Homeschooling Basics

How to Add a Computer-based Homeschooling Geography Course

By Daviyd Peterson

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Turning computer-based homeschooling students into world explorers can lead to exciting times in a classroom with borders that will cross the international date line several times while learning geography. With a computer as an interactive globe ... more »

How to be smarter

By HouseWifeMafia

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No matter how old you are, or what shape your life and brain are in right now - there are things that you can do that will help you physically to increase memory, brian function and have a greater capacity and tendency towards joy in your life... more »

How to build your vocabulary and become more articulate

By shellsellswell

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was very articulate and used various words to portray their feelings or get their point across? Did you feel inferior to that person because of how smart they seemed? You too can become that person... more »

How to Buy Green School Supplies On A Budget

By amylaine

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The Time to Shop for School supplies is almost here. Buying school supplies can be expensive especially if you want to reduce your effects on the environment by buying green. There are ways to buy more green product without the huge price tag... more »

How to Change a PERCENTAGE to a DECIMAL

By ElectricalNut

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Sometimes, you are given information in a percentage but you need the information in a decimal format. Just follow these easy instructions... more »

How to Create A Homeschool Portfolio

By Susan H Pardoe

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A portfolio for your child is a record of everything they've accomplished through the year. It will also become a keepsake in years to come. A portfolio is one of the best ways to showcase your child's academic milestones for the year. It's ... more »

How to Create Words II

By annie20

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I previously wrote an article entitled "How to Create Words." I mentioned the sorting of the word families and how the activity can be extended. This is Part II for the article... more »

How to Decide if You Should Graduate Early

By J M Butler

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Graduating early might sound like most kids’ dreams, particularly for homeschoolers. It’s practically a badge of honor to claim that you graduated early, and, in some cases, is almost expected. However, it is not the best idea for everyone. ... more »

How to Do Fundraising for a Homeschool Coop

By Denise Oliveri

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Raising money for your homeschool coop can be challenging, but very rewarding. With a little imagination and lots of help from other homeschooling families, raising funds for your coop can be fun. Get everyone involved, and the work is a ... more »

How to Encourage your Young Children to Read and Enjoy the Classics

By Bobbi Holmes

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When our children were in elementary school we moved to a remote location, and made the choice to homeschool, as opposed to making them endure long rides to and from the nearest school. At the time our youngest was in 4th grade, and had been ... more »

How to Evaluate Your Homeschooler Without Testing Them

By AHermitt

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Schools use testing, and a lot of it is to determine the progress of students. When homeschooling however, testing is not as necessary as it is not difficult to evaluate a homeschooler. If you want to do less testing or no testing at all, here ... more »

How to Find and Sign Up for Kids Summer Reading Programs 2008

By 1citygirl

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It's easy to locate, find, and sign up for children's reading programs this summer! Please note that this only includes national programs, no specific local programs were given... more »

How to Find Homeschool Electives for Your Kids

By AHermitt

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Homeschool opponents like to point out that homeschoolers have limited access to extracurricular activities and elective classes. The truth, however, is that with a bit of work and creativity a homeschooler's options for electives are endless. ... more »

How to Find Old Articles from TIME Magazine for Free

By David Sarokin

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TIME Magazine is a rich source of US and world history since 1923, when it first began publishing. Here's how to access the full online archives of TIME's back issues, absolutely free... more »

How to find the Area of a Rectangle Room

By pianistic

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You need new flooring and you need to know how to figure out the area. If your room is a rectangle shape, here is how you can do it. If it is a square shape you will need a different formula and will need to check out my other article below, how ... more »

How to Find the Perimeter of a Square Room

By pianistic

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Whether you need to know the formula to calculate for new crown molding or base molding in your living room or a fence around your yard or to help with your child's school work, here is how you find the Perimeter of a Square... more »

How to Find the Right Homeschool COOP

By AutumnLeavz

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So you've started homeschooling and the inevitable question comes up about socialization. Coops are great ways to provide interaction with other children as well as taking some of the load off of you. Coops can be as simple as monthly ... more »

How to Garden With Children

By LaughingRedhead

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You'd like to have a nice garden AND not have it trampled by the rugrats. Children and dirt are a great combination! With a little planning and patience, you will find that gardening can be a fun and educational collaboration between you and ... more »

How to Get Connected to Homeschooling in Your State

By eHow Education Editor

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Get connected to other homeschooling families to get support, find opportunities to join together in both large and small group settings, and to inform yourself about educational and legal issues... more »

How to Give Your Homeschooler Standardized Tests

By AHermitt

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Depending on what state you live in, you may be required to give your home school student standardized tests. Use this guide to help you test your homeschooler appropriately... more »

How to grow readers

By annie20

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Many educators refer to growing readers and writers, also. The growing is a process that begins at infancy and continues a lifetime. No child can be read to at a frequency that it's bad for them. Some mothers read while children are still in ... more »

How to Have Fun in the Sun With Kids

By asksummer

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This article is for teachers, parents, babysitter and kids of all ages who might be searching for a few outdoor summer fun activities-when there is no pool or beach! Its hot out there, but you can still enjoy the outdoors with a few helpful ... more »

How to Help Your Child Learn To Read

By Walkaboutangel

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Whether you want to help your child get a head start on reading or your child is not succeeding at reading in school, there is a great deal that you can do to help with the process. Reading is one of the most important skills your child will ... more »

How to Home School Your Children Legally

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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In California, the legal battle over home schooling continues. Parent teachers were stunned on February 28, 2008 when Judge H. Walter Croskey of the Second District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled that children in the state between the ages ... more »

How to Homeschool in Iowa

By Denise Oliveri

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Starting a homeschool in Iowa requires a bit of work, but is perfectly legal. Care should be given to follow the laws, though. Read below for a basic overview of the laws for this state... more »

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