Category: by Debra Bell

by Debra Bell, Homeschool For Success

Homeschool Survival

April 7, 2020

Under quarantine and uncertainty, homeschooling has different goals from those during normal times. Prioritize supportive relationships, safety, health, and well being over academics. Read More...

by Debra Bell, Homeschool For Success

8 Reasons Homeschooling Works . . . And Tips for When It Doesn’t

March 11, 2020

If we built a school based on how kids learn best. . . we'd build a home. Read More...

by Debra Bell, Teaching Writing, Writers in Residence

Help! My Child Hates Writing

December 13, 2019

10 tips for turning your reluctant writer into a confident one. Read More...

by Debra Bell, Elementary, Teaching Writing, Writers in Residence

3 Powerful Reasons Kids Need to Write

February 27, 2020

Writing is a powerful learning tool. Here's how to use it for maximum results. Read More...

by Debra Bell, Homeschool For Success

What I Wish I’d Known about Homeschooling (Part 1)

August 17, 2019

"Tell your kids to expect the unexpected." Read More...

by Debra Bell, Homeschool For Success

What I Wish I’d Known about Homeschooling (Part 2)

August 23, 2019

Read Part 1 here. “I was always in a hurry with my homeschooling, fueled by a nagging sense of falling behind.” 3. You are going to skip something. And worse, it will be something really important. My twin sons enjoyed calling me from college their freshman year to report in on yet another news flash Read More...