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Beyond the Books: How Our Thursday-Friday Enrichment Program Helps Homeschoolers Thrive
At Compass Outreach and Education Center, we believe that education isn’t confined to textbooks or screens—it’s an experience, a journey, and, most importantly, a community. That belief comes to life every Thursday and Friday during our Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers , a two-day experience designed to inspire, connect, and stretch students beyond traditional academics. Why Enrichment Matters for Homeschoolers Homeschooling offers families freedom and flexibility—but it
Laurel E. Moorehead-Suarez, M.S.
May 152 min read
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Teaching Your Child Sight Words: A Quick Guide for Parents
What Are Sight Words? Sight words are commonly used words that young readers are encouraged to recognize without sounding out (like the, was, said, come, you). Mastering these builds reading speed and confidence. Tips to Teach Sight Words Effectively 1. Word Hunt at Home Write sight words on index cards and tape them around the house—on the fridge, bedroom doors, mirrors. Say them together when you pass by. Move them around every few days so your child doesn’t just memorize t
Laurel E. Moorehead-Suarez, M.S.
Apr 292 min read
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Project-Based vs. Passion-Based Instruction: Why Compass Embraces Both for Deeper Learning
At Compass Outreach & Education Center, we believe that learning should be engaging, empowering, and tailored to the needs of each individual student. That’s why our instructional model incorporates both project-based  and passion-based  learning—two approaches that, while distinct, complement each other in powerful ways. Understanding the Difference Project-Based Learning (PBL)  is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended perio
Laurel E. Moorehead-Suarez, M.S.
Apr 82 min read
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So, You Want to Try Hybrid Homeschooling?
2020 brought a litany of new ideas to the way Americans do life, particularly around how parents are choosing to educate their children. While some schools reopened, others have kept distance learning as the new normal. Some families, however, are trying something different all together: Homeschooling their kids! Why Isn't Everyone Homeschooling? Homeschooling is not an option for everyone. Even though the National Center for Education Statistics has shown a steady increase
Laurel E. Moorehead-Suarez, M.S.
Feb 21, 20213 min read
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