by Jessica Frierson | Apr 3, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Teens, Young Children, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, April 2023 Homeschooling has its highs and lows. There are days when everything goes according to plan and others when it seems nothing does. Are we fitting school into the busyness of life or working life around school? Either way, both...
by Jessica Frierson | Mar 8, 2023 | Finances, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Community, Getting Started, Resources, NCHE Membership, Considering Homeschooling, Reasons to Homeschool, Support, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, March 2023 When parents consider homeschooling their children, one of the first questions they ask is, “What will I need?” Depending on who you ask, you will get a wide range of answers. After more than twenty years of homeschooling, I can...
by Jessica Frierson | Feb 14, 2023 | Support, Special Needs, Finances, Resources, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, February 2023 Homeschool students with disabilities may be eligible for funds through the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). You may have heard of the ESA+ scholarship but read on to learn more because a lot has changed...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 31, 2023 | Family life, Reasons to Homeschool, Encouragement, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Sarah Hughes, January 2023 I didn’t think I would ever homeschool, but I’m proud of myself for sticking with it and honestly not hating it. Overall I think it has made me a better parent. Here are five reasons why. 1. I enjoy schoolwork (as opposed to...
by Evelyn Bickley | Jan 4, 2023 | Field Trip, Uncategorized, Activities
Discovery Place Science Charlotte, NC Monday, February 27, 2023 PLEASE NOTE: The Robotics Class is SOLD OUT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS FIELD TRIP Discovery Place Science is an innovative, hands-on Museum in Uptown Charlotte that encourages scientific...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 4, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Family life, Reasons to Homeschool, Schedule, Teaching Strategies, Young Children, Getting Started, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, January 2023 This month marks the beginning of the end of an era in my life. My youngest child will turn seven in just a few days, marking the beginning of his official school years. Although we have a decade or so remaining until our youngest...