In a world where most of us have in our pockets the capability of capturing an image, the field of photography is more accessible than ever. Gone are the days of finishing a roll of film and then waiting for it to be developed—hoping a few good images were captured. […]
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Can Grammar Be Fun?
Mission: revamp the way we look at grammar! I would not have thought this possible if I had not become an ESL teacher myself. Years ago, when I embarked upon my teaching journey, I thought teaching grammar had to be taken seriously. No fun or games. I was so wrong. […]
Read More10 Back to School Traditions for Homeschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! As parents we’re often excited to jump right into a new school year and immerse our kids in all the learning we have planned. But our kids may benefit from a gentle start […]
Read MoreBegin the New Year Thanking God for Your Homeschool
In the stress of getting everything ready for a new school year, it’s easy to lose sight of the privilege it is to get to pour God’s love into our children day after day, year after year. Thank God for His Protection Because your children stay home with you, you […]
Read More5 Strategies for Back to School Success
We homeschool year round, but September marks the start of a fresh school year for us. That means this time of year is all about getting my brain and my home ready to tackle the challenges of a new season of homeschooling. Here are some of the ways I try […]
Read MoreBuild a Reader, Build Her Library
As a kid, I had a lot of books . . . for a kid. We lived on an island, and it was easier for my parents to buy me books than to try to find a library. One of the most calamitous events of my short life occurred when […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Learning Intelligences & How They Impact Your Homeschool
What are Learning Intelligences? We all know people who struggled with a certain subject in school whether it was a classmate, a sibling, ourselves or our child. The tendency is to focus on the negative. “I’m no good at math; numbers just don’t make any sense” “I’ll never be able […]
Read MoreHow to Start a Homeschool Book Club: The Secret Garden
Will this be the year that you start a homeschool book club? We’ve got lots of great ideas to get you started with a book that your homeschool community is sure to love! The Secret Garden “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is […]
Read MoreHomeschooling Philosophies and Methods
Deciding to homeschool was one of the most exciting times in my life as a parent. I had always loved the idea of homeschooling, but never thought I would be able or willing to take the plunge. When my husband and I finally determined that I should give it a […]
Read More4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum
Whether you look forward to curriculum shopping with the anticipation of a kid on Christmas morning or you dread the decision-making process year after year, reflect on these simple questions to take the stress out of your curriculum selection. Can you afford it? Expensive doesn’t always equal better. Straining your […]
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