by OCEANetwork | Dec 7, 2019 | Getting Started, Homeschool Freedom
These days, parents who are considering homeschooling are faced with hundreds of options in terms of logistics, curriculum, methods, etc. Often this can lead to some confusion. One of those issues particularly significant in recent years is whether parents should...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 29, 2019 | Curriculum, Getting Started
Back when the modern homeschooling movement first began, there were only a few curriculum options to choose from, and most of them were Christian private school curriculum publishers who had to be convinced to sell to homeschoolers! Nowadays, homeschool curriculum...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 21, 2019 | Back to Homeschool, Curriculum, Getting Started
We all learn differently. Understanding and capitalizing on your child’s learning style will make learning easier and more enjoyable for your homeschool children. Many studies have been done on how people learn and there are several ways of categorizing learning...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 16, 2019 | Curriculum, Getting Started
Nowadays there are as many styles of homeschooling as there are homeschool families. When first starting out, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the wealth of information and resources out there. Where do we start? One helpful way to begin planning your homeschool...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 2, 2019 | Encouragement, Homeschooling in Oregon Spotlight
If you are struggling right now and not sure if you can continue homeschooling, this post is for you! “Resilient Homeschooling” is a Homeschooling in Oregon Spotlight for OCEANetwork written by Jackie Whitesell, homeschooling mom of 10 years in Pendleton,...
by OCEANetwork | Apr 21, 2019 | Encouragement, Homeschool Freedom, Parenting & Family
It’s that time of year when we dutifully filled out our tax forms and send our checks to the IRS. It’s hard to write those checks and let go of the money—especially when we think the government is not using the money wisely. However, as Christians, we read Matthew...
by OCEANetwork | Apr 8, 2019 | Conference & Events
Teaching our children about the Oregon State Capitol and the important work done there is a great way for them to learn not only about how government operates, but also how we can get involved as citizens to help protect and expand our homeschool freedoms. Visiting...
by OCEANetwork | Feb 12, 2019 | Conference & Events, Homeschool Freedom
Visiting your legislators can be an incredibly effective way to help promote and protect homeschool freedoms. It is a wonderful way to connect legislators with the “face” of real homeschooling, while helping to educate them on how homeschool freedom works....
by OCEANetwork | Dec 8, 2018 | Tips & Tools
Whether you put the books on the shelf during December for the month or for a week, you don’t have to feel guilty because it doesn’t mean learning has been put on the shelf. Here are some things your children can be learning even if they aren’t following your normal...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 10, 2018 | Encouragement, Getting Started
When we begin homeschooling, most of us view homeschooling as one of three options for educating our children – we can choose public school, private school, or homeschool. And we choose homeschooling for a multitude of reasons as the best alternative for our family....
