Homeschooling Curriculum

Many parents would like to homeschool, but choose not to because they believe that the curriculum costs too much. However, there are ways to homeschool on a budget. Always remember to shop around...

Did you know that researching the history of a house can make a great springboard for area and state history study? Actually, many things can be taught and developed by the study of a house and...

do you have a german text, that needs translating? whether an old postcard or a letter from a far relative, this e-how will show you how to easily get an accurate translation without having to pay...

Vintage books are in demand. You can actually make good use of them in a homeschool curriculum, especially if you are dissatisfied with modern books. Collecting them requires a little fancy work...

Engaging and teaching elementary school age kids about history can be a challenge. Many kids discount the value of learning about the past since they do not think it is relevant to today. As...

Life learning always has started in the home. It seems it is therefore very appropriate that this be part of a home schooled child’s curriculum. Children tend to blossom when they are being...

If you are homeschooling your children you will need homeschool curriculum. Even if you are a part of a homeschooling network that offers a ready-made curriculum, you may need to suppliment with...

The Creative Curriculum is the method used by Head Start as well as many other preschools. How can you implement the same strategies at home?

There are many different ways to home school, from "school-at-home" which takes the traditional school-room process into the home, to "unschooled" which is a less formal way of...

Many teachers and students struggle with the concepts and events of the American Revolution. This article is designed to provide a brief overview to assist any student or teacher in understanding...

If you have carefully compared all the deposits, checks written, withdrawals and debit card (check card) transactions as well as bank fees listed on your current bank statement with the amounts...

One of the more important times you might need to calculate a percentage in your head is when you are shopping. You find a great item and it is on sale for 20% off. What does it really cost then?...

Knowing how to reduce fractions can save time and prevent common mistakes. Working with larger numbers is always more difficult than working with smaller numbers. You may also be required to...

There may be times when you need to get a common denominator for two different fractions. Have you ever been cooking and you could not find the right size measuring cup? Maybe you needed a 1/4...

We don't have much money so we couldn't buy curriculum for our kids. I had to be very creative to find free and very cheap resources for homeschool. I want to share those with the homeschool...

Using Flashcards is a great way to learn new things. While they are easy enough to make by hand with a marker, printed flashcards are really nice to have because they look much nicer. The trouble...

Spanish is a popular romance language that many parents are hoping their children will pick up as they grow up. However, not every household has parents, or even one parent, who speaks a foreign...

Some parents make the mistake of assuming that their child will learn their abc’s and 123’s in Kindergarten, thinking they don’t have to teach them anything before entering school. The truth is, a...

Make your homeschool memorable, and creatively incorporate US Geography into the rest of your curriculum by doing lessons on one or more states per week. You may not get it all in one year, but...

Enjoy learning the beautiful Spanish Language with these FREE online tutorials. These are great, free resources for personal or professional development, the person who enjoys learning, as a...

Do you want to become a better writer? Whether you write fiction, essays, or papers for school, writing is a part of our lives. In order to become a better writer, read on!

How big is 1,000? Use this block to show your kids! The block represents the equivalent of 1,000 units from the base 10 set produced by Math-U-See, a popular mathematics curriculum. Finished...

We have been homeschooling for over twenty years now, and have picked up several ways to really save on homeschool supplies. Hopefully, how to homeschool for less money will help you save money.

This article gives instructions and ideas on how to homeschool your children using your local library, area resources, and common school supplies. It is a frugal and fun way to create unit studies...

This math manipulative will give your child a visual understanding of the fractions of a circle. The nesting circles give measurements in whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, and eighths. ...

Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages in the United States. Current census information tells us that the Hispanic Community will be the majority within twenty years. Therefore, it is...

Families who choose to educate their children at home have virtually unlimited options available to them. This article will assist you in narrowing down your options to the one that will work...

You are putting together reading material for your homeschool (or other) student(s) and you want to know if the text is grade appropriate. Is there an easy way to tell? You betcha. Here's how.

It may not always be easy to remember what you study. Have you ever studied really hard just to blank out on a test? Have you studied for a long time but had a hard time remembering all of the...

A decimal can be changed to a fraction with just a few easy steps.

As a 4-H member, you probably have put a lot of time into projects and learning new things. Maybe you have your eyes on a Grand Champion ribbon or a state fair trip. You load up your pigs, toss...

County and Sate fairs are exciting times for 4-H members. They allow the public to see what 4-H members have been working on so diligently throughout the year. How do you separate your project...

Is your child a 4-H member, but is not sure how to take full advantage of the opportunities 4-H offers? With a little effort in keeping up with the vast variety of activities, 4-H can be a...

With a rich history for over 100 years, many adults remember the joys of being a 4-H member. County fairs throughout the country continue showcase 4-H projects as a main attraction for fairgoers...

Want to increase kids’ intelligence on a deep level? Many do. This article is about actually expanding the mind on a deeper level – wiring it for success, not just using educational video games...

Teaching your child anything can be a real bonding experience. By teaching them you learn how they learn and in the process know how to teach them other skills later on. Teaching your own child...

Japanese can be one of the most difficult languages for a westerner to learn. If you want to get a jump start on your language learning than these tips can help you out.

The beauty of home school education is that kids have the opportunity to be viable contributors to their real society again. Young humans learn best holistically, and when home school education...

Designing your own free homeschool core curiculum can be a daunting task. These ideas may assist you in finding free homeschool resources for setting up a core curriculum.

Yes, your older child (ages 7 to 10) is learning to read independently. Now is NOT the time, however to stop reading books aloud to your child. By choosing books to read aloud that are beyond...

This is a fun activity for kids 4-6 years of age as a first introduction to the computer keyboard. I call this lesson: "What's the Buzz about Bees?" The objective here is to illustrate...

Cooking is a scientific process through which young children learn the basics of math and science. It also boosts their self esteem because they feel included in the day to day dynamics of family.

Home education is becoming more and more popular. There are many programs to choose from, ranging from complete curriculum packages to specialized subjects with which you can piece together your...

Learn how to solve word problems by using key words and phrases.

Learn how to identify and solve absolute value questions. Knowledge can be used for tests such as the SAT, PSAT, and ACT.

A Fairy Journal is a creative approach to Nature Journaling. Combining the observational skills developed in creating a Nature Journal the imagination is used to solve the problems faced when...

Creating a Nature Journal is a great activity to incorporate into hiking adventures. A Nature Journal provides a place to record memories at the moment they happen, study nature more in-depth,...

Creating a suet bird feeder with kids is a fun rewarding project that provides kids with an opportunity to study birds in a natural habitat. Many species of birds prefer suet to seed as a food...

One of the fun activities we have found when we're traveling, and at home, is going on a bug hunt. (We have two boys so loving bugs is a requirement in our family.) It's also great because it's...

A reading journal can help when it is time to write a book report or just to keep track of the story you are reading.