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Free homeschooling with YouTube – another tool in the modern homeschooler’s resource belt. We’ve been homeschooling since 1996, and have 3 graduates and 1 current student. I wish we had some of the internet tools available when we started our homeschooling adventures. Homeschooling has been a viable form of education for many years; prior to the creation of public and private school institutions, homeschooling was essential in society. It was parents that taught children logic, life and social skills and given guidance about career paths or how to take care of their future home and family.

Today, homeschooling is still appreciable. This type of education gives parents the significant role in their child’s life. Instead of giving control to teachers, parents are given the opportunity to be their child’s biggest example. Homeschooling is unique because no one is forced into a specific curriculum- they are encouraged to learn at their own pace and try different things.

Free Homeschooling With YouTube

One of the most controversial debates about a home education is that a child will not develop social skills and be able to apply them in the real world. This argument is interesting as most homeschooled children will spend more time around different age groups than a child in public education will. Even though this topic could be debated for years to come, it is as simple as this: homeschooling works for some families, and for others it won’t, and that is okay.

Homeschool graduates still receive a high school diploma and are eligible to attend college. Most universities will require ‘transcripts’ so keep track of what subjects and classes your child passes if you decide homeschooling is right for your family. Some core subjects you may want to include:…

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Back to school sales are already starting and typically run through most of August. I know you’re probably in full-summer mode and the LAST thing you want to think about are the back to school sales; BUT you don’t want to miss out and it is time to plan ahead.

Even as a homeschooler, who schools year-round, I get very excited about these sales. I do some serious back to school stockpiling during these the sales and you should too! Regardless of your choice of education for your child, stockpiling supplies is essential. Most public, private, charter schools and even homeschooling require the same items for each student.

Stocking Up on School Supplies Just Makes Sense

Many of the items that stores put out for the back to school sales are, what they call, loss leaders. That means they are typically losing money or not making money on those items to get you into their store; in hopes that you’ll buy other full-priced. Typically, consumers buy more than one item at any trip to a retail store. During back to school season, supplies are so in-demand that the average amount of money spent on items for their child is over $600. Can you imagine how much it would be if no discounts were offered?

I have a few tips to share with you on shopping back to school sales as well as what to you need to stockpile during them. Over the years I have been able to do a year’s worth of school shopping for our homeschool in one day! And with most public and private schools needing students to bring their own supplies, you need to know how to make the most of the back to school sales. Here are some ways to save you some moo-lah!

Back to School Sales – What You Need to Stockpile

Everyone loves back to school sales! Despite the idea that most kids don’t enjoy this time of year, they can learn to love the process of back to school shopping too. Bring them along and allow them to choose a few of their own supplies should they be in your budget….

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