We saw in one of the recent articles of this series that Language Arts is often present in other subjects. With math, It is somewhat the opposite. Mathematical notions might be present but are more difficult to bring out,...
March 6, 2017
In the project-based approach, the subjects are, for the most part, approached through projects or themes instead of run of the mill workbooks. Since the different subjects can all be seen through one special project, it can be more...
February 21, 2017
By Caitlyn Watson. We all remember that moment when we decided to homeschool. Some of us were homeschooled ourselves and grew up knowing we would homeschool; some of us take the plunge at the beginning, in the middle, or...
February 14, 2017
By Louise Frazer. All homeschoolers face challenges at some level, but parents of autistic children often have a different set of challenges than most parents can even begin to imagine. Moreover, it can be hard to fit in with...
February 8, 2017
HSLDA regularly gets calls or emails from our members asking, “Does the government have the right to ask me for a copy of my childrens’ birth certificates?” The short answer is “yes”. In most cases, there is a legal...
February 2, 2017
We are seeing in the other articles of this series how to prepare the structure of the portfolio for each child. Over the next several months, we will talk about the details of each subject to carefully document them....
January 23, 2017
The Government of Saskatchewan has undertaken a K-12 Education Governance Review. See this link to obtain their report of the same name. The governance review is an attempt to ensure accountability and efficiency in the realm of education. The...
January 17, 2017
In October of this year, many homeschoolers in Alberta found themselves thrust into an immediate crisis. The Ministry of Education in that province shut down a homeschooling oversight body with no warning. The resulting questions, panic, and uncertainty fueled...
January 16, 2017
By Laurie Pruim. Examine our philosophy of education – check Evaluate our schedule – check Cruise curriculum sales – check Seek advice from veteran home educators – check All of the above are steps I’ve often recommended to families...
January 11, 2017
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