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Homeschool Help

The articles in Homeschool Help are intended to encourage and equip parents and teachers involved in preschool and early childhood education.

There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being - to help someone succeed." - Alan Loy McGinnis

As I share my experiences of raising and teaching my five children I hope that these articles will build your confidence and inspire you in your high calling.

In a day filled with the demands of little people, this is your link to the adult world, to a friend who understands the challenges you face.

Having traveled the path of home education for over 10 years, I hope that I can point the way, inspire others who are also on this road and share what I have learned so far.

I am not a stereo-typical 'super mom' who only has success stories to share, but a 'real' mom with real struggles who can relate to the ups and downs that we all encounter on this educational journey.

Starting Out

"Home education is an exciting and rewarding journey..." - Shirley Erwee

Advice to New Home Schoolers

Ten Myths About Homeschooling and Anti-Homeschooling Excuses
"I don't have the patience." "I can't teach Math." "I am stressed out already." "I can't afford it." These are just some of the fears, doubts and myths that prospective homeschoolers must face. This article is an attempt to do some myth-busting, dispel the fears and disqualify the anti-homeschooling excuses that prevent many parents from the awesome experience of homeschooling their families.

Don't Start Too Early

The Benefits of a Preschool Curriculum

Starting Homeschool - Top 5 Tips
Belinda, a mom of 4 who has been homeschooling nearly 10 years shares her advice at www.lifestyle-homeschool.com.

The Ultimate Homeschool Mom's Planner

This planner, in digital format, provides you with printable templates and schedules to plan and organize the various area of your home and homeschool. Click on the image (left) to find out how you can download it and get started right now!

Encouragement for Moms

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher

The Best Mother, the Best Preschool

NEW! Preschool Training... and 8 Goals for Preschool Training

Am I Doing Enough?

Homeschooling with Babies and Toddlers

Homeschooling? How Do I Cope?

Family Code of Conduct

Motivation for Good Home Management

Weekly Menu Planner

Free Ezine - The Whole Child

Home School Links

South African Homeschool Support - South African homeschooling eloops, regional organizations, legal defence fund and support groups.

......................................... All the sites below are by bona fide homeschooling moms who have taken the opportunity to build a small sideline business on the internet and become work-at-home-moms . Find out how easily you too can succeed...and add a new dimension to YOUR life!

Footprints On Our Land - Home School Resources for South Africa
Homegrown literature based unit studies designed for multi-level learning.

Homeschool Curriculum for Life
"The choice of home school curriculum is not just about school, it's about life."
Home school curriculum and philosophy reviews, home helps and extensive book reviews for all by my personal friend and partner in Footprints On Our Land , Wendy Young. Wendy is a veteran South African homeschooling mom, speaker, advisor, author and curriculum provider.

Christian Parenting Source.com - your virtual parent survival kit.
This site offers free home school curriculum, practical parenting advice, tips, articles, lessons, inspirational poetry, quotes, book and music reviews, and much more.

Homeschool Curriculum Advisor
Tips and advice about choosing or changing curriculum, as well as reviews of various curricula and more, by a veteran home school mom.

Homeschool-living.com - essential 'extras' of homeschooling
Encouragement and practical knowledge about homeschooling electives (especially p.e. and art), discipline, great literature, and holiday and co-op activities, gleaned from 19 years of home education experience.

Early Years Homeschool
Information about starting homeschooling, from support groups to curriculum, activities to free resources, and information about bilingual homeschooling.

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