Many people come to homeschooling with the idea that kids have to be told what to learn and that learning only occurs in a prescribed classroom setting. But, unschoolers have a day in July that is declared a national holiday. It’s Learn Nothing Day. Learn Nothing Day: Take the Challenge Learn Nothing Day is a […]
Grade Level Guidelines and Standards
July 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
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 […]
What Homeschooling Means
July 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In a previous post, I explained *how* to get started homeschooling in SC. Now, let’s talk about what homeschooling means. There’s a variety of at-home education options now that sometimes get confused with homeschooling. >Click here for Easy Tips and Advice from the Experts<< Homeschooling in SC is an exemption to compulsory attendence at the […]
Does *THIS* Count as School?
May 30, 2023 by 3 Comments
Does *THIS* count as school? Fill in the blank. This common question demonstrates one of the basic qualifications to homeschool. We worry about these things…when we have our children’s best interests at heart. What “counts” as school? If it counts, does it count a whole day…or just half a day? Does *THIS* count? Does this […]
Public and Private Virtual Schools in South Carolina
May 22, 2023 by 6 Comments
Public and private virtual schools are often confused with homeschooling. There may be some similarities, but there are some very important distinctions about legalities and funding. The laws that govern these schools are different from Homeschools. Funding is different, because public funding is not available to homeschoolers (and many homeschoolers actively oppose such funding measures). Note: These Virtual Schools […]
180 Day Reports Due
May 18, 2023 by 2 Comments
In a previous post we talked about what the 180 days requirement means. Now, it’s that time of year again when your association says: “180 day reports due.” Yes, it’s true. No matter what association or accountability option you chose–you have an end of the year report to do. Please don’t say that your association […]
Help! My Child Wants to Go Back to School
March 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Help! My child wants to go back to school! What happens when your child doesn’t like the changes and just wants to go back to school? Maybe you’re just a few weeks or months into your homeschooling–and you’re not sure if this was the right move. My Child Wants to Go Back To School Sometimes […]
Homeschool Expo 2023
January 31, 2023 by 3 Comments
Mark your calendars for this local event coming this June: A Homeschool Expo! Hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers and SC Homeschooling Connection, it’s a community service to all homeschoolers. Local information and opportunities that you might not find at the “big” conventions! Updated (3/13/2023) Come Find Used Books Everyone loves a good book sale. This […]
Special Needs Workshop
September 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Special Needs Workshop Presented by: Susan Blackwell Replay now available Are you homeschooling a special needs child? Do you need more support resources and information about making accommodations for your child’s learning differences? This FREE workshop is presented by Susan Blackwell, an independent education consultant, who has over 20 years of experience helping home educators. […]
Professional Development For Home Educators
September 15, 2022 by 6 Comments
Are you qualified to teach? It’s a question that every home educator has faced. Yes…we are! Today, I’d like to address some ways that home educators get professional development credentials. I have a college degree in Elementary Education. But if I wanted to teach in a school, I would also have to do continuing training […]
