High School Electives for Homeschoolers: A Huge Resource List
High School is a time for youth to explore a variety of topics and experiences as they attempt to discover what things interest them for their future. It’s an opportunity to study topics beyond the basic core that might not have been covered yet or to get more in-depth with a specific subject. Here are […]
High School Homeschooling Planner {Printable}
As you head into the high school years, there seems to be a sense of impending overwhelm. What subjects should you include in these years? What if you get to grade 11 and realize you should have done a prerequisite the year before? Are you required to complete anything specific? >>> DOWNLOAD THE HIGH SCHOOL […]
A High School Canadian History Course for Homeschoolers: Creating History
This post contains affiliate links. Homeschooled students looking for a program for high school Canadian history or social studies might want to consider looking at Creating History. I originally reviewed this program back in 2015 and am now updating this review in early 2023 with the changes to the program that have been made since […]
Homeschooling Through High School: A Testimonial
Homeschooling through high school … those words together seem to strike fear into the hearts of moms everywhere. I mean, sure— you could teach them to read, and to do regular math, and social studies… resources are everywhere, and it’s, like, the easy stuff! But seriously, algebra? economics? chemistry? Shakespeare? Or maybe, the kids have […]
How I Completed High School at Home: A Testimonial
I graduated from high school in 2002 as a homeschool student. Except for writing a few exams, I hadn’t stepped foot in a public school since Kindergarten. Back then, there were limited options for homeschoolers, and my choice of secondary education was often looked upon with doubt. I’ve never regretted completing high school at home […]
Emerging Entrepreneur
Running a business – especially the financial side – offers a lot of hands-on, life skill opportunities for students of all ages. Learning the foundations to be successful is important. That’s why I recommend The Emerging Entrepreneur by Leanne Seel, CPA – a curriculum that teaches how to become an entrepreneur in Canada for youth. Leanne […]
Homeschooling Gives Me Freedom to Follow My Passions
Hi – My name is Tanmay Bakshi, I’m 12 years old, I’m in the 7th grade, and I live just outside of Toronto, in Brampton, Canada. I loved my parents’ decision to homeschool me, because, well, I now have flexibility with my schedule. I can learn at my own pace, not too slow, or even […]
Homeschooling: One Small Step for Me, One Giant Leap for Mom.
The year 2002. That was the year that changed our lives forever. Believe it or not, as a six year old little girl with a wild imagination and no capacity to sit still, I didn’t do very well in Grade 1. I came home with a big red C- written on my papers, loads of […]
I’m More Than a Homeschool Survivor
In September 1990, my twin brother and I started Grade 1 at home. After our Kindergarten year at a local school, my parents decided to homeschool us and that’s how we did school for the next twelve years. I don’t know all the reasons behind their decision, although the long bus-ride from our acreage into […]
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