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Homeschooling On-The-Road
Deschooling on the Road
A homeschooling mom travelled 3500 miles cross-country with her son and found educational experiences in some unexpected places. Drives home the point that learning can happen in many different ways and that we cannot always plan how our children will learn.
Carschooling
Whether you are on the road full time, or just spending large chunks of time getting from one activity to another, carschooling might be the way to get your homeschooling done. Offers free games, activities, and other ideas to make the most of your travel time.
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State Laws Concerning Participation of Homeschool Students in Public School Activities
This is a list of states that have addressed issues of homeschooler participation in public school classes, sports, activities, etc.
Homeschool Helper
Homeschool Helper is an email group that focuses on specific curriculum questions, needs, and concerns.
How to Determine Credits
This guide will help you put together your homeschooled high school student's transcript. Explains early credits, full credits, half credits, and special courses such as AP, dual enrollment, honors, and CLEP.
Preschool Math Idea
The best way for preschoolers to learn math is through lots of fun and creative games that let them explore and discover new concepts about the world of numbers.
Notable Homeschoolers
An interesting list of homeschoolers from history, along with a short description of homeschooling experience.
AmblesideOnline Facebook Group
This Facebook group supports homeschooling parents using AmblesideOnline, a free curriculum based on the methodology of Charlotte Mason. You'll get support, ideas, strategies, and discussions about how to best implement a Charlotte Mason education in your home education. Connect with thousands of other homeschoolers using this curriculum.
Homeschooling An Only Child - Part 2
While the social needs of the "only" are important, there is more to homeschooling an "only" child than connecting with friends.
Miquon Math
Miquon Math is a curriculum for Grades 1-3, developed in the 1960s by Lore Rasmussen at the Miquon School in Pennsylvania. Its hands-on lab approach helps children actively explore math concepts, learning by doing.
Homeschooling Grows Up
Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated. Over the last decade, researchers, professionals, parents, the media, and many others have asked repeatedly: How do homeschooled students turn out? Can a homeschool graduate get into college or get a job? How do they fit into society? Are they good citizens? Are they happy? In 2003, HSLDA commissioned Dr. Brian D. Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, to conduct a study to answer these questions. The results of his research demonstrate that homeschoolers are succeeding.
