by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
Is it necessary for you to test and grade your kids? Short Answers Testing kids? It depends. At some point, kids need to learn HOW to take a test. Grading kids? It depends. High school students will need grades for a transcript. For a more nuanced answer, let’s...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
If you are a homeschooler, may I ask you an honest question? Here it is: Have you ever wanted to quit homeschooling? I think if we could all sit around a table and talk together, we would be surprised at how much we have in common when it comes to this question! We...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
In a conversation on FaceBook, one homeschool mom asked me, “How do you tackle subjects that a kid might hate, but they have to take? In our current situation it’s Algebra. I feel like we can barely get through it, let alone make it fun.” That is...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
As you consider the events of this homeschool year, ask yourself, “Is it time for a change?” And, as you consider trying a new curriculum, it might also be valuable to consider a few changes in the approach to homeschooling. Here is a question that may...
by Diana Waring | Feb 1, 2023 | Educating at Home, Educational Wisdom
Is it legitimate for our kids to enjoy learning? I know, I know. You’re surprised that I would even ask. I mean, isn’t it obvious that little kids do better when learning is fun? But here’s the real question: Is it legitimate for our high school...
by Diana Waring | Feb 1, 2023 | Educating at Home, Educational Wisdom
Since enjoying learning—especially for teens—is so radically different from the normal approach, may I continue to introduce you, one by one, to the people and Scriptures that have brought this to life for me? I hope you’re nodding your head right now. Not...