How important are language skill-building exercises for kids? From our baby’s first cooing and babbling sounds, they’re beginning to use language to express their thoughts. In fact, all types of nonverbal communication, from pointing and gesturing, to facial expressions, to crying, are early signs of language that help set the stage for more complex language... The post 9 Helpful At-Home Language Skill-Building Exercises for Kids appeared first on Modern Homeschool Family ..read more

Extracurricular activities are not only clubs or organizations that colleges look at to choose prospects for upcoming freshman classes but are often the most loved aspects of one’s educational journey. Traditional extracurricular activities include sports teams, drama club and student council, however the list of extracurricular activities accessible to today’s youth has grown exponentially in the past few years and colleges recognize this. A question parents often ask is, “which extracurriculars are best for my homeschooled child”? The answer to that is rarely simple but is definitely importa ..read more

The beautiful thing about homeschooling is the wide variety of curriculum options available. That can also be the most overwhelming thing about homeschooling. With so many options, choosing one can be a source of anxiety.  Picking the wrong curriculum can create a homeschool environment that’s not enjoyable for anyone. One important way to make sure your homeschool works for you and your child is to know her learning style. No matter how great your homeschool plans and lessons are, if they don’t fit with the way she learns best, it’s likely she will struggle and become frustrated. Here are som ..read more

Educational Opportunities at Epcot for Homeschoolers is made possible by OrlandoFunTickets.com, a trusted resource for discount Disney World tickets.   As a homeschooling family, you know that learning doesn’t stop because the text books are put away. We seek out opportunities for our children to learn every day; whether it be a life skill like getting the oil changed in your car or reinforcing what you’ve been studying by pointing out real-life correlations. There’s no reason for learning to stop when you’re on vacation either. Ok, don’t throw the rotten tomatoes at me! I’m not talking abo ..read more

This free Robotics lesson plan is made possible by hoopla digital, one of my favorite STEAM unit study resources. Please consider expressing your thanks to hoopla digital on Twitter or Facebook. All opinions expressed are those of the author. To utilize time well in the homeschool classroom, I often try to integrate different curricular areas into my lessons. That’s why I love using STEAM lessons! STEAM lessons incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to help your child receive a well-rounded education and develop their strengths. STEAM is also about incorporating futuristic ..read more

What to Teach When Homeschooling Eight Grade is part of our “What to Teach” series. Click here to learn what to teach for other grades. For even more details, check out the Year-by-Year Teaching Guide for Homeschoolers. Eighth grade builds on knowledge and skills gained in seventh grade while exposing children to increasingly more complex topics. This year should also help prepare your child for more rigorous work in high school. Here’s a simple guide for what to cover and develop in eighth grade. What to Teach When Homeschooling Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Language Arts Among the topics your c ..read more

This Free Planets Unit Study for Homeschoolers is made possible by hoopla digital, one of my favorite STEAM unit study resources. Please consider expressing your thanks on Twitter or Facebook. All opinions expressed are those of the author. Homeschooling gives you the opportunity to allow your children to explore their passions. It’s not taking a break to build an app, learn about weather affecting your community, or read about planets and galaxies. All of the exploration your children encounter through reading, writing, watching videos, and creating relate to your homeschooling curriculum an ..read more

This post is made possible by Typesy.com. Please consider saying “thank you” on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Homeschooling gives you the flexibility to teach electives such as foreign language, music, art, computer skills and typing. With that flexibility, however, comes the need for resources to help you teach those content areas. We often find ourselves wondering how to teach subjecting you know nothing about when you’re homeschooling. While we all took math, science, writing, and reading courses as students, some of the exploratory areas are not as familiar to parents trying to give the ..read more

This Free Planets Unit Study for Homeschoolers is made possible by hoopla digital, one of my favorite STEAM unit study resources. Please consider expressing your thanks on Twitter or Facebook. All opinions expressed are those of the author. A few weeks ago, I shared with you how I create unit studies and a great resource, hoopla digital, for free eBooks, video and other learning materials. This week, I’ve taken it a step farther. As a continuation of my partnership with hoopla digital, I’m thrilled to have put together an entire unit study that you can download for free! Free Planets Unit Stud ..read more

A lot of homeschool parents will admit math was not their favorite subject in high school. Even if it wasn’t the best part of your day in school, you have to admit, now that you’re all grown up, you see how important it is and how it plays a role in your every day life – and not just because you have to teach it to your kids. Making math meaningful for teens might seem like an impossible dream but I promise it’s easier than you think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in occupations related to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—is projected to grow to ..read more