Homeschooling Myths: Lack of Socialization
What about socialization? How do homeschoolers socialize? To be honest, this is one of those questions that most homeschoolers always seem to get. It’s really such a non-issue that it can be funny! Homeschoolers agree that socialization is a necessary and important part of the development of the whole child. But, the reality is that […]
When Your Children Don’t Learn the Same Way
My two children don’t do anything alike. One enjoys playing football and watching scary movies, the other prefers building model cars and reading biographies. When I decided that homeschooling would best fit their educational needs a few years back, I didn’t foresee how their differences would impact my teaching — and their learning! I figured […]
Homeschool Convention Homework for Parents
As a new homeschooler, you may not be too familiar with homeschool conventions. These events are so fun and insightful, but they can be a tad overwhelming if you’ve never been to one. There is so much to see and do, that between the vendor hall, workshops, and guest speakers, you will need to do […]
Time4Learning’s 2017 Homeschool Convention Itinerary
Flights are booked and hotel reservations are made. Time4Learning is making its way to several homeschool conventions in the next few months and we can’t wait to see familiar faces and get to know new ones. Homeschool Convention season is a time of year we always look forward too as it gives us an opportunity […]
3 Ways to Grow Your Child’s Foreign Language Skills
The time had finally come and we were ready for our family vacation to Mexico. After the 6-hour flight, we finally landed and made our way to baggage claim to collect our belongings. As we stepped outside to catch a ride to our hotel, I saw a man yell, “Necesitas que te lleven?” I didn’t […]
Homeschool Unit Study Supplement: Giving, Hope, and Family
And just like that, the year is coming to a close, and the end-of-year hustle and bustle is upon us. If you’re like me at this time of year, homeschooling tends to get lost in the shuffle of preparing meals, travel arrangements, buying gifts, and more. But humor me and forget all about your to-do […]