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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

A Reason for Reading

Teach Your Children to Work

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

Joyce Swann's Homeschool Tips

Whole-Language Boondoggle

Myth of the Teenager

Character Matters for Kids

Can Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Programs?

The Charlotte Mason Method

The History of Public Education

Phonics the Montessori Way

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

Getting Organized Part 3

The Gift of a Mentor

Combining Work and Homeschool

Who Needs the Prom?

University Model Schools

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman

Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers

Start a Nature Notebook

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

Columbus and the Flat Earth...

Montessori Math

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

Shakespeare Camp

How to "Bee" a Spelling Success

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

AP Courses At Home

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

Classical Education

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

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

Teaching Blends

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

The Benefits of Debate

Patriarchy, Meet Matriarchy

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

Bears in the House

What Does My Preschooler Need to Know?

I Was an Accelerated Child

The Charlote Mason Approach to Poetry

Critical Thinking and Logic

Laptop Homeschool

How to Win the Geography Bee

Narration Beats Tests

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!