This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Einstein once said, “Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” What an interesting concept! Math is poetry. In the same what that poetry is the masterful rhythm of composition, the intentional putting together of […]
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There are many ways you as a parent can support your child’s growing literacy. Here are some strategies you can use with your family to help your kids see themselves as readers. Read every single day. You can start when your children are infants. Create special times of day that […]
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As homeschoolers, reading is the most foundational and important skill that we will teach our children; however, we must think beyond simply teaching our students how to read and also understand all the parts that comprise a solid language arts curriculum. What Does Language Arts Mean? “Language arts” is a […]
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Many of us have a complicated relationship with math. If you had a bad experience with math as a child, you’re probably worried about passing that reluctance on to your kids. Maybe you used a math program that didn’t suit your learning style. Your frustration doesn’t mean you are bad […]
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Music comes from God. It is one of the things that make us human, and He has put it there, deep inside us, for a reason. Music develops the heart of the child. I love how Kevin Clark and Ravi Scott Jain explain it in their book The Liberal Arts Tradition, […]
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Choosing a language to study at home can be stressful. No matter what you pick there will be a heavy time and money investment due. The study of Classical languages is alive and well among homeschool families, so no doubt you have considered Latin. Is it just a passing trend? […]
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I enjoy sports—all sports! God gave me three sons who enjoy sports—all sports! Not everyone feels this way, though, so this can cause you to question: do homeschoolers really need sports and physical education (P.E.)? I would recommend knowing what the requirements are of the state/province you live in. Some require at […]
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Let’s face it. Art is one of those subjects that most people consider nonessential. After all, there is only so much time in the school day and only so much money for curriculum. On top of that, art can be extremely difficult to teach if you don’t have any artistic […]
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If you and your child have college on the horizon, most programs require a minimum of two or more years of the same foreign language at the high school level. While it isn’t unusual to wonder how German, for example, might be used for a career in engineering or graphic […]
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It is not so easy to guide your child to the handwriting that will give him or her the most lifelong success and pleasure. Even the thought of success and pleasure in writing by hand can seem unclear, maybe even unnecessary as an attainment goal. Many say the various amazing […]
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