A high school Career Exploration Textbook! Homeschool parents want to do an excellent job preparing their teens for life after graduation. Many of you have asked us for help in doing that, particularly when it comes to a solid, comprehensive Career Exploration plan. We listened! High School Career Exploration Curriculum Textbook Introducing an engaging, comprehensive
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What My High Schoolers Did for Career Exploration In my decades as a homeschool mom, my teens and I have done a LOT of high school Career Exploration! I wanted my high schoolers to be well-prepared for life after homeschooling AND I didn’t want to spend tons of money on college unless they had a pretty
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Family gatherings and homeschooling can be combined in one good learning experience! Making Good Use of Family Gatherings and Homeschooling So many family gatherings are always coming up. First there is Thanksgiving, then December. Next, many homeschoolers are looking at the calendar and wondering: exactly how many more school days and official school activities they
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9th Graders need to know, I was working with a group of homeschool 9th graders recently. They were sitting bright-eyed and nervous on their first day of group classes. Their first day in high school. Big stuff! 5 Things 9th Graders Need to Know I asked them why they were here. “To learn” “To take
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Homeschooling high school is the perfect place to instill the idea that we are all here on earth for a purpose. Jeremiah learned it early on when God told him, “I know the plans I have for you…” (Jeremiah 29:11). Homeschool teens are in the perfect position to explore and develop their sensitivity to God’s
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Here are wise ways to plan for high school courses for the fall: Combining Credits. I served for 18 years as an academic advisor for homeschooled high schoolers. Today I would like to share one of my experiences (names and identifying information changed, of course). Combining credits Some years past, I met with a homeschool
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This is the second in a 2-part series. For the first part, click here – High School Career Exploration: Our Experience. High School Career Exploration High School Career Exploration: Our Experience Part 1 left us ready to look seriously into three career fields: Chef/Restaurant Industry Architecture Fitness/Personal Training We found people we knew who were
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A classic post about choosing reading and writing assignments to build on your student’s unique strengths and interests. You truly can use Language Arts for Career Exploration in your homeschool! Career Exploration in Your Homeschool Language Arts are a core piece of your homeschool’s curriculum. Reading, understanding what you’ve read, and writing are vital life
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There are careers that don’t require college, and they should be explored while your teen is still in high school. So many exciting options!
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