Homeschooling is a rewarding endeavor, filled with joys and challenges. We explore homeschooling in Maryland and give you the tools you need to make your homeschooling journey exciting, fun, and successful for you and your family.
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The learning and knowledge that we have, is, at the most, but little compared with that of which we are ignorant. |
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- Plato |
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Unschooling and The Moore Formula |
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Dorothy Moore |
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The Moore Formula consists of a balance of study and work. It is related to unschooling in that both reject convention or traditional school-type education. |
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Advantages of Homeschooling a Special Needs Child |
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When you have a special needs child, no public school will ever be able to fully cater to their needs. Private schools do exist for many types of special needs, but they can be expensive and often still not fully adapted to your child’s specific situation. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering how to get your child the education that they deserve in a format that works for them. Homeschooling a special needs child is a very advantageous choice for many parents who can afford the time and resources to do so. A homeschool program will allow children with special needs to have their specific needs addressed and also avoid many obstacles that they would face in a traditional classroom. When it comes to children with learning disabilities or other severe impairments, sometimes a parent who understands their special needs is the only one who can teach the child. |
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Math for Preschoolers: More Than Just Counting |
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Jen Sherwin |
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Preschool-age children are ready to explore more than one might think! Parents often focus on counting from one to ten, but there are many other skills that children are ready and able to investigate.
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VideoText Interactive |
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VideoText offers complete courses in algebra and geometry using new, interactive, video-based strategies. Students love the brief lessons and the clear explanations of the concepts. |
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Forming a Homeschool Support Group |
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HomeschoolChristian.com |
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This webpage has a list of articles detailing many of the issues and ideas surrounding starting a homeschool support group. You'll find discussions of everything from why you should form a support group, to choosing a leader, to delegating and handling tough situations. |
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