Category: Homeschooling
Homeschooling Isn't About Education
I didn’t write this article, but it’s too good not to share. It was written by Chris...
Read MoreHomeschool Phony
I am a homeschool phony. At least that is how I felt when my child asked to go to school.
Read MoreA Change of Seasons
I’ve sensed the change coming. I’ve prepared for it. And now the change is here. A typical season even has a different atmosphere during the beginning, middle and end of that season. And over the last few weeks we have been in the transition between the end of one season and the beginning of another. Whilst I don’t want to hurry these last few moments of this season I also don’t want to cling to it when the change from one season to another is a necessary part of life. John and I have observed our son, continually prayed about his needs and decided that it is time. Time where his needs will be best met by going to school.
Read MoreUnschooling or School At Home. So which is it?
If you’ve read my blog over the years or my forum posts you may be excused for wondering...
Read MoreYour Turn! What is the hardest thing about homeschooling?
In your experience and opinion, what is the hardest thing about homeschooling? Share either...
Read MoreWhy public school?
We have always home educated our children, except for a brief foray into GradeK-1 for our...
Read MoreFifteen Books
This was doing the rounds on FaceBook but thought I’d put it here and hope that some of my...
Read MoreMini MasterChef: Lasagne
Last night (Friday evening) Master J cooked a scrumptious meal for his first meal in our Mini...
Read MoreQualities of an Educated Person
Yesterday I posted the 12 Things You Might Not Have Learned in a Classroom by John Taylor Gatto. I...
Read MoreUse a Voice Recorder for Auditory Learners
Using the Voice recording app on my smartphone to record ideas and thoughts has been a good way to increase my personal productivity and work flow. Imagine the uses for the homeschool student!
Read MoreFearless Parenting
I’m not scared anymore. And it’s beautiful. Freeing. Relaxed. And joyful.Too often I tried to influence my little ones. Tried to control them. I micro-managed them. The lessons God has revealed to me have been the only thing that keep me going at times. It is not hopeless, but it isn’t just about homeschooling- it is so much bigger than that. God wants to reach you, to teach you, to blow your mind with Himself. But sometimes, like with me, He has to get some stuff out of the way so that we will listen. To parent out of freedom and grace is refreshing. It’s totally liberating!
Read MorePhysical activity and boys
Awhile ago I mentioned that ‘Master J’ had joined Air Force cadets. what I...
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