Category: Advice & FAQs

One option to getting your child the training he needs is to hire a certified tutor, off-duty classroom teacher or other type of educator. These learned individuals can cover subjects you feel ill-equipped to cover personally in your child’s curriculum. From covering advanced concepts in math, for example, to your child pursuing a talent with which you have no experience, to learning an interesting hobby, help from a private tutor or teacher is a way to give your child certain tools to learn exciting new subjects.

When it comes to understanding the difference between homeschooling, roadschooling, worldschooling, deschooling and unschooling, keep in mind that “homeschooling” is an over-arching term for all styles of home-based teaching. De-schooling is a process of transition between a traditional school setting and a home school setting.

Whether it was the pandemic that made you want to start homeschooling or some other reason, you may find that home education is an excellent choice for you and your children. The first thing to remember is: don’t be afraid. There is a common misconception which tries to tell us that a person has to be a certified teacher in order to be a good homeschool mom or dad, and that if you’re not a trained teacher, you will fail at homeschooling. This is not the case!

After careful consideration, you should do what is best for your child and your family. Here are some questions to ask yourself before deciding to homeschool online.

You do not need a teaching certificate to homeschool a gifted child, but you do need to make sure that you can develop a curriculum that is tailored to their strengths and weaknesses as a student. There are also some special requirements for homeschoolers, some government-mandated. Let’s learn how to best to approach your gifted child’s education.

For those of you considering standardized tests for your homeschooled child, read on for our complete guide on the subject. We’ll cover the various options available for standardized tests and discuss factors to determine if this is the right choice for you and your child and what to do with their test results.

Motivating a stubborn, burnt-out, or bored homeschooler requires compassion, dedication, and creativity. Read on for five tips to motivate a homeschooled child.