Homeschooling Basics

So you need a whiteboard for homeschooling (or any purpose), but you can't afford one right now or don't have the ability to get one. Make your own inexpensive, small whiteboard. Here's how.

There are basically two ways to sketch a perfect circle without using a cylindrical object. That would be considered cheating in the drafting world.

Math manipulatives are a helpful teaching tool from preschool through the early elementary years. While you can buy many different math manipulatives, these can be expensive. Homemade options...

As you teach your child in your homeschool, one way you will check how much knowledge they are gaining is through having them write a paper. When a child writes an essay, story, or poem, you can...

Would you like a break from the chore of making dinner? Start by giving the children a cooking lesson, teaching them how to read a recipe, use the measuring cup and spoons, find the various...

Making waxed paper leaf sun catchers is a fun and interesting way to explore nature in a hands-on way while practicing research skills. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this educational activity.

Laminating paper protects the paper from spills and normal wear and tear. It also makes the paper appear more attractive. Some things you may want to laminate are awards, certificates, paintings,...

Looking for an activity that will exercise your kids' fine motor skills, expose them to an ancient Japanese art and get their hearts pounding all at once? Make an origami frog Olympics and watch...

Success in school primarily depends upon a child's ability to read and write. Luckily, there are ways parents can support their child's literacy development at home. Everyday life provides us with...

Many schools request that all the textbooks used by students be protected.Usually book covers will be a need on the school supply lists provided by the school your child attends.As a parent,I know...

Choiceboards are great tools for teaching children to structure their free time and to be more responsible for their choices. Not all choiceboards are created equal though. This will show you how...

This is a great project for any student interested in earthquakes and looking for a Science Fair Project. A typical seismograph works in a very simple way. A heavy weight is fastened to a...

Learn to make educational and fun games to play with your kids using household objects and inexpensive supplies. Creating the game is half the fun!

Homeschooling can generate a lot of waste. It is our duty, as parents, to teach our children to live greener. In doing this, our Earth can be a better place on which to live.

The true test of learning is to be able to translate that knowledge to real life circumstances. And there's no more interesting way for a kid to do that than to play a game that focuses on what...