6 Ways to Use A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Homeschool

6 Ways to Use A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Homeschool

“He was conscious of a thousand odours floating in the air, each one connected with a thousand thoughts, and hopes, and joys, and cares, long, long, forgotten.” A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens As a literature teacher, I get to indulge my love of all things...
Thankful for Homeschool Contest Entries

Thankful for Homeschool Contest Entries

We challenged families to share why they are thankful for homeschool. We were overwhelmed by the talent, effort, heart that poured into our inbox! You made our job of choosing winners very difficult! THANK YOU to all who entered. At Global Student Network, we’re...
Plato Courseware Reviews: A Teacher’s Perspective

Plato Courseware Reviews: A Teacher’s Perspective

Plato is an online curriculum used by both schools and homeschool families. Its research-based approach make it an effective and popular choice. As a teacher using Plato with students in an online school, I’m sharing my Plato Courseware review with these 5 benefits of...
Top 5 Reasons for Teaching Shakespeare

Top 5 Reasons for Teaching Shakespeare

An April 2015 report entitled The Unkindest Cut by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni states, “A mere 4 of . . . 52 colleges and universities require English majors to take a course focused on Shakespeare. Those institutions are Harvard, University of...
11 Educational Games Perfect for Homeschool

11 Educational Games Perfect for Homeschool

Have you ever been accused by a non-homeschooling parent or family member of hanging out in your pajamas and playing games with your kids all day? Here are some ideas so you can successfully do just that – hang out in your pajamas, laugh and play games and call it...
Letter to First Time Homeschool Parents

Letter to First Time Homeschool Parents

Dear First Time Homeschool Parents, Are you the first EVER in your entire family history to try homeschooling? I know just what you’re feeling! My husband and I are both products of public schools, kindergarten through college. We attended a great state university...