by Alan Williamson, Guest Contributor

After a few challenging weeks, your child has made the successful jump to being a preschooler. The first few days were shaky, but now, he consistently earns praise for his performance inside and outside the classroom. He has also found the right balance between being independent and being a dependable classmate to his peers.

With just a few weeks left to go before his toddlers’ nursery classes end, you are now thinking about the next challenges he is about to face — specifically, his advancement to primary school.

by Christina Yeager

Hands on learning, especially in the way of experimenting with science is highly beneficial. It’s very important to always be safe and to have fun! Any student can learn vis reading how chemicals react in science curriculum, but actually being able to do, watch and see can make a world of difference. Build amazing and entertaining science projects to go along with homeschooling lesson plans with these free online resources.

by Christina Yeager

Nothing can replace the hands on learning benefits of experimenting with science projects. It’s a totally different experience from simply learning how chemicals react to one another, how metal responds with certain elements and how even water and air can change when manipulated than actually doing and watching. So, jump in and get your hands dirty while conducting exciting and creative science projects to accompany homeschooling curriculum with these free online resources. 

by Andrea Pretorian, Guest Contributor

“Math” carries stress and anxiety for many students.

In fact, studies show that anxiety and even avoidance around math and related subjects can start for children as young as five years of age, which unfortunately means there is a huge opportunity for this anxiety to grow over the course of development. This is further reinforced by how education and popular culture may lump people into being either “math people” or not, as though there is some intrinsic mathematical ability that you must be born with in order to enjoy long-term STEM success. How can we show students that they can develop the skills they need in order to thrive in math and science?

by Christina Yeager

Math is a vital element of developmental education and it’s no surprise that most states require mathematics curriculum for homeschoolers. Instruction materials are the sole management homeschooling parents, guardians, tutors and teachers’. Finding helpful and productive resources can be a challenge. Here are five more online resources for math that homeschoolers can use to satisfy curriculum requirements.

by Christina Yeager

Numerous resources can be found online to aid a homeschool with curriculum, lesson plans and activities. Websites, podcasts and videos are just a few types of content where simple solutions to minor problems and promising field trip ideas exist. YouTube channels can be very useful in locating homeschool advocates that have tips to share. ToriAnn Perkey shares homeschool geared videos on her YouTube channel ranging from simplifying your schedule to what to do when your homeschool isn’t working.​

by Christina Yeager

Math is considered an essential component of childhood education and therefore it’s only natural that most states require mathematics curriculum. Learning materials are the homeschooling parents, guardians, tutors and teachers’ sole responsibility. Finding useful and correct resources can be a challenge. Here are five online resources for math that homeschoolers can use to satisfy curriculum requirements.​

by Christina Yeager

​Wyoming is different than the other states we’ve covered so far. One of the big differences is the fact that they set up the homeschooling process almost like a trial run to see if you have the ability to homeschool. Other than that their laws and regulations pretty much require the same standards as the other four states. Find out how to get started with homeschooling in Wyoming.​

by Christina Yeager

Making it to the Olympics is one thing but making it to the Olympics and winning a silver medal is another. Steele Johnson became one of the youngest divers to win a silver medal after achieving a score of 491.01 in the men’s synchronized 10 meter platform diving with his partner David Boudia. That’s pretty amazing! Steele Johnson really had the chance to hone in and focus on his diving career because of his choice to homeschool through an online private school, Laurel Springs. 
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by Christina Yeager

Surfing is hard. Professional surfing is on another level. A level that Dane Reynolds has reached many many times. Dane Reynolds is a professional surfer who has competed in the X Games, and the ASP World Tour. He didn’t just find this success overnight. From the beginning Reynolds was motivated and dedicated to what he knew he wanted to do. Former homeschooler, Dane Reynolds first found his passion for surfing at the age of 10 and from there he just took off.