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Advice to New Homeschooling Parents, from Parents!

November 8, 2021December 1, 2018 by Vickie Turner
What advice would you give a new homeschooling parent?

We took to Facebook & asked our followers, What advice would you give a new homeschooling parent? We … Read more

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Tips for Homeschooling with Toddlers

November 8, 2021October 25, 2018 by Vickie Turner
Tips for homeschooling with toddlers

Snippet of “5 Tips for Homeschooling with Toddlers” Written by Denise James of Taking Route for the Weird, … Read more

Categories Blog Tags big brother, big sister, hands-on activities, homeschool connections, homeschooling in detroit, homeschooling in Michigan, homeschooling with toddlers, tips for homeschooling, tips for homeschooling with toddlers

Tips for Teaching a Reluctant Reader

November 8, 2021August 10, 2017 by Vickie Turner

A “reluctant reader” has the skills to read, he or she just doesn’t enjoy it for very much. There are things you can do encourage a love of reading. Just follow these tips for teaching a reluctant learner

Categories Blog, Practical Homeschool, Teaching and Learning Tags reading, reading skills, teaching

Raising Children to Have a Positive Attitude

November 8, 2021July 27, 2017 by Vickie Turner

As parents, we want to help our children to learn to have a more realistic and balanced point of view about the positive and negative aspects of life.  To do this, however, we need to look at our own attitudes and help our children build positive attitudes about their place in the world. 

Categories Blog, Teaching and Learning Tags attitude, parenting, tips

Understanding Multiple Intelligences in Children

November 8, 2021July 13, 2017 by Vickie Turner

As a homeschooling parent, understanding multiple intelligences in children will better help you teach and choose curriculum that leans towards your children’s strengths.

Categories Blog, New Homeschoolers, Practical Homeschool, Teaching and Learning Tags intelligence, learning, teaching

Using Multi Sensory Learning Strategies

November 8, 2021July 6, 2017 by Vickie Turner

A solid body of research supports the role of the senses in skill development and concept retention.  Multisensory … Read more

Categories Blog, New Homeschoolers, Teaching and Learning Tags hands on learning, multi sensory learning, teaching strategies

25 Fun Ways to Encourage Reading That Do Not Involve Books

November 8, 2021June 15, 2017 by Vickie Turner

What do you do if your child hates to read or just won’t sit still long enough for … Read more

Categories Blog, New Homeschoolers, Practical Homeschool, Teaching and Learning Tags reading, teaching

Teaching Math Using the Kagan Approach

November 8, 2021April 27, 2017 by Vickie Turner

With each person comes a different personality, with each teacher comes a different prospective, and with each student … Read more

Categories Blog, Practical Homeschool, Teaching and Learning Tags Kagan, math, teaching

Why Kids Hate Math

November 8, 2021February 16, 2017 by rod

“Ugh! Math stinks; I only do it because I have to.”  Have you ever heard or said this … Read more

Categories Blog, Practical Homeschool Tags math

8 Tips for an Even More Awesome Homeschool Experience

November 8, 2021January 31, 2017 by Vickie Turner

Whether you are new to homeschooling or a veteran homeschooler, there’s always something new to discover. Homeschooling is awesome and we want to help you make it an even better experience!

Categories Blog, Featured, New Homeschoolers, Practical Homeschool Tags homeschool tips

Tips to Help You Start Homeschooling in the Middle of the School Year

January 4, 2017 by tarla

Congratulation! You have decided to start homeschooling…now what? What do you do? HELP!! We know there can be … Read more

Categories Blog, New Homeschoolers Tags getting started, homeschool connections, homeschool in Michigan, homeschool near Detroit MI, homeschooling in Michigan, new homeschoolers, support

Homeschooling Through the Holiday Madness

December 15, 2016 by tarla

There is an ebb and flow to life, and it shows up in homeschooling as well. So when the rhythm changes, don’t panic. Recognize it as normal and adjust for the madness!

Categories Blog, Practical Homeschool Tags holidays, practical homeschool

Teach Your Child How to Make Decisions

November 8, 2016 by tarla

One of the most important skills we can develop in our children is helping them find their “voices” … Read more

Categories Blog, Practical Homeschool, Teaching and Learning Tags critical thinking, life skills

Connecting with Other Homeschool Families

January 18, 2023October 18, 2016 by Vickie Turner

One of our founding principles at Homeschool Connections was to provide an environment where homeschooling families felt included, … Read more

Categories Blog Tags field trips, homeschool connections announcement

Is My Child in the Right School?

September 27, 2016 by tarla

Our lives are filled with choices and options. If you go to a shoe store, you will find … Read more

Categories Blog, Teaching and Learning Tags education options, public school
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