you through why you might get an...
Many people wonder how to homeschool and work from home at the same time. After all, homeschooling takes many hours and so does work. But, there are easy ways and hard ways to homeschool and work full time. And in this video, I'm going to be sharing the easy ways you can do both and not be stressed by the big job before you. I'll share a number of tips to make your journey smoother includin...
If you're homeschooled and you're a teenager, you might be struggling to make friends. In this video, I'll discuss how homeschoolers make friends and show you 7 ways you can find friends. When I was homeschooled, we had plenty of opportunities to make friends. Neighbors, church, and home groups were perfect opportunities. But, there are even more ways you can scab a friend. Find out here. #...
A lot of people ask me, 'As someone who was homeschooled, would you recommend it over sending a child to a school?' And so in this video I'll give you my answer to that question and why I recommend homeschooling or don't recommend it over sending a child to school.
How does homeschool work? After all, homeschooling isn't just school at home - it's a lot more. Learn how homeschool works in this three minute video. I walk you through 7 steps to start your homeschool journey and show you how you can get all your questions answered. Homeschool works in different ways depending on the family you live in, but there are definitely some common factors to all h...
Believe it or not, there are many ways to have a disastrous homeschool. Plenty of things can make or break your homeschool. So, in this video, I want to make you aware of some big ones you can avoid. Some of the homeschool problems in this video are ones I've heard about that occur in homeschools, and others have been homeschool issues I've observed as I grew up in a homeschool group myself. ...
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