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Homeschooling for Matric in South Africa

I am doing matric this year and I want to know if I can start doing homeschool now. The only problem I can think of doing homeschool is that I can get stuck and that there is noone to help me, because what if there is something my parents can't help me with? Do you think that it's a good idea to start homeschool now?

Hi Karlien Thanks for the question. You say that you are worried about getting stuck, and your parents not being able to help you. I don't know a lot about taking the matric, but...  [more...]

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The Facts About Homeschooling

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Thinking of Homeschooling Your Child?

Homeschooling has become quite popular over recent years and there are many reasons a parent might consider homeschooling. Religious convictions, issues with the competence of the public school system, etc. If, for whatever reason, you have chosen to not send your children to the local public school, you might want to consider homeschooling. But is homeschooling really...  [more...]

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How to Start Homeschooling in North Carolina

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I have a 5 year old daughter, a 3yr old son and a 2yr old daughter. Im looking to start my 5 yr old this year and I dont have a clue where to register her or if I have to register her somewhere? I have no clue where to get curriculum? How much is the kindergarten curriculum? I live in nc, do these things vary by state? Im sorry to ask so many questions but I just feel so lost! If you can answer any of this for me I would be so grateful. Thank you and God Bless! Jennifer

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ordinary time: Homeschooling and the holidays

I haven't written much about homeschooling lately, mainly because there isn't much to write.  Up until this past week we were following our normal schedule.  And since it's just what we do, it hardly seems worth writing about.  Last week was the end of my scheduled lesson plans.  I knew that I would be entering the 'frantic sewing phase' of the season and it was no use fighting it.  As a compromise, I scheduled end of semester projects for everyone to work on.  That way our schedule would...  [more...]

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Homeschooling Facts

It can be difficult to separate homeschooling facts from the fictional information that surrounds homeschooling. Here are some homeschool facts you can trust!

Although the home school community is growing at a rate of 5-12% annually, myths about home education continue to circulate. Here are some reliable homeschooling statistics.

Here are some homeschooling facts to debunk the most common myths about home education:

Homeschooled children won't be ready for the real world. Homeschoolers...  [more...]

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Georgia Homeschooling Laws and Requirements | Autism ...

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Before you begin homeschooling in Georgia you need to be aware of homeschool legislation and required documentation.  With this in mind, here are some things that you must know about homeschooling in Georgia. You will need to know about Georgia homeschool laws for parents.

There are many homeschooling requirements in Georgia before the state will allow you to home school your children in GA. Learning about all the laws, requirements...  [more...]

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Jewish Homeschool Resources: March Blog Round-Up

So, in the interest of keeping the blog more concise, I'm going to just keep all the blogs I find each month to one post per month.  If you write a blog about your family and you are a Jewish homeschooler, please send me a link (in the comments below)!

I've had Jewish Home Education saved for quite a while now, thanks to this post, which is an overview of homeschooling philosophies and their relationship to Jewish homeschooling.  Although I don't agree with her outlook on Unschooling (my...  [more...]

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Our Busy Homeschool: More Books about Homeschooling

There you have it, those are the homeschooling books that live on my shelves.  Each one has been read more than once, some many times.  I suggest checking with your library to find a copy to read sometime.  Now I want to know what books about homeschooling you love, so please leave a comment!  [more...]

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Homeschooling in Zimbabwe – Home School Article – Articles – HEM

A very interesting article titled Homeschooling way to go? by Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe, appears in in the October 9 edition of The Herald:

In Zimbabwe most homescholars use a syllabus designed in South Africa. A pro-homeschooling blogger claims that as of May 1, 2010 South Africa had more than 100 000 students on homeschooling. SA has developed its own syllabus which is closely aligned to the one followed in formal institutions in that country but with the methodology basically borrowed from...  [more...]

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The Argument Against Homeschooling - Online College Degree ...

Over the years, a lot of people have done research trying to prove that homeschooled children’s academic achievements far outweigh those of children that attend public schools.

However, they’ve been very little research done in an attempt to prove that the many arguments against homeschooling are true.

Unfortunately, there are questions and concerns that some experts have raised against homeschooling that cannot be swept under the rug.

One of the main concerns that they have is the fact...  [more...]

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Facts about Homeschooling « Great Articles for Moms

You can learn what the requirements are for your state by searching on the internet and using the term “homeschooling requirements (your state).” You will most likely find a large list of websites which provide the requirements for homeschooling in your state.

One website you may want to consider visiting is that for Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). They list the homeschooling requirements for every state in the United States. You will find so much information on this one...  [more...]

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Is it Legal? Virginia Homeschooling | Homeschooling

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Thinking about homeschooling your children in Virginia? While homeschooling is legal in Virginia, parents need to review the applicable Virginia homeschooling law because Virginia is one of the few states which provides detailed requirements for homeschooling. This article will review some of the main requirements of the law.

Code of Virginia Section 22.1-254.1 sets forth the state requirements...  [more...]

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So You're Thinking About Homeschooling | Home Educating ...

Contemplating a switch to homeschooling can be downright overwhelming. Resources and curriculum options are too numerous to process, and it can be very difficult to determine where to begin. The reality that every family, and even each child in the family, has different needs only adds to the insecurity.

Author, minister’s wife, homeschool mom, and former actress Lisa Whelchel understands those struggles. After interviewing over a thousand homeschool families, Lisa compiled her research to...  [more...]

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Stats on Home Schooling | Home Schooling Information

Article by Carol Currie

As with any debate issue or item, there are numerous of researcher’s willing and ready to measure each side flawed or right with detective work! Since homeschooling has been around a while, there apprehend been ever so many of opportunities and young people for researchers to general studies and follow throughout their homeschooling scholastic experience. The facts and information tackled in this article come to from analysis done by Dr. Brian D. Ray.

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Why Are Some People So Against Homeschooling?

It is amazing, but some people are really against homeschooling. In fact, these people can get angry when discussing homeschooling and even make you feel like you are abusing your child for submitting him to something of the sort. However, if you run into one of these people you need to understand what fuels their anger so that you can defend your choices or at least calm them down.

Reason #1 Ignorance Many individuals are completely ignorant as to what homeschooling is, how it is carried out,...  [more...]

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