Extracurriculars, Homeschool, Household Management, Other Tips and Topics, Planning, Reading, Science, Technology
by Elise Hamel If we’re being honest, our phones and devices can often be a distraction or an escape from the responsibilities of homeschooling and family life. There are many pitfalls to relying too much on technology or letting it steal our time. What if we could...
Curriculum, Elementary, Field Trips, Homeschool, Science, Summer, Unit Study
by Katie Julius [Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series of unit study topics we are sharing over the course of the summer. Whether you take a few weeks, a few months, or no break at all this summer, we hope you find these resources helpful in your homeschool.]...
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,...
College, Decisions, Graduation, High School, Science, Support Groups
Meet Rebecca Prince Being the oldest child, Rebecca was “on the front end of homeschooling experimentation” for her parents, who began home educating her when she was five years old. Like her parents, CHEA members Roger & Helen Prince, she has been actively...
Central California, Out & About, Science
by Katie Julius I’ve always felt that “home”schooling was a bit of a misnomer. For our family, much of our learning doesn’t actually happen at home! We love to explore all of the opportunities for hands-on learning available to us in California and are always looking...
