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Investigate homeschooling options and basics, from preschool and special education to creating a Christian curriculum. Whether you’re homeschool educated and wondering how to get into college or you’re a new parent struggling to choose a homeschooling philosophy, eHow has answers to your alternative education questions. Just embarking with your child on a homeschooling journey? Check out helpful How Tos on meeting education standards, planning lessons, buying supplies and scheduling your lesson plans.

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How to Create Your Own Books on Tape for Children

By christieo1

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Creating your own books on tape is an easy and fun way to keep them feeling close to special family and friends no matter how far away they live. These tapes will quickly become some of your children's most treasured possessions. It is also a ... more »

How to Customize a Homeschool Curriculum

By eHow Education Editor

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Certainly every child is not the same as another. Each individual needs nurturing and guidance toward their own specific goals and abilities. That is why you have chosen to homeschool your children. You will need to customize information for each ... more »

How to Deal With Being Homeschooled

By eHow Education Editor

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Homeschooling can be a positive experience, but there are some negatives that go with it as well. Missing are the built-in social experiences and friendships that mainstream schooling brings. Homeschooling can be a positive experience if you ... more »

How to Demonstrate how a Solar Eclipse Blocks the Sun

By Bobbi Holmes

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During a solar eclipse the moon moves between the earth and the sun, and totally blocks the sun from view. Sometimes it is difficult for children to understand how the moon, which is so much smaller than the sun, could hide the sun from our view ... more »

How to Develop a Homeschool Unit Study

By Denise Oliveri

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Unit studies are very popular among homeschooling families because they provide the opportunity to teach kids who are on different levels the same material. Unit studies also incorporate one theme or idea into all of the subjects taught in school ... more »

How to divide fractions

By Ron Auerbach

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Fractions can literally send shivers up one's spine. But they're not really as tough as some may think. In this article, I'll show you how to divide fractions. And I'll walk you through each step, making the process as painless as possible... more »

How to Do Feminist Homeschooling

By eHow Education Editor

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Feminist homeschooling differs from a traditional curriculum because there's an intentional agenda to focus on the contributions of women for each core subject of study. This method engages in exploring subjects based on the experiences unique to ... more »

How to Educate Blind Children

By eHow Education Editor

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The proper education of blind children has come under scrutiny over the last few years, mostly due to the lack of consistency in learning plans. Care must be taken to implement the basics, such as teaching braille and teaching blind children to ... more »

How to Educate Children With ADD

By eHow Education Editor

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Educating children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) can be challenging and frustrating. Children with ADD are usually unable to stick to tasks and are often disruptive in class, requiring extra effort from teachers to keep their learning ... more »

How to Educate Children With Cerebral Palsy

By eHow Education Editor

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Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that impairs impairment motor skills and physical health, can be a profound challenge when it comes time to educate a child. Success will depend upon the degree of impairment and whether any mental ... more »

How to Educate Children With Epilepsy

By eHow Education Editor

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Epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes seizures, affects millions of children all over the world. Depending upon the severity of the case, epilepsy should not significantly impair a child's ability to learn as long as medical treatment is ... more »

How to Educate Children With Spina Bifida

By eHow Education Editor

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Spina bifida, a disabling birth defect that affects the brain and spinal column, can be a profound challenge when it comes time to educate a child. Since the continual medical attention is often required, it may be difficult to place children ... more »

How to Educate Emotionally Disturbed Children

By eHow Education Editor

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Emotionally disturbed children may require additional care and counseling to eliminate the mental obstacles to learning. Thorough examination from mental health care professionals is required before a child can be introduced into a typical classroom... more »

How to effectively teach your child at home.

By Joke

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Would you like to teach your child at home. But you don' think you will be effective. Then you may want to try these tips... more »

How to Encourage a Child Writing

By eHow Education Editor

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Children love to express themselves and do so freely as long as they are supported and encouraged. Many children are naturally drawn to writing, only to have their enthusiasm dampened by criticism that's meant to help. Instead of criticism, offer ... more »

How to Entertain A Hyper Child

By ashfeather

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You won't drive yourselves nuts anymore after this one!.. more »

How to Equip a Room for Homeschooling

By eHow Education Editor

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Using a separate room for major homeschooling tasks is the best practice, unless no separate room is available. The next best idea is to use a guest room or another room that is seldom used or gets little daily traffic. A homeschool room needs to ... more »

How to Evaluate Homeschooled Children

By eHow Education Editor

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Each year homeschool parents scramble to figure out how to tell the state that their children are doing well in school. There are several options for reporting the child's progress to the state. A child can be tested or an evaluation may satisfy ... more »

How to Find Christian Homeschool Classes Online

By eHow Education Editor

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You can find online courses in a wide variety of disciplines from college courses to defensive driving, so it comes as no surprise that online classes exist as a homeschooling option as well. With a small investment of time, you can locate ... more »

How to Find Elapsed Time (using a clock)

By Gershonah

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Sometimes students and adults are asked to determine how much time has elapsed from one time of the day to another time of the day. This simple procedure works well in my classroom. Other teachers have asked me to explain it to them so that ... more »

How to Find Homeschool Supplies at Yard Sales

By Rhyah Fletcher

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Homeschooling can run families hundreds to thousands of dollars per year. Homeschooling swaps, while beneficial, aren't always available to every homeschooling family. Most people can find a yard sale or two where hidden homeschooling treasures ... more »

How to Find Out if a Book is Too Hard to Understand

By AthenaH19

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Sometimes you just want to read a book without grabbing a dictionary every minute. Here is how to tell if a book is too hard to understand... more »

How to Find Time for Christian Homeschooling

By eHow Education Editor

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Families often find it difficult to manage the necessary school time required to incorporate Christian homeschooling into their family's active daily life. If you decide to take charge of your children's education with a faith-based homeschool ... more »

How to get a Diploma Without Attending School

By MelanieF

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No matter what your age or circumstance, you may find yourself in need of a diploma. A diploma is basically a certificate that verifies that a named person has completed a program of study successfully. Today, it is necessary to have a diploma ... more »

How to Get Free Fire Safety Posters for Kids and Teachers

By missforty

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The U.S. Fire Administration provides fun and educational materials free of charge... more »