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Some Homeschool for Health Reasons!

Some Homeschool for Health Reasons!
The article explores five health-related reasons why parents may choose to homeschool their children, including allergies and sensitivities, chronic illness, mental health concerns, building conditions or mold, and reducing exposure to infectious diseases.
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5 Things to Consider if Homeschooling is Right for You

5 Things to Consider if Homeschooling is Right for You
Top 5 things to consider before deciding to homeschool your child, including your child's learning style, your willingness to commit, social needs, state regulations, and having a support system.
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5 Struggles Former School Teachers Face When Starting Homeschooling

5 Struggles Former School Teachers Face When Starting Homeschooling
Former public school teachers may struggle with adjusting to the different schedule and routine, adapting to a more individualized teaching style, finding appropriate curricula and resources, coping with isolation, and balancing their roles and responsibilities when transitioning to homeschooling.
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Top 5 Ways to Homeschool on a Tight Budget

Top 5 Ways to Homeschool on a Tight Budget
Learn how to homeschool on a tight budget with these five tips: utilize free online resources, borrow materials from the library, use open-source educational software, find free or low-cost homeschooling co-ops, and focus on hands-on learning activities.
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Learner Centered vs. Instructor Guided Learning

Learner Centered vs. Instructor Guided Learning
Learner-centered/instructor-guided learning is an approach to education that puts learners at the center of the learning process, while the instructor provides guidance and support, empowering learners to take ownership of their learning.
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How Successful Homeschool Math Instruction Differs from Traditional Public School Models

How Successful Homeschool Math Instruction Differs from Traditional Public School Models
Let's see how math instruction can differ in a homeschool setting compared to a traditional classroom, providing several examples of the unique benefits and opportunities homeschooling can offer for math education.
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7 Tools to Make Your Homeschooler More Productive

7 Tools to Make Your Homeschooler More Productive
7 useful tools for homeschooling, including tools for productivity, conferencing, and learning
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Standardized Testing

Advantages and Disadvantages of Standardized Testing
Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of standardized testing, which is a common method of assessing student learning in schools.
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Top 5 Ways Homeschooling Families Accommodate Student Learning

Top 5 Ways Homeschooling Families Accommodate Student Learning
Homeschooling has become an increasingly popular option for families seeking a flexible and personalized education for their children, and in this listicle we will explore the top 5 ways homeschooling families are able to accommodate student learning.
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What is Unschooling and What Does It Look Like On a Typical Day

What is Unschooling and What Does It Look Like On a Typical Day
This article explores unschooling, a form of homeschooling that emphasizes self-directed education and learning through experience, and delves into what a typical day in the life of an unschooler might look like.
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Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays & Thursdays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy (RSHA) is NOT a ministry of West Salem Baptist Church. While there is a close relationship between the leadership of both organizations, any statement from Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy does not mean nor imply that West Salem Baptist endorses, agrees, or prescribes the view from RSHA leadership. The relationship between the two organizations is that of landlord (West Salem Baptist) and tenant (Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy). RSHA is incorporated as a for-profit S-Corporation in the state of Virginia.

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