In the USA, children traditionally start elementary school at age 5 or 6 which determines their grade to age placement going forward. However, ages and grades are flexible and can be adjusted based on the needs and abilities of the children. In addition, grades can be adjusted after students begin if holding them back a
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There are many pros and cons of homeschooling which you should consider if you are trying to decide whether homeschooling is for you. The reality is, every family and situation is different and the many benefits of homeschooling may make it a great option for your family…or the disadvantages may push you to find something
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Do you teach the Bible at home? For the first 8 years of being parents, my husband and I really didn’t have a good picture of what that could look like for our family. We were and are believers in Jesus, and we had both been raised in Christian homes (his dad was a pastor),
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Are you trying to figure out how to overcome loneliness as a stay at home mom. Over the years, I have seen many women silently struggle in this area. A common problem when people first choose to stay home…or perhaps begin homeschooling is a feeling of being very isolated or apart from other people
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When I first started homeschooling with babies and toddlers in the house, my son was 5 years old. I also had a 2 year old and a baby that was just a few months old. We had just moved into a new house with lots of unfinished projects and I didn’t know anyone else in
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You may be wondering, how do I find homeschool groups in my area? After all, community is essential. They say, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but if that is the case, I want to pick my village carefully. And with a full plate of responsibilities, it can be challenging to find like-minded
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Creating an easy homeschool portfolio is something any parent can do in only a few minutes a school year. You can create some of it BEFORE the year begins!! Some states have a testing requirement. Others may give the option of have a portfolio of a learning reviewed and of course some states require none
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When creating a plan for high school, it is important to think about the life skills and social skills your teen needs to thrive beyond the four walls of your home. As parents, we have so many things on our plate that it is easy to become hyper-focused on meeting the academic requirements but give less attention to non-required “subjects.” No worries! I have been there too!
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When it comes to planning your homeschool year, it can easily be the most daunting part of homeschooling…especially if this is your first year. People often fall into two camps…the over-planners….and the under-planners. But the sweet spot in homeschool planning is right in the middle…where you have a plan that is flexible enough to work
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How can I teach study skills for middle school or high school students? Have you ever thought this? I certainly have. The teen years can present many challenges and we want to set our kids up for success! Maybe you have a child that is very intelligent but also disorganized. Maybe you have a child that
