Exploring Home Education Methods: Unit Studies

By Dinah Whitton It’s time to take a look at another interesting home education method: Unit Studies. This one is unique because it incorporates a theme into a unit of study. From core subjects to personal interests, nothing is...

February 7, 2018

Pre-order Books for Pickup at Conferences

  In order for our staff to have the time to serve the visitors at our booth, and to be available to answer your questions, HSLDA will not be selling books at this year’s homeschool conferences. However, books that...

January 26, 2018

Turn your living room into a conference vendors’ hall!

Whether it is the travel time, the expense, or the poor weather, there are many reasons why attending a conference in February is not an option. But, what if you could stay in the comfort of your own home,...

January 25, 2018

Homeschooling Celebrated at Rideau Hall

MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2017 By Jean jr. Landry Translation by Morgan Currier It’s always nice to see homeschooling benefit from positive media attention. Especially when it’s your own child at the centre of it! This...

January 22, 2018

Exploring Home Education Methods: Waldorf Education

By Dinah Whitton It’s time to take another dive into the wonderful world of home education methods! So far we’ve explored Century-old methods, like Charlotte Mason and Classical Education; and, even more modern approaches like the eclectic/relaxed method. Now...

January 12, 2018

Important Changes to HSLDA Membership Fees

It has been a privilege for the staff at HSLDA to be your homeschool support team over the past year. We appreciate the opportunity to help your family through your homeschool journey. As we embark upon another year, we...

January 10, 2018

Holiday Greetings From Your Friends at HSLDA!

  It’s that exciting time of year when we celebrate the holiday season and the end of another year. Our calendars quickly become filled with turkey dinners, Christmas parties, and various other events to mark this joyous occasion. Whether...

December 20, 2017

Exploring Home Education Methods: Classical Education

By Dinah Whitton During our last exploration we examined Charlotte Mason’s turn of the century philosophy that continues to be popular within the homeschool community. This week it’s time to take a look at another well known and similar...

December 7, 2017

Exploring Home Education Methods: Charlotte Mason

By Dinah Whitton If there is one name that stands out in the homeschool community, it’s definitely Charlotte Mason. During my initial research phase as an emerging home educator, I heard so much about Ms. Mason I wanted to...

November 27, 2017