Homeschooling Basics

How to Homeschool Your Child

By eHow Education Editor

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Homeschooling is the ultimate way to get involved in your children's education and allows parents to tailor the curriculum to their kids' individual needs. You get to impart your values, share the excitement of learning and spend lots of quality ... more »

How to Make a Felt Book

By Jane Smith

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A few pieces of colorful felt, some cardboard, a pair of scissors and a glue stick are all you need to make your own felt book... more »

How to Make a Horn Book

By Jane Smith

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Few colonial families could afford many books. Most were lucky to have a copy of the King James Bible, Pilgrim's Progress and perhaps a copy of the Book of Common Prayer. Children were given horn books to learn their letters. Here is how to make ... more »

How to Make a Shadow Box: Part Two

By Jane Smith

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Use "How to Make a Shadow Box: Part One" to start your project, then begin here for Part Two!.. more »

How to Make Flash Cards for Letters and Numbers

By LiAnn YoungMcmullen

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This article will teach you how to make letter and number flash cards for children or adults who are learning to read... more »

How to Make Persimmon Jam

By Jane Smith

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Forget going to the gourmet markets for exotic jams. You can make tasty persimmon jam at home. This sometimes astringent fruit is delicious when fully ripe and properly prepared... more »

How to Obtain and use Free Educational Software for ages 2-10

By Chris N

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The following are free Educational software applications. A brief summary is listed for each program. 1. GCompris complete educational suite for children from 2 to 10. It includes more than 40 activities. It is board-based and currently includes ... more »

How to Test Homeschool Children

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Testing homeschool children is a very important subject that should not be taken lightly. There are several issues involved like what test to use and when to test and whether to test at all. A homeschool parent is already busy enough with life; ... more »

How to Write a Book Report for Elementary School

By jjmaughan

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With such an emphasis on literacy in elementary education, there's no doubt that your elementary school student will have to write a book report at some point. Some teachers have strict guidelines for how they want the book report to be created, ... more »

How to add and subtract fractions having different denominators

By Ron Auerbach

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Fractions are something that scare many people. But they're not really as tough as you think. In this article, I'll show you how to add and subtract fractions having different denominators. And as a skilled instructor, I'll walk you through every ... more »

How to Build an Arch Bridge

By eHow Education Editor

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An arch bridge is the oldest and strongest type of bridge; some of these bridges have survived from ancient Roman times. Most of these bridges are not built of stone anymore, but of structural steel members bolted together, possibly in ... more »

How to convert a decimal to a fraction

By Ron Auerbach

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Changing or converting a decimal into a fraction isn't as tough as it may seem. This article will show you how to easily and quickly do the conversion. And I'll walk you through step-by-step!.. more »

How to Improve Your Child's Creative Writing Skills.

By Treciagayle

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One mandatory skill taught in elementary schools throughout the United States is creative writing. This activity requests the student to select a topic or accept a topic by the teacher, and write a lengthy composition surrounding the topic. When ... more »

How to Plan Successful Homeschool Field Trips

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The freedom to plan field trips to just about anywhere is one of the benefits of home schooling. Unlike their counterparts in traditional schools, home schooling families have the option to go on overnight trips, and the freedom to visit places ... more »

How to Start Homeschooling Journals for Reading

By Daviyd Peterson

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For developing computer-based homeschooling students, journaling is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to accelerate students' self-esteem and overall personal development. Chronicling the thoughts out of his or her head and putting them ... more »

How to Homeschool Your First Grade Child

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The decision to homeschool your child brings with it a heavy set of responsibilities and multiple roles: advocate, curriculum designer, teacher and so on. Homeschooling is a major commitment and an ongoing process. Here are some beginning ... more »

How to Learn a New Language Without an Instructor

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Learning a new language on your own allows you to set your own learning schedule. You can speed through topics that you find easy and spend more time on topics that may be mentioned only briefly by an instructor. Follow these steps to learn a new ... more »

How to Start a Homeschool Co-op

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Homeschool co-op is a group of parents that come together to teach their kids in a group setting. The parents teach the classes once a week and the kids get to meet other homeschoolers. The co-op can charge a supply fee per class or a membership ... more »

How to start homeschooling

By lessonsforlife

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Homeschooling is hard but it is definitely beneficial for you and your children. Getting started is the hardest part,however once you get started you'll never want to stop!.. more »

How to Ask Parents to Allow Homeschooling

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Schools have changed a lot. They are not like the schools most adults remember. Students are faced with many challenges such as peer pressure, the pressure to do well and the pressure to keep up in a fast-paced classroom. Many students do not do ... more »

How to compare fractions

By Ron Auerbach

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Fractions can be scary for many people. But they're not really as tough as you think. In this article, I'll show you how easily compare one fraction to another... more »

How to Convince Your Parents to let you go to School When you are Home Schooled

By eHow Education Editor

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Parents choose to home school children for many different reasons. Some have religious differences with public education curriculum. Some feel their children will be unsafe at public school. Others believe they can provide their child a better ... more »

How to create your own free homeschooling worksheets

By jenstewart

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Make your own free homeschooling worksheets to enhance learning using a simple spelling software... more »

How to Deal with Homeschool Misconceptions

By eHow Education Editor

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One of the most common questions you're likely to get as a new homeschooler is "Why homeschool?" Family members will ask. Friends will ask. Even strangers will ask once you tell them why Johnny isn't in school. In spite of the rising popularity ... more »

How to Deal With Homeschooling Burnout

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Homeschooling your kids should be a challenging but rewarding experience. If you're suffering from homeschooling burnout, though, it might not feel so rewarding. Avoiding this crash and burn might be easier than you think, and it all starts with ... more »

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