Preparing for College – Page 8

Homeschool Support Groups: Do You Need One?

Feb 6, 2013MelissaBurn Out, Classroom Help, Informative, Preparing for College, Preschoolers, Single Parents, Special Needs

Written with Permission
By Pamela Greer
www.TOSMagazine.com

“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14). The Bible clearly encourages employing the counsel of others in our endeavors, and homeschooling is no exception. With the myriad of choices and decisions regarding curriculum alone, the support of other like-minded individuals is vital. I could not imagine venturing through this journey alone.

When I was invited to join our support group, my 3-year-old and I were singing rhyming songs and playing Candy Land and identifying colors and shapes in library books. I was so new to homeschooling I didn’t know support was something I needed. Nearly ten years of homeschooling later, I think of my support group as more of a life support group. (more…)

Life Lessons Learned at the Swimming Pool: NO RUNNING!

Jul 24, 2012ChristaInformative, Just For Fun, Preparing for CollegeInformative, Just For Fun, parenting, Weekend Activities

Who hasn’t heard that whistle blow and the lifeguard shout, “No Running!” As a parent it is easy to explain that running on the pool deck is dangerous simply because it is wet and it could cause us to slip and accidentally hurt yourself or someone else. As a child, though, we instinctively know that the shortest distance between the ladder and the diving board is a straight line and the best way to beat your friend and be the next in line is to RUN! (more…)

The Home School Guide to College

Feb 19, 2009Education AlliancePreparing for CollegeBooks, College Education

What happens to a homeschooler after they finish homeschooling? The homeschoolers that choose college may face an uphill battle compared to their public-schooled peers. Going from homeschooling to college is more than just attending class. A homeschooler may never have written a paper, attended class in a typical classroom, or had to study something he/she didn’t like. As a result, they face a more difficult transition to college than a typical high school graduate. (more…)