Summer standardized testing: Should the student test for the grade completed?

  I want my 8 year old homeschooler to take the IOWA test.  If I test during the summer, should I use the 2nd grade test for the completed grade or the 3rd grade test for the grade she is entering?  That is a very good question.  For tests that are completed and postmarked by [...]

Last call for registration for summer homeschool standardized testing

  June has flown by, seemingly in the blink of an eye, and the rest of the summer will have wings of its own.  For those wanting to have their students assessed on standardized tests before the new school year begins, three more opportunities are available for you. Holly Craw Home Education Services provides test proctoring [...]

Creating a homeschool transcript that catches attention for college admissions

  Are you homeschooling high school students?  Do you have questions about creating transcripts–what is needed, how to compile the information, or how to count credits.  Here are some questions that were recently asked of Holly Craw Home Education Services and answers that you may find helpful.  If you are interested in getting more information, [...]

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 [...]

One mom’s journey: From career success to homeschooling and back to a career – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Diane Hallett has a heart-warming story of finding happiness and purpose in her homeschooling journey, which has now opened the way to combine her career skills as model, actress and speaker with her passion for homeschoolers. Examiner: Share a bit of your homeschooling journey with your own children–what are some high points and low points? [...]

How does a homeschooler deal with the negative pressure of a career in the arts? – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Homeschoolers come from all walks of life, and each story is unique.  Diane Hallett continues with her story of discovering a natural talent for modeling and acting, quickly moving up through the ranks to become very successful, and giving it up for a season to homeschool. Examiner: Many people feel hesitant about modeling and acting [...]

Going from homeschool to college provides some advantages for students

How does a homeschooler get into college? This question is asked frequently, both by those who desire to homeschool and those who are not involved in it at all. For the former, it is an honest question framed by a public school-focused mind-set:  traditional education is the norm, so it might be hard to conceive [...]

Homeschool 4-H club in West Valley will focus on horses, pigs, chickens, gardens – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Are you needing a hands-on experience for your homeschooler which will give her leadership skills and fuel her creativity?  What about activities that will hone her “socialization skills” in areas such as confidence, perseverance, ability to gain information from others, and expertise in completing a project and being able to present it well? These are [...]

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 [...]

Upcoming homeschool events: Salute trooops, field trips, workshops, PSAT test and freebies – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

September, October Homeschool Events in Phoenix Back-to-school events are in full swing around the valley, with events for the kids and the parents, as well. All September * Registration for classes at Covenant Home School Resource Center continuing Do your students need classes in art, science, math, Spanish, language arts? CHSRC has a full range [...]