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Thursday, 01 August 2019

Making School Fun

I tried to incorporate games into our homeschool whenever possible, in order to make school fun. We played math games, art games, and economics games. They would giggle when I wrote on the assignment sheet "Play 30 minutes of Masterpiece" or "Pl...

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Monday, 01 July 2019

Seven Reasons to Study History

HS Social Studies

When I was in school, we learned about the world in seemingly unrelated snippets. My teachers called the subject Social Studies . We might start the year studying Chinese culture. Then we'd study the Pilgrims because it was getting close to Thanksgiv...

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Friday, 31 May 2019

Simple Explanation for SAT Essay Score Results

High School Tests

People are getting back their SAT scores now, and I know it can be a bit confusing. Let me give you the simple explanation for SAT essay score results. SAT Essay scores are confusing to interpret because the College Board has made it con...

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner and High School Graduation

Meet Me!

What are you plans for Thanksgiving Dinner?

I'm going to my daughter-in-law's home, and both sides of the family are getting together to share the job of cooking. It’s going to be a great time, relaxing with family. To make the day more enjoyable, we all planned ahead and discussed what we would bring. I know I needed to started cooking early on Thanksgiving day.

Think about all you are making. Appetizers or chips and veggies with dip. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, vegetables, rolls. Pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and coffee. It’s going to take a lot of work to get this meal made. It will take careful planning to get the whole meal on the table HOT all at once.

- Parents who successfully pull it off, they know the drill.
- Plan your menu in advance
- Read recipes, so you know how to make each dish
- Decorate in advance.
- Cook ahead what you can.
- Carefully time when you put each item in the oven.
- Set the table the night before

Successfully homeschooling high school is very similar! It takes planning and preparation and timing.

- Plan your goals each year so you know what you're doing
- Read about college admission so you can get scholarships
- Encourage delight directed learning when you can.
- Plan in advance for the high school courses you need.
- Carefully time high school tests
- Set yourself up a successful junior year, so you are prepared for the frantic event.

Homeschooling high school is NOT impossible. It just takes some planning. It's really just like Thanksgiving dinner! Plan ahead, work ahead, and come out ahead!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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