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Math Instruction: Spiral vs. Mastery

Math Instruction: Spiral vs. Mastery

There are two different approaches to math instruction; spiral and mastery. Some children learn math better with one approach instead of the other, but there is no one “best” approach. – Source: ENRICHri thanks and credits Granite State Home Educators (NH) for use of this article.  We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!  *Some of the resources are not secular.

When is the Right Time to Start Homeschooling?

When is the Right Time to Start Homeschooling?

My child is being bullied. My daughter cries before school each day. His confidence is gone. She doesn’t laugh anymore. He’s not eating. They’re not sleeping. They aren’t themselves. These are the statements of parents who are deciding to homeschool mid-school year....

Take a Break

Take a Break

Want to know a secret? Shh….it’s one of the best-kept secrets of homeschooling. Ready? Here it comes… Homeschoolers don’t have to follow any schedule at all. We can take a break ANY TIME WE WANT OR NEED TO. Oh my gosh, right? What kind of schedule or break am I...

Free At Last

Free At Last

During the pandemic many families made the move to homeschool.  These new homeschoolers wondered how veterans "do this".  How do they stay home and school all day? Spoiler alert - we don't! The pandemic was odd for us too! Staying home 24/7 was not how we "do this"....

Grade Level and Temporary Homeschool

Grade Level and Temporary Homeschool

Our very own Melissa Robb, ENRICHri Member Advocate, collaborated with Providence Mom to share her homeschooling knowledge. Providence Mom has created a few blog articles regarding homeschooling that we feel are very good and informative. Check them out here....