Curriculum, Decisions, Encouragement
by Katie Julius Busyness has become a badge of honor in our society today. How full can I fill my calendar? Maybe we are choosing activities to ensure our children have a well-rounded childhood, or maybe we want them to have access to as many opportunities as...
Curriculum, Field Trips, Holidays, Planning
by Katie Julius Whether or not California, especially Southern California, actually has “fall” in the traditional sense is up for debate. But, don’t let our unseasonably warm weather this time of year stop you from enjoying some fun fall activities across the Golden...
Curriculum, Science, Summer
by Megan Mora Fuentes, Home Educators Association of Virginia A favorite summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and California is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. Make them your favorites with hands-on, fun,...
40th Anniversary, Classes, Curriculum, Social Studies
by Lesha Myers Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the August 1998 issue of The Parent Home Educator, the print magazine that was the predecessor to CHEA’s current digital e-newsletter, The CHEA Connection. As part of CHEA’s 40th Anniversary...
Curriculum, Decisions, Encouragement
by Rebecca Kocsis I changed curriculum three times during my first year. And it was okay! Let me explain. The year we started homeschooling, I only had two months to prepare. By the end of my children’s last year in public school, I knew we needed to homeschool. The...
