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Mercy Pride

Mercy Pride


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 Pride

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.

Time4Learning U of Nebraska-Lincoln ISHS

Popular Articles

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

Critical Thinking and Logic

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

Montessori Math

A Reason for Reading

Who Needs the Prom?

How to "Bee" a Spelling Success

Phonics the Montessori Way

Classical Education

Columbus and the Flat Earth...

Teach Your Children to Work

The History of Public Education

AP Courses At Home

University Model Schools

The Charlotte Mason Method

Patriarchy, Meet Matriarchy

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

Joyce Swann's Homeschool Tips

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers

I Was an Accelerated Child

Whole-Language Boondoggle

Shakespeare Camp

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

Getting Organized Part 3

Can Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Programs?

Bears in the House

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

Start a Nature Notebook

What Does My Preschooler Need to Know?

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman

Laptop Homeschool

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

Teaching Blends

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

The Charlote Mason Approach to Poetry

How to Win the Geography Bee

The Benefits of Debate

Narration Beats Tests

Combining Work and Homeschool

Myth of the Teenager

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

Character Matters for Kids

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

The Gift of a Mentor