Homeschool Glossary (words homeschoolers should know) – S

School at Home – School at home is a form of homeschooling where the parents and children duplicate the methods and atmosphere of the classroom. This is usually unintentional. Many new homeschooling families begin homeschooling with the school-at-home method. Scope & Sequence – Scope & sequence information is usually provided by the publisher to inform the parent what is taught in the text or program. It is usually in outline form and includes grade level or course outline. This information can be used in the student’s portfolio to detail what was learned. Sight-reading – Unlike the phonics method of decoding … Continue reading

Homeschooling on Saturday?

It is Saturday, and I just finished a homeschooling session with my daughter. I am not talking about teachable moments either. While teachable moments are incredibly valuable to a homeschooler, this morning we did math. After looking over the weeks work, I realized my daughter did not do as much math as I would have liked her to complete this week. If she wants a summer vacation, and to be ready for the placement test she will have to take (for next years program) in a few months, she needs to stay on a schedule. Since we homeschool, adding an … Continue reading