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Holiday Homeschooling Tips
With the holidays upon us, many of us may be feeling more stressed than usual. Holiday parties, traveling, gift shopping and preparation...
Karen Bartgis
Nov 18, 20212 min read


My Best Tips for Homeschool Families!
3 Tips for First Time Homeschoolers or Families Struggling with Home Study Many parents question their teaching abilities when they start...
Karen Bartgis
Oct 19, 20212 min read


5 Skills Our Middle School Students Need
After many years of working with students and parents there are a few skills I feel are not taught in a standard curriculum, but that...
Karen Bartgis
Sep 22, 20212 min read


How to Teach Kids to Read: Easy Steps to Try at Home
Watch the vide to hear Karen Bartgis describe some simple tips to help teach your child to read! Most people don't think about how they...
Karen Bartgis
Jul 14, 20213 min read


Teach Your Student to Read: Echo reading for decoding and fluency
Teaching your child to read fluently is one of the key components for children to master to become successful learners. Echo reading is a...
Karen Bartgis
Jul 7, 20211 min read


HOMESCHOOLING AND SOCIALIZATION: THE MYTHS DEBUNKED
As faculty and staff of an online homeschool curriculum, even we at Adirondack Learning Academy understand that the decision to...
Karen Bartgis
Feb 16, 20212 min read


Rise Up: Homeschooling Soars Across The Country
With COVID-19 disrupting the American education system, more families are turning to homeschooling. According to a recent Gallup poll,...
Karen Bartgis
Jan 6, 20212 min read


The 2020-2021 School Year: All Hope Is Not Lost
As first quarter report cards were released, many parents were surprised to see much lower and, possibly, failing grades for their...
Karen Bartgis
Dec 1, 20202 min read


Homeschooling Brings Togetherness During Uncertain Times
For some, the virtual learning models presented by your local districts have brought unnecessary added stress, technical glitches...
Karen Bartgis
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
Not all children learn in the same way and at the same pace. This is especially true of children with special needs including those with...

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Aug 12, 20202 min read


Traditional vs. Digital: the Benefits of Online Education
The advent of the Internet and associated technologies have changed virtually every aspect of society — from the way we interact with...
Karen Bartgis
Jul 28, 20202 min read


Homeschooling in the Digital World
Either you’re new to homeschooling and looking or you’ve been homeschooling for a while, but you’ve decided you are looking to go...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Jul 22, 20203 min read


Why Homeschool: Reasons and Benefits
Watch this video for the top reasons to homeschool and the benefits homeschooling could have for your family. For another great resource...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Aug 6, 20191 min read


What is free online schooling or virtual schooling?
Technically, this type of schooling is NOT homeschooling even though you DO receive it at home. Virtual schools such as many of the...
Karen Bartgis
Jul 25, 20181 min read


The Big Question: How to socialize my homeschool student
Watch to find out the top ways parents socialize their homeschool students. Which way will work best for you? #homeschoolvolunteering...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Apr 25, 20171 min read


What You Need To Know To Homeschool Your Student in NYS
#homeschoolvolunteering #homeschoolmiddleschool #homeschoollaws #homeschooltips #WhyHomeschool #benefitsofhomeschool #stateregulaions

Adirondack Learning Academy
Mar 27, 20171 min read


Frequently Asked Homeschool Questions
Watch this video for the answers to some of your most frequesntly asked homeschool questions! #homeschoolsocialization #homeschooltips...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Mar 18, 20171 min read


Homeschool Tips: Don't freak Out! Don't Give up!
Dear Homeschool Parents, Let’s talk about what you want for your kids. You have been homeschooling and doing a great job. Now, it’s time...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Dec 14, 20162 min read


Homeschool Tips: Socialization Basics
Many parents say, “I would homeschool my children, but I really feel they need the socialization public schools give them.” Let me set...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Dec 13, 20162 min read


Middle School Madness: Tips on Expectations And Objectives
There are many homeschool parents out there that remember middle school and fear their child will have a hard time dealing with the extra...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Dec 12, 20163 min read
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