Maggie Hogan

• Teaching the Lessons of Pearl Harbor
  Although I believe in teaching history in a chronological, orderly fashion, I also believe in "teachable moments." Important dates fall into this category. Pearl Harbor Day should not pass...
  Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Celebrating Black History Month
  Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week (which became Black History Month in 1976). Here are some resources to educate...
  Wednesday, February 23, 2005
• Christmas around the World
  Many of us take a break from our traditional school day during the Christmas holidays, although education still continues. Our kids learn cooking and hospitality skills, take part in mercy...
  Wednesday, December 1, 2004
• Educational Success for the New Year
  A new year is upon us (already!). Although I love the idea of fresh starts, I must confess that January is one of the hardest months for me in which to home school. The cold, dreary weather is hard...
  Wednesday, December 31, 2003
• A Real Mom's Home School
  I am a Real Mom, not the Martha Stewart of Home Schooling. Planning ahead and staying organized are not my strong suits. I will admit there have been times when I've had to run to Wal-mart for...
  Monday, September 22, 2003
• Ten Strategies for Successful Home Schooling
  Are you a person who tries to teach everything? Do you worry that your child isn't studying the exact right material for their grade? In our zeal to be the best teachers we can be, we often put...
  Monday, February 17, 2003
• Diaries From the Desert
  A year ago, our bright and talented son decided that he was tired of college and wanted to do something “real” for a change. So he joined the army. Well, JB has been in one year now and...
  Wednesday, July 17, 2002
• Celebrating Armed Forces Day
  "We cannot, in this day of exploding world competition on all fronts, be content to maintain the status quo. We must also realize that the preservation of our freedom in the years ahead may require...
  Saturday, May 18, 2002
• High School Internships and Apprenticeships
  There are a great number of ways to creatively gain high school credit at home besides using a curriculum bought from a publisher. At this age, volunteer work, as well as paid employment, can be...
  Friday, May 10, 2002
• Guiding the Gifted Child
  It appears to be more acceptable in our society to be athletically gifted, or musically gifted, or artistically gifted, or even socially gifted (leadership), than it is to be academically gifted....
  Tuesday, April 23, 2002
• A Peek Inside My History Co-op
  So many people have asked me how my co-ops work that I am writing this article, albeit somewhat reluctantly. Why reluctantly? Because this is only one example of the thousands of ways in which a...
  Friday, April 5, 2002
• Home Schooling in High School for 'Ordinary' Parents
  I don't think there is such thing as an "ordinary" home-schooling parent. But I know--from reading your e-mails--that many of you who eagerly embraced home schooling in the elementary years are...
  Thursday, April 4, 2002
• Raising Poised, Confident, and Productive Adults
  Students who home school through the teenage years tend to be more focused on what they want to accomplish with their lives. Those with artistic natures find they have ample time to immerse...
  Tuesday, March 26, 2002
• Educational Co-ops: The Inside Scoop
  What are co-ops? Are they a dumping ground for moms too busy to teach their children, or are they a blessing to moms wanting innovative ideas and weekly interaction with others? What makes a...
  Wednesday, February 27, 2002
• The Benefits of Collaborative Learning
  I've been involved in co-ops since my first day home schooling back in 1991. They take time and preparation. Sometimes they are inconvenient or downright aggravating. Why do I stick with them?...
  Wednesday, January 23, 2002
• The Diary of a New Recruit
  Friday, October 19, 2001