It occurs to me, especially now with older children who are increasingly away from mom and dad, that a bit of education is needed to prepare our children for those who make automatic assumptions about them once our educational choice becomes a part of the conversation. Homeschooling no longer exists under the hide-your-children-inside-until-after-school-hours paradigm where […]
Notebooking the (Homeschool) Day Away
One of my favorite blog-hopping activities is to check out certain blogs and get ideas, especially from kinesthetically (hands-on) oriented bloggers. As a visual learner, I sometimes forget to add in components to our day that allow the busy little hands that belong to our youngest a chance to move! There are homes that thrive […]
Just Like Cinderella (An Early Progress Report)
Two weeks into our school year, and three weeks after the transition began from homeschooling three to homeschooling two, I often find myself reflecting about how our lives are different with one less child in the house. 1. Grocery shopping is markedly different, though the oldest has never been an “eater” (unlike her mom). […]
School Day Numero Uno: Fall 2013
There are few days in the life of a parent like the first day of school, whether your child catches the bus or simply walks to the kitchen table. As I’ve shared over a number of posts, this year is markedly different for us as we have in essence sent our older two to […]
5 Steps Toward a Homeschool Plan that Works
If you have ever worked with or even seen a builder, you know the importance of a plan. The written plan is the point of communication between all parties regarding what results are expected. The plan is a roadmap. The plan lends focus when life begins to unravel. Finally, the plan can be used […]