Homeschooling Videos

Digital time is usually not taught to special needs students until they reach higher grades, but a normal clock is usually taught first. Discover how an understanding of a normal clock is applied...

When teaching a classroom of students that contains students with special needs, it's important to sit the most understanding students close to the students who have special needs. Learn about the...

When teaching students with special needs in inclusive classrooms, many people employ team teaching techniques. Discover how kids with special needs often split their time with a homeroom and a...

Decimals are taught to special needs students in most of the same ways as they are taught in other classrooms, but the process is simplified. Learn about using money to teach decimals to special...

A life skills portfolio for special needs students usually includes stories that are related to specific social skills. Discover how anecdotal records are kept for special needs students with help...

A few commonly used special education terms include abbreviations, such as LD for learning disabled, BED for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed and OHI for health impaired. Learn about how...

When teaching language life skills to special education students, it's important to be direct and repetitive. Find out how special education teachers compensate for the disadvantages faced by...

In special education, the standard course of study should be modified and simplified to help kids with special needs to remember. Learn about research-based instructional programs that are used to...

Special education is the provision of free and appropriate education to children who have special needs. Find out how the problem-solving method is used in special education teaching with help...

Any parent is considered qualified to homeschool a child with down syndrome in most states, but research the requirements and restrictions in the school district to make sure the child is getting...

To report bad homeschooling, contact the local school system to deal with the situation, or contact the police and Department of Family and Protective Services if the child's safety is in...

Getting a high school diploma at home can be done in one of three ways: graduating from homeschool, getting a GED or working with a correspondence school. Choose a way to graduate from high school...

Homeschooling a kindergartner involves teaching them numbers, letters, shapes, colors and beginning writing and reading. Educate a kindergartner at home to prepare them for the first grade with...

To apply for homeschooling online, visit the Home School Legal Defense Association's Web site and get requirement information for all 50 states. Apply online or through the mail to homeschool a...

Finishing high school online is possible either through a correspondence school, through an online public school or by getting a graduate equivalency diploma. Complete high school online from the...

To get a workers permit while being homeschooled, check online for the requirements in each state and find an employer willing to work around a homeschooling schedule. Have an after or before...

Free online schools are available from home in some states when the government has proof that a student is homeschooled; community colleges are also an option for taking online courses. Attend a...

Earning a GED at home requires using computer programs and textbooks as study materials, and signing up to take the exam. Get a graduate equivalency diploma at home with advice from a homeschool...

Homeschooling laws vary from state to state and need to be analyzed and assessed before decide to homeschool children. Learn about homeschooling laws of different states with tips from a...

Local homeschooling groups are beneficial for both parent and child, as they allow the family to interact with other families who homeschool. Find local homeschooling groups with tips from a...

A homeschooling curriculum can be created from scratch or purchased at teacher-supply stores. Create a homeschooling curriculum with tips from a homeschooling mother in this free video on...

Homeschooling records are sometimes required by the state, and good records essentially create an academic transcript for each child. Keep good homeschooling records with tips from a homeschooling...

A homeschooling schedule is customized for each individual family, and it flexes with daily routines. Keep a homeschooling schedule with tips from a homeschooling mother in this free video on...

Keeping homeschool interesting means getting creative with the academic curriculum and taking the children out of the traditional classroom setting. Keep homeschooling interesting with tips from a...

Deciding if homeschooling is the right choice requires considering financial, economical and practical factors. Make a choice about children's education with tips from a homeschooling mother in...

Getting started with homeschooling requires a slow start and incorporating a child's interests into the curriculum. Get started homeschooling a child with tips from a homeschooling mother in this...

To teach music in a homeschool setting, enroll a student in a community homeschool band, or find out if a local public school has dual enrollment opportunities for a homeschool student to play in...

Physical fitness in a homeschool environment takes the form of daily play outdoors, participating in the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness or joining youth sports teams. Offer physical...

Teaching art in a homeschool setting requires supplying lots of paper, markers, paint and other crafts, researching co-op art programs in the area for a more advanced art student and incorporating...

Teaching history in a homeschool environment can be a fun experience using a book series, such as "American Girls" or "Little House on the Prairie," which can incorporate history into crafts and...

Field trips are an important aspect of homeschooling where students can visit local historical or educational sites, and then can venture outside the community to experience museums, national...

The term "unschooling" in regards to homeschooling is a process of using everyday life experiences as educational opportunities, like using baking to learn chemistry, learning history through...

Teaching a homeschooled student to read involves getting a reading program to get them started, investing in "Little Reader" books and reading to the child on a regular basis. Take advantage of...

Homeschooled students can volunteer at a variety of places to gain experience in a field of interest and to gain valuable community service hours. Keep track of a homeschooled student's volunteer...

Choosing supplies for homeschooling depends on the child's areas of interest, but basic supplies include writing utensils, different types of paper, textbooks and other crafts. Pick out simple...

Getting a driver's license while being homeschooled varies from state to state, but usually involves taking a driving test and getting a learners permit before attaining their driver's license....

Books for homeschooling are available at local teacher supply stores, through homeschooling catalogs and through homeschool support groups that usually have end-of-year curriculum sales. Find...

Curriculums for homeschooling can be ordered from reputable companies such as Abeka, Sun Lite and Calvert School one grade level at a time. Choose a complete curriculum, or supplement different...

Signing up for homeschooling requires visiting the Homeschool Legal Defense Web site for the local laws, notifying the local school of the decision and submitting paperwork to be registered with...

Homeschooling can offer many socialization opportunities for both child and parent through homeschool support groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and organized field trips. Provide socializing...

When getting materials for homeschooling, search on Ebay, borrow books from friends or check out homeschooling textbooks from the local library. Find homeschooling materials, which can be retired...

Homeschool and preschool are both great options for a young child, where homeschooling utilizes everyday life experiences in the classroom and preschool offers more interaction with similarly-aged...

Distance learning programs are a great supplement to homeschooling because the assignments are graded and a record is kept of the student's work. Find a distance learning program online for a...

Homeschooling programs for kids with learning disabilities can be supplemented with local school resources, or they can be customized at home to fit the student's learning level. Develop a...

Homeschooling and public schooling both have their benefits, as a homeschooled child receives a customized curriculum and a child attending public school gets to interact more with peers. Weigh...

Developing a homeschool preschool schedule involves teaching around nap times, using dry erase boards, letter magnets and counting games to teach them and utilizing everyday activities as a...

To choose a homeschooling program, find textbooks written specifically for homeschoolers that provide lesson plans and answer keys. Customize a curriculum for homeschooled children, making sure to...

Teach foreign language in homeschool by finding a COOP class, getting a tutor, attending an online virtual high school or registering for a class at a local community college. Learn several...

Teach science in homeschool by purchasing high school science text, which includes labs, or by logging on to the Internet to purchase science equipment and textbooks. Enroll at a local community...

Teach math in homeschool by purchasing user-friendly textbooks, hiring a tutor or by signing up for classes online. Learn several methods for teaching math to homeschoolers with tips from a...