Math. Language Arts. Science. Typical subjects taught in homes and schools across America. But what about entrepreneurship? Seems innate for children to peddle pine cones, mold mud pies, or bake cupcakes hoping customers will flock to their “stores”. Cultivating a child’s intrinsic interest to sell something might one day blossom … read more

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How does one explain a ‘lifestyle of learning’ within the realm of homeschooling? The concept is hard to put into exact words. After searching for a way to describe it most succinctly I found this description:

“Home Education is a lifestyle. Learning does not begin at 8.30a.m. and conclude at … read more

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Homeschooling is more than “schooling.” If it were simply about academics, we could easily replicate what goes on the public or private schools. But for most of us, the reason we homeschool involves intangibles, conviction, philosophies that are hard to express, a want of “something better” than what is available … read more

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Member Showcase: Brandy Brockhausen

A Different Calling

Brandy Brockhausen taught middle school for 11 years, but after meeting a homeschooling family in her church, she sensed a different calling. “I loved teaching,” the Melbourne resident remembers, “but I continually felt like I was missing out on time with my children. It was like they … read more

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