I am probably the last person on the face of this earth that has the patience to homeschool. Not to mention I can be pretty selfish at times, especially when it comes to my time. So when God called me to Homeschool for some reason it sounded like a great idea, but looking back now [...]
Jun 20, 2011
Homeschooling TWO Children Close in Age
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When we first started to homeschool my two youngest we were faced with a choice to either homeschool them at their individual grade levels, or homeschool them at the same grade level. You see my two youngest are only 16 months apart, and honestly it seemed as though I could homeschool them the same grade [...]
Feb 11, 2011
Why I Want to Home School
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This is a guest post. Please scroll down to learn more about the author. My son Jackson turns five in March. (Wow- I have to take a deep breath just to type that.) A part of me is a wee-bit sad that my baby is getting to be such a big boy, but I’m very [...]
Feb 2, 2010
Socialization + Homeschooling
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It’s amazing that one of the biggest concerns that people tend to have with homeschoolers is the socialization issue. The questions of interaction with other children and activities are the ones that always arise and are simply taken out of proportion. A homeschooler need not worry about socialization skills because those are learned on a [...]
Jan 26, 2010
The Christian Homeschooler
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There are many different programs and curriculum’s you can incorporate into your home school environment. Many will choose books while others will choose online resources and some will incorporate both online resources and textbooks. The Christian homeschooler’s main component and focus is based on their spiritual beliefs and traditions. The Christian homeschooler is at ease [...]
Jan 19, 2010
A Firm Foundation
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When the decision is made to home educate your children, the very first step is to determine how to lay a firm foundation. This foundation is what everything else will build upon, so it is important to be sure it is a firm one. This firm foundation is one that is taught from the moment [...]
Jan 12, 2010
Are You Qualified to Homeschool Your Child?
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Making the decision to home school your child is not one to be taken lightly. If your child has experienced the school system, it may be a difficult transition but one that is still achievable. Remember that the role of educating the child has always been the parent’s responsibility so you are qualified to home [...]
Jan 5, 2010
The Homeschool Decision
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When you have children one of the decisions you must make is the one regarding education. Many do not realize that the decision is ultimately theirs if they choose to send their child to a traditional school setting or a home school setting. But, all in all there is a large group that is choosing [...]
Sep 22, 2009
Homeschool Week #2
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Well the first week of homeschool went fabulous. The only frustrating day was when we introduced handwriting to my 4 year old and 5 year old last Thursday. Since then handwriting has gotten a lot less stressful. My 5 year old is on it with the handwriting, which I am so grateful for. However, for [...]
May 30, 2009
Homeschool Year 2009-2010
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I’m am so excited about the upcoming school year. This year will be our first OFFICIAL year of homeschooling TWO kiddos. One is going to be in 5th grade, and the other in Kindergarten. My youngest will be in preschool, but we aren’t enrolling her officially this year. I wonder why I am so excited [...]
Apr 11, 2008
Communication Is the Key Factor With Your Child’s Teacher
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Depending on if you live in a big city or small town or even the school system your child is in, Teacher-Parent conferences are usually held twice a year. These conferences are vitally important to ascertain if your child’s academic progress is on track; any problems areas which need to be addressed; and your child’s [...]
Apr 1, 2008
Teaching Your Children the Importance of Earth Day
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Earth Day is an important day for everyone who inhabits this planet. Every day, we are becoming more aware of the affects of global warming. As we strive to keep our eco-system in tact; and keep our rainforests from being destroyed; as a practical matter, there is more we can do on an individual basis. [...]
Mar 31, 2008
From Middle School to High School
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Your Child has just completed their last year in Middle School and it is time to begin preparing your child for High School. Preparing your child for high school can be an exhilarating but tense time for you and your child. Let’s review some of the ways to make this transition more palpable. Every middle [...]
Mar 29, 2008
Homeschooling Is It Really Right For My Family?
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Education is the number one priority in this country, yet we have seen more and more deterioration of schools in the last ten years, than any other time in history. This is due in part to the consistent and often times unnecessary reorganization of schools; change in curriculum; and, most importantly, oversized classrooms which thwart [...]
Mar 25, 2008
Sending My Sweet Child to College
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It is that time that you have been looking forward to and dreading for many years. The day your child graduates from High School and is not ready to embark on a new path in their educational career; college. Where did all thoese years disappear to? There is a lot of work to do, so [...]
