Special Needs Homeschool: Homeschooling a Child With Learning Disabilities
Homeschooling a child – let alone one with special needs – can be challenging, to say the least. Many parents aren’t sure where to start or how to effectively teach their child. Yet, numerous children...
View ArticleDyslexia Homeschool Curriculum: The Benefits to Teaching Your Child at Home
Imagine a child struggling to read aloud, sitting in a classroom with other children. As if his nervousness were not enough, the snickering in the background only increases his anxiety and...
View ArticleLanguage Tools for Working With Dyslexic Children
Everyone learns differently. What works for one child may not produce the same results for the next. There are, however, several language tools and techniques that parents can try at home when working...
View ArticleSpecial Needs Homeschooling: Signs of Dyslexia
Is your child struggling to read, spell, or write? Is he or she having trouble with math as well? Such struggles could be early indicators that your child is suffering from dyslexia, one of the most...
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Motivating a Reluctant Reader
Motivating a student who does not care for reading or who does not enjoy reading can be a tremendous source of tension in a homeschooling family. As parents and teachers, we find ourselves frustrated...
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An Introduction to Multi-Sensory Learning
What is multi-sensory instruction? Multi-sensory instruction refers to the way information is delivered to the student. The three primary modes of instruction are visual, auditory, and sensory-motor....
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The Power of Memorization
Occasionally I hear from a parent who homeschools but objects to the Calvert practice of memorization. Looking back 16 years, the one thing I wish I had embraced more with my kids is the act of...
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Strong Bodies Support Learning: Research Shows That Exercising the Body...
As if choosing and implementing an academic curriculum for your children was not enough, research indicates that you should be organizing regular physical activity for them as well. The results of a...
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Exasperation is NOT the Best Instructor
Have you ever been trying to reach a goal with a child and finally, in exasperation, set a deadline that came back to bite you? One of our favorite family stories centered around the art of teaching...
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Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style
As a homeschooler, you’re probably already aware that there are many different learning styles. Everyone has their preferred method of learning. Whether your are new to homeschooling or are an old...
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Calvert Education Homeschool 101: What Is Homeschooling?
The Rise of Homeschooling In recent years, homeschooling has caught the attention of parents and educators, as well as national and local media, all across the United States. The simple reason is that...
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Homeschool Homework: Does It Exist?
At Calvert, we often get asked, “Is there homework for homeschoolers?” It’s a logical and reasonable question. Many parents are very concerned about homework overload, which has been common in many...
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How Homeschooling Can Benefit Boys
Educators and parents are often told of the unfair advantages boys receive throughout school. However, recent studies have shown that boys, not girls, are being treated unfairly in public schools, and...
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Homeschooling Tip: Improve Learning By Reducing The Time Your Child Sits Still
There is a growing amount of evidence that you can improve listening and learning in children by allowing them more play-time and interactive activities, while reducing the time they sit still at a...
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Holiday Help for Homeschoolers
As the November and December holidays approach, we often hear from parents who are overwhelmed by their to-do lists. Between turkey-roasting, baking, gift shopping, visiting relatives, hosting...
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Motivating Your Homeschool Student
The homeschool year can seem like running a marathon. You’ve trained, you’ve stretched, you’ve started running, you’re keeping up pace, and then, just before you reach the finish line, your...
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Inspire Learning on your Vacation
Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the beautiful weather, and spend time with your family. Many families, including those that homeschool, take time off from formal schooling during the summer months....
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Developing Creative Problem-Solving Skills
It’s no secret. Children are natural, creative problem-solvers. From solving puzzles today to dismantling your computer tomorrow, it’s how they learn about the world around them – and have fun! Yet...
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