Many of the high school classes on SchoolhouseTeachers.com contain enough information and activities for students to receive a semester or a full year’s worth of credit. Simply look for the gray academic credit box that surrounds the red, informational box on the introductory page for each class. At the bottom of that page, there is

Have you gone on vacation yet this summer? Are you still thinking about squeezing something in before school starts? Let SchoolhouseTeachers.com be your travel agent. We’ve got a few different options. The first itinerary is out of this world. Everyday Astronomy under the Dailies tab will take you on a guided tour of the planets

When we are content with what we have and accept the way things are, we find ourselves at peace. Two of the reading selections for this month help to teach this. Lapbooking with Niki Coburn McNeil looks at the fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Through this story, young children can learn a

Will you be visiting a National Park this year? Follow Patrick Nurre in his Geology course as he studies these natural wonders. Learn about the history, the landforms, and the men instrumental in establishing these areas as national parks. When Mr. Nurre was in second grade he found his first dinosaur bone. This began a

As children mature, their ability to reason improves. Some of the classes on SchoolhouseTeachers.com help students develop these skills. Lisa Duffy’s Logic course is one of those classes. Lisa examines various fallacies encountered in everyday life so that students will be able to identify faulty reasoning and avoid being deceived through the appeals presented by

A short writing exercise a day can help your kids’ imaginations to flourish during the summer months. Fun and engaging writing prompts in Daily Writing under the Dailies tab allow kids to think of such things as teaching a five-year-old to tie his shoes, convincing their town that a major road is a bad idea,

SchoolhouseTeachers.com has three extremely practical ways to reduce your stress. Everyday Organization with Leslie Jacobs under the Dailies tab provides regular tips for reducing the clutter in your home and organizing your life. Follow her guidance for creating that perfect office or closet space or be encouraged by her advice to involve your children in

Do your children ever wonder how they can help the needy? Do they talk about the problems in the world and wish they could help? Learn about Social Justice with Kurt Hoffman. He discusses the issue of modern-day slavery and explores the changes we are able to make in ourselves and the world. Asia: Safari