The IAHE Blog
Hiring Policy Does Not Supersede State Law
On May 24, 2021, IAHE became aware of an Indiana homeschooler attempting to gain employment at a large retailer. The minor and her mother did their due diligence in providing the parental permission form and the most up-to-date Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) Youth...
Summer Schooling With a Spoon
I have picked the most benign object I could find and come up with a short unit study to keep your summer fun and fantastic! The famous but often-overlooked dinner spoon. Take a peek at the ideas below, and add your own ideas in the comments! Math & Science Heat...
Honoring Their Sacrifice
It’s Quiz Time! How much do you and your children know about Memorial Day? What was Memorial Day’s original name? Memorial ceremonies originated after which war? Why do we not “celebrate” Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember men and women of the...
Resilient Children are Victors, Not Victims
This past year has been different and difficult. Losses because of the virus, pandemic, and quarantine have been real, but we can't let them define our children. We might prefer that our children wouldn’t have to face challenging experiences when they’re young. But,...
When Seeds Grow
This spring, I am reminded of the joy my family experienced each year when the completion of textbooks and workbooks trickled to an end. As each subject fell from our daily “to do” list, we had more time to devote to the goal of steadily finishing strong in subjects...
We Wear Many Hats
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you excited? Are you thankful to be a mom? A homeschooling mom? Most of us are wearing many hats—wife, mom, teacher, guidance counselor, chauffeur, referee, chief cook... When we homeschool, there may not even be a summer...
Is a Support Group for You?
Whether you are just starting off on the journey of homeschooling or are a few years into it, may I encourage you to surround yourself with other homeschool families? One way to do this is to get involved in or even start a support group (SG) in your area. A support...
Are homeschools taking money from public education?
Within hours of the close of the 2021 legislative session, stories began popping up across the state claiming that Indiana homeschool families would be given educational funding in the newly passed budget. While the details of the bill are yet to be worked out, we...
Choosing Curriculum Part 2
Curriculum Styles This is Part 2 of a two-part series on choosing curriculum for elementary and middle school. Read Part 1 HERE. In PART 1 we explored why you have chosen to homeschool, your educational philosophy, and your vision for your homeschool. Part 2...