Homeschooling
Helpful tips and resources for homeschooling.
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60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
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HOMESCHOOLING TEEN REBELS {Guest Post}
Whether you're homeschooling a teen rebel or not, you'll gather gems from this post by my guest, Deborah Wuehler and two of her rebels. Deborah is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine and the mother of eight children. Not only does Deborah share her experience, but also, we are blessed to hear from two of her rebels. I can't wait for you to read their stories! HOMESCHOOLING THE TEEN REBEL – Guest Post by Deborah Wuehler “You don’t care about me and what I want. You are ruining my life. You just don’t understand. You never listen to me! I won’t ever need this stuff you are forcing…
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What a New Homeschool Mom is Learning {Guest Post – Teresa Marles}
Homeschooling grows more popular every day. We're in our twenty-third year and I'm still discovering new things. However, today I thought you'd like to know what one new homeschool mom is learning. Meet Teresa Marles. Originally, she is from Sri Lanka. Then, her family moved to the Middle East. Eventually, she met her British husband in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Be sure to read Teresa's bio below her post to find out why Dubai is so special to her! Now, they and their four children live in South West London, United Kingdom. To add to their adventures, they began homeschooling in 2020. I stumbled upon her blog and loved…
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WriteBonnieRose Resources for Teaching U.S. Gov. & Election: Review {& Giveaway!}
Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving from WriteBonnieRose resources for teaching about the U.S. government system and the election process. Today, I’ll share a review of the products I received. Plus, WriteBonnieRose has kindly donated a giveaway! The three products I received were . . .
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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 – Commit
This is the last post in the series, 3 Steps to Take If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 - Commit. In the first post of this series, we addressed some of our fears. One fear we did not discuss was the fear of commitment. When parents are considering homeschooling, their first thoughts focus on their children's education. But, let’s be honest. At some point, whether they say it out loud or not, parents ask themselves: “If I choose to homeschool, what kind of commitment is involved?" Here are a few thoughts to encourage you...
