How do I get started homeschooling my child? Does Utah have any special legal requirements? Where can I find a support group? How can I get help with teaching math? We have all the answers to questions like these and more! With tips, ideas, and information on everything from unschooling to structured curriculums, we can help you successfully homeschool in Utah.
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Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. |
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- Oscar Wilde |
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Seton Home Study School Testing Services |
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Seton offers standardized testing for homeschoolers. They featuring the CAT-E Survey tests, which are inexpensive, can be administered in your home, and have a very quick turn around. |
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Let's Play Math! |
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This wonderful blog is written by a homeschooling mother who wants to make learning math fun. It is a place where you can learn about new ways of learning, teaching, and understanding math. Math is a game, playing with ideas. This blog is about the ongoing adventure of learning, teaching, and playing around with mathematics from preschool to precalculus. |
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5 Reasons I Homeschool My Kids (By A Surprisingly Sane Mom) |
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Why would a family with no religious affiliation opt out of the standard school model? The short answer is that the stakes were too high not to. The long answer is in the rest of this article. From freedom, to a miserable experience for those working in the school system, to excessive homework, to unnatural socialization ideals in school settings, to the ability to follow your own path, this mom lists the reasons that compelled her to strike a different plan for her child. |
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Field Trips 101 |
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Vicki Bentley |
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Field trips can inspire your child to study a topic, give him further insights into his current studies, or provide closure to a completed unit. Is there somewhere you’d like to take your children to reinforce a topic this year? Or just want to visit because it would enrich their lives? If you let your support group (or even just a few other families) know that you are planning to go and they are welcome to tag along (think: group rate)—voila! You’re planning a field trip! |
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