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Grade Level Guidelines and Standards

Kim Andrysczyk — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 23:32:07 +0000

What sort of grade level guidelines and standards should homeschoolers follow? As you take on the responsibility of educating our own kids, some of you are wondering what you should be doing at each grade level. How do you know if you’re “keeping up with the schools” or “falling behind“? There are not any specific […]

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Racial Diversity Resources

Kim Andrysczyk — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:03:22 +0000

Where can you find racial diversity resources to help facilitate meaningful discussions with your children? It might be Black History month, Juneteenth or current events motivating us with a teachable moment. But, maybe it’s sparking the flame of lifelong learning and motivation to do the hard work of change. Part of education is learning about […]

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What is the Best Homeschool Curriculum?

Kim Andrysczyk — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:52:29 +0000

This is a frequent question from new homeschoolers: What is the best homeschool curriculum? How do you choose the right curriculum? You want to keep your kids on track and there’s so many curriculum choices out there. Which one should you choose? Homeschool curriculum is big business. There’s so many curriculum choices and methods. It’s […]

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Discus–A Resource for Homeschoolers in SC

Kim Andrysczyk — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:08:53 +0000

Move over Google Search Engine. It’s time to try this instead: Discus. The SC Discus resource is one of my favorite homeschool tools. And it’s FREE for all residents in South Carolina! It’s like some kind of secret that nobody seems to know about. But, I’ll shout it from the rooftops–you’ve got to know Discus! […]

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eLearning Tools for Homeschoolers

Kim Andrysczyk — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:36 +0000

In another article we provided some quick start curriculum ideas. Here’s some suplemental eLearning tools for homeschoolers. Whether you’re just getting started or needing to switch up your routine, I’ve found some more eLearning tools and resources to try. Games and self-paced courses are great for students to occupy themselves too. Especially during unstructured times, […]

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Getting Started: Curriculum Ideas

Kim Andrysczyk — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:11:48 +0000

You’ve suddenly decided that you’re going to homeschool. You’re looking for getting started curriculum ideas, so you can hit the ground running. Especially if you are making this transition mid-year–you want to find a curriculum that’s quick and easy to start right now. Many new homeschoolers seek out a curriculum that follows a more traditional […]

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Classical Education

Kim Andrysczyk — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:14:19 +0000

The classical method of homeschooling emphasizes the study of the liberal arts and the great books. The goal of education is seeking after of truth, goodness, and beauty. Classical education philosophy transmits the traditional culture of a society to the next generation. The classical approach teaches students how to learn and how to think with […]

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Unit Studies

Kim Andrysczyk — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:11:30 +0000

In a previous post, we discussed finding your homeschool style or method. Unit Studies method is home education that integrates multiple subjects by thematic units. This philosophy of education utilizes hands on activities. It’s especially useful if you’re homeschooling multiple grade levels, so students can learn together like a one-room school house. Unit Studies are […]

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Math Resources for Homeschoolers

Kim Andrysczyk — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:27:53 +0000

Math. It strikes fear into the heart of many a home educator. How do you teach math? What Math resources will work for you? But, what works for you may not work for your student. And what works for one student may not work for the next one. Maybe you’re not sure where to start. […]

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What is Virtual SC?

Kim Andrysczyk — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 22:21:33 +0000

Virtual SC is a state-sponsored supplemental educational program available for free to public, private and home school students. Have you heard of it before? Have you tried it? Students earn high school credits. It’s free, online. Let’s consider some of the reasons homeschoolers might want to try Virtual SC. What is Virtual SC? Virtual SC […]

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