Homeschool Blog - Online Updates from Homeschool By Design

Time Blocks - A Different Way to Plan

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:47:20 GMT

Using time blocks rather than tasks to complete to schedule your homeschool day.

School At Home

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:42:09 GMT

The mom of preschoolers asks how to break out of the school at home mentality.

Kids Have a Bad Attitude About Homeschooling?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:29 GMT

A reader asks how to deal with children who have a bad attitude about homeschooling.

Unschooling or Relaxed Homeschooling?

Wed, 05 May 2010 20:59:24 GMT

Is it unschooling or relaxed homeschooling? Homeschool website with information and ideas to help the newbie and the veteran.

Good Games - Fun and Educational

Wed, 05 May 2010 19:12:35 GMT

Good games are fun for all ages. Recommendations for educational games that are fun for all whole family.

Eclectic Homeschooling

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:08:23 GMT

If you think all the homeschool methods have something to offer, eclectic homeschooling might be just the thing for you. Homeschool website with tips and ideas.

Explode the Code

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:35:42 GMT

Explode the code is one of very few curriculum choices we've stuck with through the entire series. It is a simple, easy to use, no frills program that's

One Year Adventure Novel

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:52:52 GMT

This year my daughter chose to use the One Year Adventure Novel curriculum. She has a desire to write novels and we have tried other approaches through

Housing development construction site

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:52:21 GMT

We live in a suburban area where new housing developments are constantly going up. Our homeschool co-op group arranged a tour of one such development

Peterson Directed Handwriting (K)

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:16:21 GMT

I purchased this program to help teach my kindergartners how to properly form their letters. I suppose for some children this would work, but for my children

Screen printing business

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:20:49 GMT

My family, along with another, visited a screen printing business to see just how all those great t-shirts are made. As preparation for the trip, the

You can win $25 for homeschool supplies!

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:32:54 GMT

Enter to win a $25 gift certificate from Christianbook.com . Just submit a homeschool curriculum review or field trip story and get your name in a random drawing! Click the permalink for more details.

Once-a-Week Unit Studies

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:01:20 GMT

Once-a-Week Unit Studies are well-rounded, comprehensive unit studies that totally immerse you and your family in a particular topic while incorporating

Win Free Homeschool Books!

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:35:37 GMT

Win free homeschool books and supplies! Not your average homeschool site. Look around and you'll find things you won't find anywhere else!

Public Speaking?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:45:46 GMT

I am considering writing a public speaking curriculum for younger kids/reluctant speakers. Is there interest in something like that? Please reply on the HBD Facebook Fan page or to publicspeaking@homeschool-by-design.com. Thanks!

Free Online Educational Games

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:49:27 GMT

I added a new link for free online educational games today!

Time 4 Writing

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:17:57 GMT

I have struggled to find a homeschool writing curriculum I have been pleased with. There just always seem to be some gaps in the instruction. And the

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:47 GMT

One of the best field trips our homeschool group took this year was a local one to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. We met at the gift shop where our tour

Educational Travel

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:53:23 GMT

Educational travel is the ultimate homeschool field trip. Have you taken a field trip you'd like to share with others? Share it here!

Math Lesson Plans - Spiral Curriculum or Mastery?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:16:22 GMT

Two ways to organize math lesson plans are in a spiral curriculum or a mastery curriculum. Which should you use?

Classic Literature

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:19:21 GMT

Ways to incorporate classic literature in your homeschool.

Preschool Curriculum Activities

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:04:37 GMT

The best preschool curriculum activities...

Organizing Your Life

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:18:23 GMT

A simple tip to help you with organizing your life.

Teaching Respect

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:31:43 GMT

Teaching respect is important even if you don't homeschool. Homeschool website with ideas and links for all stages of your journey.

Disadvantages of Homeschooling

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:31:19 GMT

Is having kids around 24/7 really one of the disadvantages of homeschooling? Find out how my view of this changed.

Antarctica - Free Virtual Field Trips

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:48 GMT

Antarctica Virtual Field Trips - Homeschool website with a variety of ideas to supplement curriculum programs.

Attention Facebook Users

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:32:17 GMT

Did you know Homeschool-By-Design has a fan page? Fans are notified when new information is added to the site. I'd love to have you join! Quick link to HBD's fan page

Australia - Free Virtual Field Trips

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:20:01 GMT

Australia Virtual Field Trips - Homeschool website with a variety of ideas to supplement curriculum programs.

Free Videos from John Stossel

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:44:41 GMT

Just register and order. 4 DVD's available. (I've never added a feed this way, so I hope it works!)

Spellquizzer Homeschool Curriculum Review

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:35 GMT

Do you need spelling help? Spellquizzer can supplement any spelling program you are currently using. Website has many other ideas and encouragment for homeschool families.

Online Reading Games

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:02:29 GMT

Homeschool website with information about the best online reading games, math games, and other academic subjects.

Bad Things About Homeschooling

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:57:09 GMT

One of the bad things about homeschooling with links to other pros and cons of homeschooling.

Virtual Field Trips

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:29:33 GMT

Virtual Field Trips: Homeschool website with ideas for supplementing traditional homeschool curriculum programs.

Free Preschool Curriculum

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:27:19 GMT

Free preschool curriculum ideas: Homeschool by Design has ideas and encouragement for all levels of home learning.

Homeschooling Statistics

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:44:52 GMT

Does homeschooling work? Homeschooling statistics, information, ideas and encouragement.

Home School Statistics

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:44:27 GMT

Home school statistics: Does homeschooling work? Help with making your homeschooling decision and ideas for those currently homeschooling.

Free Online Homeschooling

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:59:53 GMT

Free online homeschooling information and ideas for new and veteran homeschoolers.

Math Brain Teasers

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:43:59 GMT

Find the best math brain teasers plus ideas and encouragement for parents who teach their children at home.

Teen Jobs or Extra Income for Mom

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:49:03 GMT

Has your high schooler been researching teen jobs? Do you need extra income? Site Build It! helps the motivated work from home mom or teen build a homeschool business constructing quality content websites.

Need Spelling Help? All About Spelling - Curriculum Review

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:45:16 GMT

Need spelling help? Homeschool website with homeschool curriculum reviews for All About Spelling, and many other homeschool programs.

Free Online Math Games

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:54:14 GMT

The best free online math games for kids. Free online games for other subjects. Great for homeschools and extra practice.