Deschooling is the mental adjustment period when you leave the school system. In a previous post, we talked about some quick start curriculum ideas. Today, let’s also consider some deschooling activities to do while you adjust to your new homeschooling lifestyle. Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com –>What is Deschooling?<– I am a graduate […]
Record-Keeping: What’s the Point?
October 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
I’ve talked before about some reasons why you should keep good homeschool records. The law says to do it, yes. But what’s the point of record-keeping anyway? The point of record-keeping is for YOUR own benefit. You are the one who is looking at the records. Homeschooling is hard and it’s natural to doubt yourself […]
Homeschool Hub Association
September 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Homeschool Hub is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina, previously called Cornerstone Home Educators. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association information is limited since their website is no longer active. Previous members, need help with your records? Contact [email protected] or register with another association We strive to provide members with many […]
Hometown Homeschool Association
September 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hometown Homeschool Association (HHASC) is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. Hometown Homeschool Association of SC “I am here for advice and encouragement. […]
K-12 Program Options: Public, Private and Homeschool
July 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Compulsory attendance law says that when child turns five years old by September 1, the student is required to attend school. Somewhere. When you decide to enroll somewhere outside the traditional brick-and-mortar building, it gets a bit more confusing. For example: K-12 program options fall under Public, Private and Homeschool attendance laws. Many curriculum programs […]
How to Enroll your Child BACK in School
June 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Today we’re going to talk about how to enroll your child back in school, here in South Carolina. In a previous post, I’ve explained how to withdraw your child from public school. But, now let’s clarify how to transition back in to school. Whether you have homeschooled all along or just for a little while–there […]
Waldorf Style Homeschool
April 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
In a previous post, we talked about finding your homeschool style. Let’s talk some more about Waldorf Style Homeschool–with someone who has done it. I had a chat with my friend Laura R. about how and why she implemented Waldorf in her homeschool. Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com –>What is Waldorf Homeschooling? <– […]
Does Your Homeschooler LOVE to Do Schoolwork?
March 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Does your homeschooler love schoolwork? What if your kid doesn’t want to do school? Is that normal? Everyone has a bad day. But, sometimes it’s a long string of bad days. And parenting is hard anyway. Homeschooling has a way of taking all our parenting woes and magnifying them. Overall, we want to say, YES […]
School Choice Rally for Education in South Carolina
January 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
The School Choice Rally in South Carolina is Wednesday, January 23th at 10 am. We’re meeting at the Metropolitan Convention Center and marching up to the State House for the rally. It’s the state’s biggest celebration of the educational choices parents have available. Many local celebrations are going on all over the state and around […]
Lesson Plan Examples
September 18, 2018 by 6 Comments
Let’s take a look at some lesson plan examples. In a previous post, I explained about homeschool record-keeping requirements. Now, let’s see more about the details and format of lesson plans (or journals). Homeschool law in South Carolina requires you to do lesson plans or a journal. But, what should they look like? What details […]
