by Jessica Frierson | Jun 14, 2022 | Family life, Reasons to Homeschool, Science, Nature, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, June 2022 “Mom, when are we going to start school again?”, asked my daughter, looking up from the school work I had given her to do one day this spring. “You’re doing your school work right now,” I replied with a laugh. “No, Mom, I mean our REAL...
by Jessica Frierson | Feb 15, 2022 | Reasons to Homeschool, Schedule, Middle School, Science, Nature, Young Children, NCHE Blog
by Jessica Frierson, February 2022 Last week gave us a spring preview here in the Catawba Valley area. Birds were singing the praises of the nest they had begun constructing under our eaves. The sun was shining brightly in every window, enticing us to come out to...
by Matthew McDill | Jul 2, 2021 | Science, Summer, Nature, Creative Ideas, NCHE Blog
One blazing summer day my children came in from playing outside because it was too hot for their plans. “Why do we have school when the weather is the best for outside activities and take our break when it’s too hot?”, they asked. I realized that they had a good...
by Jessica Frierson | Jun 25, 2021 | Summer, Science, Nature, Resources, Creative Ideas, NCHE Blog
by Jessica Frierson, June 2021 Summer offers many opportunities for fun, educational experiences. While everyone may be ready for a break from the textbooks, the learning doesn’t have to go on vacation. In fact, it is a great time to cultivate the idea in your...
by Sarah Hicks | Dec 28, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Science, Nature, Creative Ideas, Encouragement
by Guest Contributor Valerie Cox Whether your children realize it or not, science is everywhere in the world around us. From the sunlight waking us up in the morning to how our bodies digest the food we eat, science is a major part of our daily lives. As their...