curriculum

Making Your Curriculum Work

Making Your Curriculum Work

I received an email from a favorite curriculum company last week with the subject line: “Want to Jump Ship Due to the Curriculum You Picked Out?” along with a coupon code for their products. It’s that time of year. We’re beyond the excitement of the new year. We’re...

Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum

I often say that the opportunity to tailor your child’s education is one of the best, and also hardest, parts of homeschooling. The ability to choose curriculum to customize your family’s learning is wonderful but it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in choices!...

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.

What Grade Are You In?

What Grade Are You In?

“What grade are you in?” the cashier asks. My child stares, like a deer caught in headlights, and turns to me before slowly answering, “ummm….we don’t really do grades…. But I love history!”  Grade levels. Homeschoolers wonder about them often, asking questions like: ...

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....

ENRICHri Cultural Fair

ENRICHri Cultural Fair

Looking for a community of Rhode Island homeschoolers that hosts some amazing events?  Look no further. Welcome to ENRICHri’s Annual Cultural Fair Travel with us as our community center is transformed into many countries spanning the world. Our globetrotting guests...