Once upon a time I thought that we would have the best year of school if I found the perfect day or week to start school. A day when life was settled, ed the laundry was caught up, remedy the phone did not ring, cialis thing went as planned, and most importantly, the kids were happy and ready to learn. Eight years later, and through a lot of not so perfect first days. I … [Read more...] about The “Perfect” First Day of School
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Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
I don't know about you, but I love Back to School time. I wander through the aisles of Target, Wal-Mart, and my local grocery store looking at all the new school supplies. I dream about what we're going to do, the new year has so much promise. When I took history in high school my teacher said there are 3 rules to determine why something is important: LOCATION, LOCATION, … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
The Decision to Homeschool
Unlike LeBron James' much hyped televised decision to "take his talents to South Beach," your decision to homeschool will involve much less fanfare. However, much like James, you will probably face some big decisions and questions in the years to come. We made the decision when our son was just 6 months old. It was a culmination of things mostly not great public schools and … [Read more...] about The Decision to Homeschool
What Every Homeschooler Should Know
With every year that passes in a homeschooling family, a host of discoveries are made. Through accomplishments and defeats, we learn what works, what doesn't; we reveal layers in ourselves we didn't even know existed. You learn things every homeschooling family needs to know, but often have to discover for themselves. Let me share with you the five most poignant discoveries … [Read more...] about What Every Homeschooler Should Know
Setting & Achieving Goals in Your Homeschool
Summertime activities in our home are many: gardening, playing outside, taking in the local sights, being with friends, or maybe just hanging out indoors near our window air conditioner when life gets to hot. One other summertime activity I try to do is to evaluate our family's long term goals and to set new goals for the coming homeschool year. I'm not sure what you think of … [Read more...] about Setting & Achieving Goals in Your Homeschool