Articles written by Chris Oldenburg

Teachers can create a Thanksgiving unit study focusing on the history of the holiday and incorporating literature and writing exercises.

Nov 7, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

A basic lesson plan to teach students how to write effective autobiographies includes definitions, research, reading, brainstorming, and self-examination.

Nov 2, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Homeschool support groups can be difficult to find, but creating a local support group is also an alternative and does not have to be overwhelming.

May 6, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Summer is a perfect time to encourage children to journal, an important tool for practicing writing skills, and enhance the homeschool experience..

May 5, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Homeschool science can be loaded with hands-on activities. There are several solar panel kits and projects to demonstrate the power of the sun.

May 5, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Creating raised garden beds is a great homeschool lesson that enables children to produce their own food, requires few supplies, and is full of learning.

Apr 27, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Daylight Saving Time is observed throughout most of the United States and the history of this practice can be traced through a timeline of related events.

Mar 11, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Homeschool students moving into high school need to track achievements and keep records of progress, which will aid in creating the homeschool transcript.

Mar 6, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Unit studies are just one choice in homeschool curricula. Loosely defined, unit studies are compilations of various subjects taught around one central theme.

Feb 28, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

There is great debate over the socialization of homeschooled children, but many are finding that homeschooling can provide beneficial social skills.

Feb 23, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Homeschool families have many options for standardized testing. The California Achievement Test (CAT) covers core subjects and can be administered by the parent.

Feb 19, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg

Choosing a math curriculum package can be a daunting task for a homeschool parent. Saxon Math 3 provides users with detailed lessons and a good foundation.

Feb 9, 2010 - Chris Oldenburg