Should I Keep a Gradebook?

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | November 2, 2022 | Homeschool
The freedom we enjoy as homeschoolers is great, but it comes with a host of decisions to make. One of the most common is the decision to keep a gradebook or not. The answer to that question is not a straightforward one, and that’s a good thing. Unlike some states, Florida does not require homeschoolers

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Nature Notebooks: Take Learning Outside

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | November 10, 2021 | Homeschool
One of the joys of homeschooling is the luxury of extra time to spend with your children during the day. This includes getting to enjoy all that the Gainesville area has to offer each and every day. We are blessed with many parks, trails, and even our backyards that provide us with fun, engaging, and

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Homeschooling and Scouting: An Inexpensive Curriculum Even for Non-Scouts

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 30, 2021 | Articles , Homeschool , Learn
No one loves a good deal quite like a homeschooler. Perhaps it’s because so many of us are single-income families, entrepreneurs, or want to turn everything into a learning opportunity, but we tend to jump at low-cost, high-quality curricular options. When we started homeschooling, scouting was an obvious place to turn. WHAT ARE SCOUTING MERIT BADGES?

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Is Homeschooling Becoming More Popular?

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2020 | Homeschool , Learn
My aunt and uncle chose to homeschool their sons in the 1980s. The modern homeschooling movement was in its infancy and their decision was controversial. They needed help, so they attended a homeschool conference. At the time, the largest one in Florida was held in a church fellowship hall. They went to see their curricular

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