After they find out that we homeschool, people often ask me how I know my kids are learning.  After all, while kids in schools (and even some homeschoolers) take tests, I don’t test my children.  And the answer is, in a myriad of ways.

Sometimes I know they’re learning because they demonstrate a skill.  For example, my 8-year-old can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work basic fractions. … Continue reading