homeschool middle school

The end of summer is almost here! Here are some August homeschool calendar reminders to help wrap up your summer successfully!  Middle School: Your purpose as a parent is learning how to homeschool high school, so you don't panic when 9th g...

 Parents worry about socialization , neighbors wonder if homeschoolers are weird, and kids just want to find friends. Here is what you need to know about homeschool  socialization. True socialization Socialization is an activity you do - mi...

Joshua Harris is no longer a Christian. Sad news for the homeschool community. Joshua Harris is the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye and is the adult child of well known homeschool speaker. His father, Gregg Harris, is often considered one of the fo...

New for this month in the Gold Care Club.  How To Training Courses Quick Start : Planning High School Courses Beginner : Preparing to Homeschool High School - Live Convention Part 3/3 Intermediate : Senior Year Step-by-Step Advanced : College Ap...

I know it's time to buy your curriculum, so let me give you a few quick pointers, for buying homeschool curriculum.  { This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy, I make a few pennies, but sadly, not enough for a latte.} Shop wisel...

It's time to enjoy the summer while doing a bit of planning for the homeschool year ahead. Here are some July homeschool calendar reminders to make the most of your free time!  It's time to enjoy the summer while doing a bit of planning for the ...

I was thinking about socialization because of a conversation I recently had with a non- homeschooler . It is unbelievable that this is still as big a topic as it is surrounding homeschooled children, considering that socialization affects all childre...

Your child has a bright future ahead! This book was compiled to help you homeschool through the coming year with the best possible success.  Start strong by finding the faith to homeschool high school, with a four week devotional to encourage yo...

You made it to June! It's time to lay back, relax your homeschool life, and enjoy the summer! Don't completely check out though, or you'll miss out on these calendar reminders!  Middle School: Learn how to homeschool high school so you don'...

Wow! We're already well into May! Can you believe it? Are you on track? Here are some calendar reminders for you to check your homeschool goals against.   Middle School: As you plan for the first year of high school, learn what classes you shoul...

 

Purpose for Students

Middle school is the pause between elementary school and high school. Children learn at different rates –not just homeschoolers, ALL kids! The pause, middle school, gives slow or reluctant learners time to catch up before high school. At the same time, it gives quick and academically capable children a chance to continue learning at their level. Do you find yourself becoming stressed out over middle school? Read my article, Taming Middle School Anxiety. It's sure to help you and your student calm any anxiety this stage of life brings.

Some of my Gold Care Club members want me to give them direction and ask me regularly, "What should I be doing right now?" Well, here are my calendar reminders for summer suggestions for what you can all be doing all summer long.

Relax!

Fill summer with Delight Directed Learning, and provide time for kids to pursue their own interests.  It's the best thing that you can do to prepare them for college - and life! Learn more: Encouraging Delight Directed Learning at the High School Level

I saw an article in the newspaper about a spectacular summer camp for computer-loving techie kids.

Summer camps have long been part of the American experience for children and teenagers, and for the last 30 years or so, computers and technology have added to the equation. "What we're trying to do is to take a child's hobby and show how to turn it into a potential career," Safran said. "This summer, Karen Katzenberger, 13, of Fall City, plans to take her love of drawing to a new level at DigiPen ProjectFUN with a 3-D animation workshop."

Read the Seattle Times Article

Learning 3-D animation?  Getting experience at DigiPen?  What an amazing opportunity!

Most summer camps can fill up early, so now is the best time to start looking for something if your child is interested.  It would be impossible for me to list summer camps here, because families have different criteria, and children have different interested. I could point you to some great summer camps for chess in the Seattle Area (Chess4Life.com) but I don't think that will be a good fit for every student!  Instead, a quick google search will help  you find the information you need!  Now is the time to seek a summer camp if you are interested.



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Homeschool Middle School, junior high, 7th and 8th grade.  What to do, what to do?

My husband recently created a category on my blog JUST for parents of middle school students!  You can read all the blog posts in my middle school category.

You're reading my blog, so you obviously know how to find it online.  But did you know you can search my blog for answers?  There is a search box toward the top of my blog, so you can look up "grades" or "Senior year" and get the information you need.  There are categories listed on the right hand side, far down the page.  That way you can look at the series of blog posts that may be related to that category.  It's a great way to learn about foreign language ideas, for example.

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I’ve recently been connecting with friends on LinkedIn.  I invite you to send me an invitation if you want to connect with my business.