Home & Private Schooling

Make your own indoor classroom or home garden. Easy, inexpensive, interactive life science!

If you have decided to home-school, are homeschooling, or if you are even thinking about it, then you will come across people with a lot of misconceptions about homeschooling as...

One of the biggest concerns of home school families all over is that their children aren't getting the same social interaction as their peers who are in school. This also happens...

10 tips to get through any comedy, tragedy or sonnet that the Bard can throw your way!

Gardening is a wonderful introduction to science and nature. If you are looking for a special way to spend time with a child in your life, think about planning a garden for kids....

Gardening with children is a perfect hands-on multi-sensory activity. Gardening and plant care can be a stand alone curriculum if you incorporate it into each content area. Here...

Here are some safety considerations for plant care, gardening and botany lessons with children at home or in a school or classroom garden.

Overview of ten steps or guidelines to follow to begin a homeschooling group. This is based upon my own experience beginning a homeschool community (which is flourishing, today,...

Gardening and plant care is one of the best life science or biology projects you can use in your classroom. Here are some tips for finding and getting grants to finance your gardening...

I've been teaching piano lessons, (beginners, ages five to eleven), for about a year. If you don't combine fun with learning, their interest fades...quickly!

Following these steps, anyone can write a well-organized paragraph. From brainstorming to final revision, the writing of a well-organized paragraph is a skill that anyone can learn...

The benefits of a private school are many. A private school is often able to offer smaller classes, a more individualized curriculum, and frequent parent/teacher interaction. Starting...

For many children, special education begins with early childhood.  It is strongly recommended that a child as young as preschool age or even younger, who exhibits behaviors or...

Any student who is staffed into special education will need accommodations set up for him. Setting up these accommodations isn't a very difficult process, but it is a very...

For those considering attending an all-girls school, the evidence is clear. According to a twenty-year study conducted on 270,000 students in Australia, the results indicated that...

Transitioning into and out of special education can be a challenge for any student.  Students can feel anxious, scared and fearful during these transition times, but there are...

Teaching life skills to a group of special education students can be a very fun and rewarding experience.  The majority of special education students to whom life skills are taught...

Many parents turn to private schools when it comes to the business of educating their children. While private schools may offer several advantages, often many positive aspects...

For many schools, especially private ones, fundraising is the key to obtaining extra money for schools. This money may be used to purchase recreation and technology equipment,...

Enrolling your troubled teen in a private school can be a difficult time for everyone involved. The issues that your teen has been struggling with may at times seem to envelop...

Transitioning from public to private school can be a bit of an adjustment. However, with planning and preparation, you can make the transition a bit smoother and find success in...

Comparison is a dangerous word to use with students.  We must be cautious because we must not measure students with disabilities with the same stick that we use to measure unimpaired...

Special Education programs are like mainstream education in many ways.  In terms of assessment, the criteria is similar.  But there are some areas essential to special education...

Nurturing a learning disabled student is essentially the same as nurturing a mainstream child.  Natural caregiving practices apply.  However, there are some extra concerns to...

There are many excellent programs available for special needs students.  We have access to equipment and materials now that that were not an option 10 years ago.  The advent...

A Christian boarding school can offer your child a safe and structured environment, while at the same time providing an education and religious instruction. Keep in mind that not...

Attending a private school doesn't have to be stressful. While the curriculum can be challenging and the expectations may be high, handling the academic challenges certainly...

How do we plan activities for a special education or resource room students?  As with any consideration in special needs education, it is crucial to understand what the special...

When selecting resources for special needs students, it is important to follow the objectives outlined in the child's IEP (Individualized Education Plan).  If clear, manageable...

Innovation in special needs learning has never been easier and more crucial! Educators and administrators have a wealth of resources at their disposal via the internet. We are...

The debate continues over the pros and cons of public versus private schools. Once you've determined that you want a private school for your child, however, how do you go about...

Boarding schools can provide a secure educational environment for your child, and many boarding schools cater to the individual talents of its students. In regards to choosing...

Many families often believe that they must be wealthy in order for their child to enjoy the advantages of private school. While a private school education can be expensive, there...

An educational grant for a private school can be difficult to obtain. In most cases, grants are limited and depend upon private benefactors who support a particular academic institution....

Applying to private boarding schools takes planning and organization. You should become familiar with the requirements of all the private boarding schools to which you apply.

If you have a child with special needs, one word you are going to hear regarding education is inclusion.  This article deals with inclusion specifically as it applies to the...

Meeting special education goals is not difficult if the goals are written well. Here is a step-by-step plan on how to develop goals that are likely to be met.   Before you can...

The main law that regulates special education is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law has been amended several times, most recently in 1997. Although...

Students who receive special education services receive certain protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). Certain procedures and rules...

Whether you need a tutor for your child or for yourself, finding one can be a daunting process. If you live in a rural location, it can be particularly difficult to locate a quality...

One of the main goals most of us have in parenting our children is to provide them with an excellent education.  For some, that may mean buying a home in the best public school...

To home school effectively and legally, several home school forms are necessary.  Forms are generally required by the state and local school district, in addition to being useful...

Finding a home school curriculum that meets the unique needs of your child can be challenging enough. When you need that curriculum to be Christian-based, you can find yourself...

Finding books for home schooling can be simple or hard depending on what you are looking for. Many books can be used in home schooling, but depending on your state's curriculum...

All teachers, whether at a private or public school, have high expectations for all students. Studies have shown that teachers who set high expectations for their students will...

Each State or locality has different laws when it comes to administering tests to home school students.  These requirements dictate who can test the children, what kind of tests...

Homeschooling is becoming a popular alternative to traditional education. Once upon a time, this was something that was done strictly for religious reasons. However, these days,...

Home schooling materials and resources are abundantly available in every area of life and academia.  There are hundreds of resources with new resources becoming available everyday. ...

Home school support groups are a vital part of your home school experience.  A home school group will give you a sense of community and camaraderie that will constantly remind...

Gifted children face special challenges in school that the average student does not face. A common trait amongst children that are accelerated learners is boredom when schoolwork...