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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 Get Your Aversion-To-Writing Child to Write

By DreamLiving

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You've given your child a home school writing assignment (or your child brings home a writing assignment) and the paper is blank. Or, your child wrote a paper for the home school educator or school teacher and it is covered with corrections. ... more »

How to Give Your Homeschooler Standardized Tests

By AHermitt

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Depending on what state you live in, you may be required to give your home school student standardized tests. Use this guide to help you test your homeschooler appropriately... more »

How to GRAPH THE POINTS of some IRRATIONAL NUMBERS on the NUMBER LINE.

By Z-MATH

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It is relatively easy to Exactly Graph some Points of any REAL NUMBER on the NUMBER LINE. To Exactly Graph the Point of an IRRATIONAL NUMBER on the NUMBER LINE is more challenging. This Article will show HOW TO Graph some Points of IRRATIONAL ... more »

How to Have Fun in the Sun With Kids

By AskSummer

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This article is for teachers, parents, babysitter and kids of all ages who might be searching for a few outdoor summer fun activities-when there is no pool or beach! Its hot out there, but you can still enjoy the outdoors with a few helpful ... more »

How to Have Fun Learning about the English Language

By laurapayne

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If you have always been fascinated with language and have been curious to know more about the rules and reasons behind them - but you haven’t wanted to read a dull text book; there are other ways to learn more and have fun while you are doing it. ... more »

How to Hear Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

By Walkaboutangel

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Red Skelton was a great Comedian and a National Treasure... In this clip from his show in 1969 he discusses and recites the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. It is a priceless gift he left to his country... more »

How to Help Your Child Learn To Read

By Walkaboutangel

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Whether you want to help your child get a head start on reading or your child is not succeeding at reading in school, there is a great deal that you can do to help with the process. Reading is one of the most important skills your child will ... more »

How to Help Your Child Memorize The Multiples of 9

By geske1221

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Here is an Easy way to teach your child the multiples of 9. Here is a little tip I learned from my teacher back in school and thought it might help some parents out there... more »

How to Help Your Preschooler with Reading and Writing

By Melanierose

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Engaging a child who is in preschool to learn how to read and write can be a difficult task for any parent or caregiver. Here is an activity that can give your preschooler the courage they need to strive!.. more »

How to Homeschool a Preschooler

By Whitepines

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Today, children enter Kindergarten already knowing the skills that children a few generations ago expected to learn in Kindergarten. If your child doesn't attend preschool, you will need to be sure he or she learns those skills at home. More and ... more »

How to Homeschool For Less

By brantsbabe

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Homeschooling is a great way to bring the best education to your child and teach important values as well. One of the most challenging aspects of starting to homeschool is that materials are expensive. Here are some budget friendly ways to ... more »

How to Homeschool in Iowa

By Denise Oliveri

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Starting a homeschool in Iowa requires a bit of work, but is perfectly legal. Care should be given to follow the laws, though. Read below for a basic overview of the laws for this state... more »

How to Homeschool in Kansas

By Denise Oliveri

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Before you make your decision to homeschool in the State of Kansas, read this basic overview of the laws required of homeschoolers. Beginning a homeschool in this state is relatively easy, but you must be aware of the laws before you start... more »

How to Homeschool in Wisconsin

By Denise Oliveri

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Wisconsin has relaxed laws when it comes to homeschooling. However, it is important to make sure that you are following them in order to continue homeschooling for the long-term. Read on to learn how to homeschool in Wisconsin... more »

How to Homeschool Legally in Montana

By Rachele Willoughby

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So you’re thinking about homeschooling but you’re not sure where to start? Don’t worry! Meeting the legal requirements to homeschool in Montana is MUCH easier than you think!.. more »

How to Homeschool Lesson Plan using a Traditional Curriculum Textbook

By reluctantexpert

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Traditional textbooks can be useful for new homeschoolers, or multiple grade level home classrooms; especially for subjects not suitable for group teaching, such as math or spelling. Having a basic curriculum plan overview for the home school ... more »

How to Homeschool Temporarily

By AHermitt

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Occasionally a person has a need to homeschool for a short period of time. It can be due to illness, or it can be just to get a child back on track. While I would not recommend homeschooling for just a year or two to everyone, I have seen that it ... more »

How to Homeschool While Working From Home

By AHermitt

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When I started homeschooling my children who were six and eight at the time, I had to give up my work from home business. As a new homeschooling mom, I needed to fully grasp what I was doing with my kids and they also needed my full attention. ... more »

How to HOMESCHOOL YOUR ASPERGER'S CHILD

By DandelionMom

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Homeschooling is a blessing and allows you to feel confident knowing that you are giving your children the absolute best education possible. When homeschooling a child on the autism spectrum, there can be specific and unique challenges. My older ... more »

How to Identify the Numbers, that are Members of the Different Sets of Numbers, the Easy Way.

By Z-MATH

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Every Number is a Member of a Set of Numbers. Some Numbers are Members of at most Two Sets, and some Numbers are Members of every Set. This Article will help to Identify to what Sets of Numbers, a Number is a Member of, when the Number is called ... more »

How to improve your child’s reading skills

By april ort

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Fluent reading skill is one of the most essential foundations for a child’s success in school and beyond. It is never too early to begin developing your child’s literary ability. This article will give you tips on how you can encourage your child ... more »

How to increase your child's reading level.

By Joke

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Do you as a parent want to help increase your child's reading level? Here's how... more »

How to Integrate Homeschooling with Family Life

By AHermitt

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When most people start homeschooling, they tend to bring school into the home and continue to function as if the kids are in traditional schools. This may work for some people, but it takes away much of the freedom that homeschooling is supposed ... more »

How to Join a Homeschool Co-op

By eHow Education Editor

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Homeschoolers enjoy the freedom homeschooling brings when it comes to curriculum, scheduling and hands-on educational guidance for their kids. However, most homeschoolers know the importance of having a good support group. Homeschool co-ops ... more »

How to Join the Homeschool Legal Defense Association

By Susan H Pardoe

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Do you belong to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association? Are you a homeschool family? HSLDA defends and protects the rights of homeschooling families to teach their children at home. How many people can afford a lawyer? The cost for a ... more »