Large families make up one of homeschooling’s stereotypes–a line of eight or more children, all following obediently behind Mom and Dad. Those of us who have been homeschooling long know both the truths and the realities of this picture. The truth is that plenty of families, large or small, find a way to make homeschooling work beautifully for them. But what about families who only have one child? Is homeschooling really an option for these parents and children? To find out, let’s take a brief look at the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling an only child.

Homeschool planning for a large family can seem daunting. From choosing curriculum to setting up a daily schedule, there are seemingly endless decisions to be made. The good news is that you can simplify the homeschool planning process. The key is to prioritize your goals before you begin planning.

Generate free printable math worksheets for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and pre-algebra.

How do widows and widowers continue to fulfill the challenging roles of dad/mom, homeschooler, breadwinner, and sole disciplinarian, without losing focus of the total picture? Grace Hull provides a look at some approaches to coping with this difficult situation.

A slightly 'tongue in cheek' view of why someone might choose to homeschool.

This is a homeschool email group for Catholic families which will revolve around the Robinson Curriculum.

This matching activity for younger kids can be made out of plastic Easter eggs.

What is notebooking? It's creatively collecting information in a notebook. Notebooking allows a child to have fun while progressing in every area of learning. The topics are limitless. Notebooking works well with all types of educational methods and styles

Mathematical experiences for very young children should build largely upon their play and the natural relationships between learning and life in their daily activities, interests, and questions.