Unit Study Supplement: James Buchanan, U.S. 15th President
Historians have long called James Buchanan the worst president in U.S history. Primarily, this is because of his role leading up to the Civil War.He refused to take a stand against the issue of slavery during his tenure, preferring to let each state decide whether to accept slavery or not. His own Democratic party was […]
Unit Study Supplement: James Monroe, U.S. 5th President
Following the War of 1812, America was more united, politically, than they had been in many years. It was in this time of relative stability that Monroe came to power in the U.S. His presidency was one of immense growth for the country, although it was not without growing pains. As a war veteran, previous […]
Unit Study Supplement: Thomas Jefferson, U.S. 3rd President
A study of our third president, Thomas Jefferson, lends itself to a wide variety of educational topics: the American Revolution, slavery, international trade, Westward expansion, foreign languages, and many more. There is enough content to keep students busy for weeks! No single American Presidents unit study could teach you everything you’d like to know about […]
Teaching a Child With Autism
Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? Having a child with autism is filled with special joys and unique challenges. According to a 2014 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 1 in 68 children in the U.S. have autism. Usually diagnosed at a young age, children with autism […]
Educational Field Trips in North Carolina
It doesn’t have to be a rainy day. In fact, it doesn’t even have to be a cloudy day. As a homeschool family, you can pick any day at all to move your learning beyond the confines of your home and head out on an educational adventure. Ask any homeschool parent or student, and they […]
