10 Tips for Successful Homeschooling
\nfrom the Start<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Homeschool is not traditional school at home<\/strong><\/li>\n
- The only thing you really need to homeschool is Flexibility<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
- You don’t have to do it all<\/strong><\/li>\n
- There is no right or wrong way to homeschool<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get very comfortable and familiar with the rules<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Keep track from the start<\/strong><\/li>\n
- The two most important questions to answer before picking curriculum<\/strong><\/li>\n
- All-in-one is not always best<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get social
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\n11 of Our Favorite Secular Elementary
\nCurriculum Resources<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n- MCP Mathematics<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Explode the Code<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sequential Spelling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Voyages in English<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Comprehension Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Language Arts Handbook<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Winning with Writing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Big Ideas through History<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Science by the Grade<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Core Skills: Science<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Spectrum Common Core<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\n5 Simple Ways to Save Money
\non Homeschooling<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Go to the library<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy used books<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit the dollar store<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Keep an eye out for Bundle Sales<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch for other sales and special promotions<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\n6 Simple Items for Homeschool Success<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- A Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry erase boards and markers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teaching board (easel<\/a>, table-top<\/a>, or poster<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Display board<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Organization<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Blocks<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 Steps for Meeting the
\n<\/a>Common Core Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Get the standards <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Match each benchmark to daily work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Track progress and standards met<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Assess mastery of each standard<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong>\n
11 of Our Favorite Secular Elementary
\nCurriculum Resources<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n- MCP Mathematics<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Explode the Code<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sequential Spelling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Voyages in English<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Comprehension Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Language Arts Handbook<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Winning with Writing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Big Ideas through History<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Science by the Grade<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Core Skills: Science<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Spectrum Common Core<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\n5 Simple Ways to Save Money
\non Homeschooling<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Go to the library<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy used books<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit the dollar store<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Keep an eye out for Bundle Sales<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch for other sales and special promotions<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\n6 Simple Items for Homeschool Success<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- A Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry erase boards and markers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teaching board (easel<\/a>, table-top<\/a>, or poster<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Display board<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Organization<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Blocks<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 Steps for Meeting the
\n<\/a>Common Core Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Get the standards <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Match each benchmark to daily work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Track progress and standards met<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Assess mastery of each standard<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong>\n
5 Simple Ways to Save Money
\non Homeschooling<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Go to the library<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy used books<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit the dollar store<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Keep an eye out for Bundle Sales<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch for other sales and special promotions<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\n6 Simple Items for Homeschool Success<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- A Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry erase boards and markers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teaching board (easel<\/a>, table-top<\/a>, or poster<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Display board<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Organization<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Blocks<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 Steps for Meeting the
\n<\/a>Common Core Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Get the standards <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Match each benchmark to daily work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Track progress and standards met<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Assess mastery of each standard<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong>\n
6 Simple Items for Homeschool Success<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- A Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry erase boards and markers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teaching board (easel<\/a>, table-top<\/a>, or poster<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Display board<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Organization<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Blocks<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 Steps for Meeting the
\n<\/a>Common Core Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Get the standards <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Match each benchmark to daily work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Track progress and standards met<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Assess mastery of each standard<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong>\n
4 Steps for Meeting the
\n<\/a>Common Core Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Get the standards <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Match each benchmark to daily work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Track progress and standards met<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Assess mastery of each standard<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n4 Different Methods for Keeping and
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nManaging Homeschool Records<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Stickers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Teacher Planner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Portfolio and Recording keeping sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Homeschooling Weekly Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10 Fun Ways to Teach History<\/a><\/h2>\n
\n - \n
- Build It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Map It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Play Games<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Create It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduce Historical Fiction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Write About It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cook It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Museums and Historic Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click each idea to learn more…<\/em><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
4 Things to Try when your Homeschool Math <\/a>
\nProgram isn’t Working<\/a><\/h2>\n- \n
- Assess, Assess, Assess!<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get hands on<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make it a game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n7 Ways to Teach Elementary Science
\nConcepts without a Curriculum<\/a><\/h2>\n- \n
- Reference a science encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy science kits<\/a> or a monthly subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Explore outside<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit museums, zoos, and nature centers<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use online resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn science songs or poems<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6 Steps for Teaching Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n
- Have basic science tools<\/a> available<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Try a new approach<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Read Aloud Historic Texts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check sheets<\/strong><\/li>\n