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Roanoke-Salem Homeschool Blog

A Comprehensive Guide for Homeschool Success: New Year's Resolutions for Parents and Students
This guide provides homeschooling parents with resolutions focused on flexibility, well-being, a love for learning, community, and realistic goals, while students are urged to take ownership, explore diverse subjects, embrace a growth mindset, stay connected, and reflect for a successful year ahead.
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Beyond Grades: Innovative Mastery Assessment Methods for Homeschooling Parents
Discover creative ways for homeschool parents to assess mastery beyond traditional grading, including portfolio assessment, self-assessment, project-based learning, discussions, experiential learning, educational games, journals, diverse media forms, and collaborative projects.
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Rethinking Education: Let Boys Play and Thrive
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson highlights issues in the traditional education system, such as the use of amphetamines for bored boys and the development of hyperactivity. He advocates for play-based learning and suggests homeschooling as a solution, allowing for personalized, engaging, and interactive education that addresses these challenges more effectively.
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How Much Homework is Enough?
Examines the factors that determine appropriate homework amounts for students, including age, grade level, and academic ability, and emphasizes the importance of well-designed, meaningful homework that reinforces classroom learning and supports student success through teacher-parent collaboration on effective homework policies.
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Tips to Start Off Your Academic Homeschool Year Off Great!
6 tips on how to stay motivated and productive during the academic year, including setting clear academic goals, organizing your study space, creating a study schedule, building good study habits, and staying connected with teachers and classmates.
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Thoughts on Teaching Neurodivergent Kids to Read
I am looking for alternative methods to teach my two neurodivergent kids to read?
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8 Fun Things Homeschool Families Do for Fun During the Summer
Homeschool families make the most of the summer break by engaging in a variety of fun and educational activities, including outdoor adventures, science experiments, cultural immersion, and community involvement.
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Homeschooling 101: How do homeschool parents effectively instruct their kids?
Explore the various approaches to homeschooling, including teaching every class, using tutors and online resources, and participating in co-ops, highlighting the benefits of customized education and individualized attention.
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Taking Responsibility for Education: Homeschooling Requirements Explained
How Much Do Parents Have to Instruct Before it is Considered Homeschool?
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Some Homeschool for Health Reasons!
The article explores five health-related reasons why parents may choose to homeschool their children, including allergies and sensitivities, chronic illness, mental health concerns, building conditions or mold, and reducing exposure to infectious diseases.
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