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  Part 2: Socialization Isn’t an Issue for Homeschooled Children In our last post, we discussed what socialization actually means and how it applies to homeschooling. If you have experience with homeschooling, you probably cringe…

May 26 | 5 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

  Part 1: What is socialization in general and pertaining to homeschooling? The “S” word. It’s the one word that utterly exhausts and exasperates every homeschooling parent. Socialization has become the focal point of nearly…

May 21 | 4 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

As you’ve undoubtedly read and heard several times over the past few weeks, more than 55 million students in the United States are now home, with schools shut down from coast-to-coast due to the COVID-19…

May 19 | 8 min read | COVID New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

As we continue social distancing throughout the country, there are some signs of light at the end of what’s been a very long, very dark tunnel. While many states are still under restrictions, and social…

May 14 | 4 min read | COVID Tips & Ideas

If you’re choosing to supplement your homeschooling routine with online learning or researching a fully-online program for your child, you know that there are thousands of options to choose from. Online learning just keeps growing…

A non-homeschooler’s perspective on sheltering in place We’re nearly a month into self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Life has certainly changed in a number of ways–most notably, much of the country’s workforce that’s fortunate…

May 07 | 4 min read | COVID Tips & Ideas

Two months ago, no one knew what “social distancing” was. I don’t think it was even a thing at all. Now it’s a part of our lexicon…and beyond that, it’s become our actual way of…

May 05 | 4 min read | COVID Tips & Ideas

“How can I homeschool my child if I’m working full time?” It’s a question that comes up frequently when parents are debating whether to homeschool. Well, given our current events, it’s quite possible you’ve at…

Apr 30 | 6 min read | COVID New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

As families across the country settle into the world of home-based education, it’s fair to ask this question: are you happy with the education that your child is receiving? Are you content with the typical…

Apr 28 | 7 min read | Curriculum Tips & Ideas

You’ve probably heard the term “learning loss,” a phenomenon that’s been studied in great detail since the beginning of the 20th century. Learning loss is generally equated with summer vacation (the “summer slide”) and comprises…

Apr 23 | 5 min read | Tips & Ideas

1. How does online homeschooling work?Bridgeway’s online homeschooling is a fully-online program that does not require additional textbooks. Students log on to the program and engage in instructional activities. These include videos, interactive games, and…

Tens of millions of school students are now home. Even more adults are now working from home. This is 2020: The Year of the Coronavirus. This is our reality right now. Public, private, and charter…

Apr 14 | 7 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas