Chauffeur  Counselor Chef Teacher Housekeeper Nurse Dietician Accountant Secretary Principal Events Planner We know that you do so many things to keep your homeschool running smoothly.  You wake up each day and run a full household and school (often for more than one child) while preparing meals, grocery shopping,cleaning, lesson planning, reading with your children, […]

We know that there are times that you’re working on your Calvert Education schoolwork with your student and you’re guided to use Powerpoint, Excel or another Office product.  We’re aware that not every family has access to the Microsoft Office suite of tools.  We want to provide you with a list of free (or low […]

On the first day of homeschooling, the mailman said to me:  How will they cope socially? On the second day of homeschooling, the cashier said to me: I don’t know how you do it. How will they cope socially? On the third day of homeschooling, the dentist said to me: Do they have any friends? […]

Is your child struggling to read, spell, or write? Is he or she having trouble with math as well? Such struggles could be early indicators that your child is suffering from dyslexia, one of the most common learning disorders in children. Although this learning disability is often misunderstood- kids are perceived as ‘lazy’ or ‘slow’-research […]

By Ryan Hickey, Managing Editor of Petersons & EssayEdge Every student knows that they need to prepare for the college entrance exams. With parents, educators and friends constantly reminding them, there’s really no way not to know. However, what we well-meaning adults sometimes forget is that prepping for these exams is a specific skill that is different than […]

As I was shopping the other day, I noticed the price difference between 70/30 ground beef and 90/10.  I always buy the 90/10, so I never really took the time to compare them.  It got me thinking about those marketing surveys that we all get that ask if you’re willing to pay a little extra […]

When we first started homeschooling, running errands was quite a chore. While I knew homeschooling was the best option for our family, I’ll admit there were times that I wished the kids were back in school so I could run to the mall for a few hours of relaxing retail therapy. I used to dread […]

While homeschooling one child can sometimes be a difficult job, homeschooling multiple children can be a tremendous task.  One of our Calvert moms recently described it as “trying to juggle wet bars of soap”! As many of our families are planing and preparing for the upcoming school year, one of our most frequently asked questions […]

Whether you are taking a break or continuing to homeschool throughout the summer months, the warmer weather and abundance of natural resources make it a great time of year to extend your classroom to the outdoors. From taking casual nature walks to setting up elaborate weather stations, the opportunities for outdoor learning abound. Not only […]

By Ryan Hickey, Managing Editor of Petersons and EssayEdge. Although it may seem otherwise, colleges really aren’t trying to trick you with their essay prompts. Whether or not your school is using the Common App, the admissions officers genuinely want to know who you are as an individual. However, despite the fact that colleges aren’t […]