Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — of last year based on the number of reader views and pins at NextGen Homeschool. Pin this page so you can refer back to each topic as needed: It’s a great resource as you tackle the New Year!
Many readers came to NextGen Homeschool last year looking for “Homeschooling 101” topics, such as facts and figures and what parents need to know about homeschooling today. These posts will help you find answers to the most common questions asked by new and prospective homeschoolers today.
Here are the Top Ten “Homeschool 101” posts of 2014:
- Three Decades Later: Homeschooling in 2014 – Facts & figures about the state of homeschooling in 2014, three decades after our families began homeschooling us.
- Does Common Core Affect Homeschoolers? – Answers to the most asked questions about Common Core from homeschooling parents.
- Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: How do you schedule your day? – Four homeschool moms share their top tips for creating a daily routine and weekly flow.
- Homeschooling in a Dual-Purpose Room – How to create a productive school area in your home without a dedicated school room.
- Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: How do you handle chores while homeschooling? – Tips from four busy moms on how to keep the housework under control while homeschooling.
- Homeschooling High School: You Can Do It! – Taking the fear out of teaching high school subjects & record-keeping for college.
- Identifying the Learning Styles of Your Children – What are different learning styles and how can you work with them to improve your educational approach?
- Five Steps to Start a Homeschool Co-Op – Can’t find a co-op to meet your needs? Starting your own can be simple and beneficial: We show you how.
- Do I Need a Homeschool Mission Statement? – The value of creating a homeschool mission statement and how to write one.
- Five Homeschool Planners Reviewed – A video walk through, with pros & cons, for five popular homeschool planners.
Thank you for joining us as we take a look back at the Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 here at NextGen Homeschool! Stay tuned for the next post in this series: Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 on Homeschool Curriculum.