Where do most homeschoolers live in Maricopa County, Arizona?

A frequent question by new homeschoolers is, “Are there other homeschool families who live near me?”  Most families who are getting started in this educational venture, or who are new to the area, desire to have fellowship and friendships with other like-minded people. There are certainly areas in Maricopa County, Arizona, which have a greater [...]

Homeschool teen creates social opportunity for peers with a teen dance

A few common questions among homeschooled teens include: “How will I get to know other teens?” “How can I avoid being isolated if I don’t go to normal teen activities?” (Non-homeschoolers often put these questions in terms of “How will your children get proper socialization if they homeschool?“) The good news is that there are [...]

Tips and secrets for homeschool success in college that you may not have known

Colleges love homeschoolers! There is a big move nationwide for universities and other post-secondary schools to recruit homeschooled students, and often these young people get admitted to choice colleges in higher than average proportions.  What is the secret to this phenomenon? In general, homeschool students have learned to capitalize on their strengths and uniquenesses in [...]

Homeschool 101 Contests: Win a London trip to see ’Voyage of the Dawn Treader”

Homeschool moms, dads and grads, this contest is for you.  The grand prize winner will get a free trip to London to see the world premiere of Voyage of the Dawn Treader! Grab your laptops and virtual writing pens and get excited about your favorite Narnia character, and give a convincing reason why you should [...]

Elections 2010: Find candidates who stand for family values and homeschooling – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Mid-term elections will have a huge impact on the political climate for the next two years and maybe much more.  Homeschool families have concerns about how their rights to school at home will be protected, and how family-centered ideologies will be impacted.  It is important to know the beliefs and values of the candidates and [...]

Homeschooling on a Shoestring workshop offers practical tips and great freebies and door prizes

Since many homeschooling families are single-income, making ends meet can be a real challenge in this ever crumbling economy.  Additionally, those who homeschool their children need to pick up all the costs involved–curriculum materials, field trips, extra-curricular classes, and whatever supplemental materials are needed. The average homeschool family spends $300-$500 on materials per student, although [...]

Father-Daughter Purity Ball gives homeschoolers and friends occasion to celebrate relationships

As a group, homeschool families may take a slightly different path than that typically embraced by the dominant culture regarding sex and dating among teens.  Often, the idea of courtship is given priority, with opposite sex relationships being developed as friendships until the young man and woman are ready to seriously think about marriage. Part [...]

Constitution Day September 17: Homeschool unit study includes documents, DVD, quizzes, narratives – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Traditionally, homeschool families regularly include civics coursework as part of their curriculum.  This is evidenced by voting records of 96% or better for adults who were once homeschooled.  One key component in the studies is understanding the US Constitution and other foundational documents of the time. Friday, September 17, 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of [...]

Homeschool 101 Field Trips: Deer Valley Rock Art Center offers fall tours for Sonoran Desert birds – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Homeschooling families, are you looking for some hands-on experiences to add to your science lessons?  A field trip can incorporate the book learning with real-life application of the concepts.  If you are studying birds, a great tie-in is bird watching. The Deer Valley Rock Art Center, an archaeology museum located in northwest Phoenix, features many [...]

Homeschool 101 Resources: Last call for best bargains on back-to-school supplies – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Are you still needing to fill up your homeschool supply box for the current school year?  Wonderful sales have been going on for over a month at various retailers, and there are still some great bargains in the Phoenx area heading up to Labor Day weekend. Don’t forget about the price matching at Walmart if [...]