Should I grade dictation as part of the English credit in high school?
In this month's post, Carrie explains how Charlotte Mason's method of studied dictation works in our high school guides. To read more, just click on this pin! #HeartofDakota #MoreThanaCharlotteMasonMoment #CharlotteMason #HomeschoolHighschool #CharlotteMasonEducation #StudiedDictation
Creative Pacing for Stretching the 4 High School Guides over 5 Years
A few years ago, a fellow homeschool mom asked for help in stretching Heart of Dakota’s four high school guides over five years for her daughter. So, Julie decided it would be fun to figure out some creative pacing for her. Since they’ve been very happy with this pacing, we thought we’d share it in today's blog post! #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolSchedule #HomeschoolHelp
A Closer Look at Bible Quiet Time at the High School Level
In this month's "Heart of Dakota Life" post, Julie looks in-depth at what the Bible "quiet times" cover in each of our high school guides. #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolHighSchool #ChristianEducation #CharacterBuilding #HighSchoolBible #ChristianHomeschoolCurriculum
How can I help my high school daughters return to HOD successfully?
In this week's post, one of our users who used to use HOD has decided to take her kids out of public high school because she's found HOD gives her kids a superior education. To see how Carrie advises she navigate the transition back, just click on this pin! #HeartofDakota #DearCarrie #HomeschoolHighSchool #SwitchingtoHomeschool #WhyWeHomeschool #HomeschoolAdvantage #HomeschoolCurriculum #ChristianHomeschoolCurriculum
United States History I: Weekly Check-In Rewind
Sometimes it's fun to look back! In today's post, Julie shares a weekly check-in for US History I that she wrote when her son Wyatt was 17. To see what a week using US History I looks like, visit our blog or check out the link in our bio! #HeartofDakota #USHistoryI #HomeschoolIRL #HomeschoolLife #HomeschoolWeek #HomeschoolMemories
Try a mid-morning checkpoint for your older students
In this week's Teaching Tip, Carrie shares a useful concept that has kept her school day moving along while still letting her engage with her older students. #HeartofDakota #TeachingTip #HomeschoolFamily #HomeschoolMom #HomeschoolSchedule #HomeschoolHacks
Work Areas, Common Areas, and Common Meeting Areas for Older Students
Older students tend to crave their own work areas. As our sons reached their teenage years especially, they each wanted an area to call their own. In this month's "Heart of Dakota Life" post, Julie shares some unique ways her kids have found their own spaces to work in. #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolIRL #HomeschoolFamily #Homeschooling #HomeschoolLife #HomeschoolMom #HomeschookKid #HomeschoolKids #HomeschoolSpace #HomeschoolHacks #HomeschoolHighSchool #HomeschoolMiddleSchool
Carrie's Past Schedule for High School, MTMM, PHFHG, & LHFHG
In this week's post, Carrie shares examples from her boys' school schedules during a time that she was teaching four guides at once. Hopefully this post helps fuel your creative juices as you consider you own school schedule in this new year! #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolMom #HomeschoolSchedule #HomeschoolInspiration #HomeschoolIRL #RealHomeschool #HomeschoolFamily #HomeschoolDay #HomeEducation #HomeEducator #BusyHomeschoolMom #BusyHomeschool #HomeschoolIdeas #HomeschoolHacks #HomeschoolHelp
How do I create a transcript with credits that colleges will accept?
In this week's post, Carrie explains how to create a high school transcript that colleges will accept. To see how, visit our blog or check out the link in our bio! #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolHighschool #HomeschoolCollegePrep #HomeschoolMom #HomeschoolTeacher #HomeEducator #HomeschoolHelp #HomeschoolHacks #HomeschoolCollege #HomeEducation #ReadyforCollege #HomeschoolCommunity #TranscriptPrep #HomeschoolTranscript #HomeschoolTranscripts
Does MTMM need the extensions to be appropriate for grade 9?
In today's post, Carrie looks at whether or not it is necessary to utilize the Extension Package when doing our Missions to Modern Marvels guide with a 9th grader. To read her thoughts, just click on this pin! #HeartofDakota #MissionstoModernMarvels #HomeschoolPlacement #ChristianHomeschoolCurriculum #HomeschoolCurriculum #HomeEducator #HomeEducation #HomeschoolHighSchool #HomeschoolTeacher #HomeschoolQuestions #HomeschoolHelp #HomeschoolMom
Do you have young adults in your home?
Middle school/high school-aged studentsâ personalities and preferences are often still developing. When making a schedule for the year, it makes sense to consider their preferences and make a schedule that suits them well. To see one simple way to do this, visit our blog or check out the link in our bio! #HeartofDakota #HomeschoolMom #HomeschoolingTeens #HomeschoolingTeenagers #HomeschoolMiddleSchool #HomeschoolHighSchool #HomeschoolHacks #HomeschoolHelp #HomeschoolIRL #HomeEducation
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