Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis has some fabulous homeschool co-op class ideas for teens! And I bet they will make you think of many more possibilities! I don’t know about you, but I found high school terrifying when my oldest child started 9th grade. Thankfully, there’s a secret weapon that homeschoolers have discovered… homeschool co-ops! The […]
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis from Classically Homeschooling walks us through creating the perfect high school homeschool schedule, so you and your teen can work together smoothly and get ‘er done! I love homeschooling teenagers. They work independently, have fascinating discussions, and are involved in many activities. It’s exciting watching my kids turn into young adults. However,
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling shares some great tips to help anyone teach teens to learn independently. I advocate independent learning in high school, to prepare our kids for college where that is what they will need to do to succeed! I think everyone has heard the rumor that homeschooled teenagers can
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Note: Guest contributor Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling shares her experience after having graduated several of her own children from homeschool high school. Community college does not have to be a second or third choice; there are many valid reasons to consider community college as Plan A! Are you facing the end of high school
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Note: This article from guest contributer Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling is chock full of super-helpful tips for homeschooling high school. Some of these I didn’t know — and wish I had! Seriously, you might come away with a whole new way of doing things! Are you in middle school with high school looming over
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Are you frustrated trying to add fun learning activities for high school students? Elementary kids have so many fun activities you can do from going to the store for math, a nature hike for science, or reading a historical fiction book for history. High school uses a lot of dull textbooks, but with a bit
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Having a teenager in your house is hard sometimes. The teens want independence, yet they still need a strong relationship with their parents. It’s up to you to build the closeness with your teen that they so desperately need. It helps to have easy ways to connect with your high school teen. After dealing with
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Nothing is as frustrating as when your homeschooler refuses to work. You beg. You Nag. And you despair. Will your child ever be able to go to college and enjoy a productive adult life? I think we’ve all been there. So today I’m sharing a few tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years to
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Overview: Teaching teens to plan is a vital task that helps them AND you. Here are the steps to take to make this a reality in your homeschool. Teaching teens to plan their own week is important. Teenagers are on the verge of launching into adult life and heading on to college. You won’t be
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Overview: Starting to homeschool high school can seem scary, but with advice like this from a veteran homeschool mom, you’ll do great! (NOTE: This article is the first of hopefully many from a new monthly contributor! Sara Dennis is a veteran homeschool mom, and she has lots of great wisdom about homeschooling teens. I know
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