by Sarah Hicks | Nov 23, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Creative Ideas, Learning Styles, Teaching Strategies
Learning is a discovery, an experience, and a marvelous, creative journey (or at least, it can be!) But sometimes learning is also messy, slow, loud, scattered, spontaneous, and completely unorthodox. This can leave parents feeling frustrated that learning is taking...
by Sarah Hicks | Nov 9, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Spiritual Growth, Parenting
This year has truly been unlike any other year we have ever faced. It is likely that many people around you have expressed that they are feeling worn-out, uncertain, or stressed. Perhaps you have even had these thoughts. As the holidays are approaching, now is a great...
by Sarah Hicks | Nov 2, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Community, Resources, Parenting
Do you have a mentor? Homeschool mentors are people who believe in home education. They believe in your ability to teach your children. When you need them, a good mentor will provide you with encouragement, practical advice, wisdom, or, let’s face it: a reality check!...
by Sarah Hicks | Oct 26, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Community, Resources, Parenting
Let’s face it: we’ve all been cooped up for the past few months. Now that we are beginning to return to normal activities, does it seem like your children have forgotten how to behave around other human beings? Fear not! We are here for you! Here are three helpful...
by Sarah Hicks | Oct 12, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Young Children, Nature
Our family really likes bugs. This year, we sorely missed attending BugFest: the annual North Carolina bug festival. Insects are an important part of most ecosystems. They pollinate flowers and foods, help control harmful pests, and they are the food source for other...
