Logo Homeschool World ® Official Web Site of Practical Homeschooling Magazine Practical Homeschooling Magazine
Practical Homeschooling® :
Mercy Howell

Mercy Howell


Former columnist for Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

After earning an A.A. degree with honors, Mercy completed her LN program and is working full time as a practical nurse. She plans to go back to school for her RN while continuing to work.


Homeschooling Articles by Mercy Howell

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers Hang in there with your "late bloomer." A slow start can still lead to a strong finish.

Free Email Newsletter!
Sign up to receive our free email newsletter, and up to three special offers from homeschool providers every week.

Popular Articles

Start a Nature Notebook

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

Who Needs the Prom?

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

The History of Public Education

Teach Your Children to Work

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

Getting Organized Part 3

What We Can Learn from the Homeschooled 2002 National Geography Bee Winners

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

Shakespeare Camp

The Gift of a Mentor

Critical Thinking and Logic

Montessori Math

Joyce Swann's Homeschool Tips

Phonics the Montessori Way

Teaching Blends

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

How to "Bee" a Spelling Success

Combining Work and Homeschool

The Benefits of Debate

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!

Myth of the Teenager

University Model Schools

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

Can Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Programs?

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

Laptop Homeschool

Narration Beats Tests

What Does My Preschooler Need to Know?

I Was an Accelerated Child

Character Matters for Kids

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

The Charlotte Mason Method

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

Whole-Language Boondoggle

Bears in the House

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

The Charlotte Mason Approach to Poetry

Columbus and the Flat Earth...

Patriarchy, Meet Matriarchy

How to Win the Geography Bee

A Reason for Reading

Classical Education

AP Courses At Home

          
Terms of Use   Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1993-2026 Home Life, Inc.