Should you use educational games for high school homeschooling? The answer is yes! I have previously shared how much hands-on learning has made a difference for my sons even now that they are high schoolers! When they were younger, one of the easiest ways to create a little multi-sensory learning was to turn whatever we were…
Hands-on Language Arts for High School Homeschool My older son is graduating high school this year. Looking back, it’s hard for me to believe that we are here, at the end of what often felt like a never-ending journey. I remember our first day homeschooling. I got out the workbooks. I set up the desks….
When I was a child, I was fascinated with maps. I remember being in fourth grade and finding a map of the world at my grandma’s house. As I ran my little fingers over the names and borders of various countries, I imagined all the different places and cultures. Written by Shawna of Different by Design…
“I am not sure you should do this. I think you guys are becoming hermits.” A well-meaning friend said this after I told her about our decision to homeschool. It was ten years ago, but it has stuck with me all along. It terrified me when she said it. Was I dooming my kids to…
Are you homeschooling high school? Even high school students benefit from hands-on learning. And there are ways to easily add more hands-on learning to your high school homeschool! When we first began homeschooling ten years ago, I was determined to help my boys learn in fun and engaging ways. It was one of the reasons we…
We are so close to the new year. I am happy to say goodbye and start fresh. This time of year always causes a serious need to reflect and eventually create goals for my life. I mean, it’s New Years. Isn’t that what New Year’s resolutions are all about? Written by Shawna of Different by…
