Homeschooling
Homeschooling Websites
Working the Workboxes
What's a Workbox System and Do I Need One?
Several years ago I started seeing the phrase "workboxes" pop up on homeschooling messageboards and blogs. I had no idea what they were, so I started investigating. Since then, this organizational system has become very well-known and used in many home classrooms. In a nut-shell, workboxes are an organizational system used with any curriculum that helps develop independent work habits and a well-structured school day. Since there is so much out there (on the web) regarding workboxes, I though...
What's a Workbox System and Do I Need One?
Several years ago I started seeing the phrase "workboxes" pop up on homeschooling messageboards and blogs. I had no idea what they were, so I started investigating. Since then, this organizational system has become very well-known and used in many home classrooms. In a nut-shell, workboxes are an organizational system used with any curriculum that helps develop independent work habits and a well-structured school day. Since there is so much out there (on the web) regarding workboxes, I though...
Homeschooling
Why We Homeschool
Choosing to Homeschool my children was due to the ineptitude of the public schools to keep their accreditation. They also refused to show any restraint in trying to force parents to put their children on Ritalin to make them zombies so the teacher could have a silent class. My grandmother was a teacher so I always had the highest respect for teachers when I was in school. It's not just the schools, a lot of their actions are reactive to the fact that entirely too many parents don't do their...
Why We Homeschool
Choosing to Homeschool my children was due to the ineptitude of the public schools to keep their accreditation. They also refused to show any restraint in trying to force parents to put their children on Ritalin to make them zombies so the teacher could have a silent class. My grandmother was a teacher so I always had the highest respect for teachers when I was in school. It's not just the schools, a lot of their actions are reactive to the fact that entirely too many parents don't do their...
Homeschooling Guide for Busy Moms
Homeschooling - Is it for You?
Homeschooling is definitely not for everyone, but, those that take on the challenge receive rewards far more than anyone can ever imagine. Homeschoolers have a tough time and need the support of other homeschoolers, so, I hope you can find some comfort in the information below. We would love to add your stuff homeschooling information, please send in any helpful information you would like to see on this lens.
Homeschooling - Is it for You?
Homeschooling is definitely not for everyone, but, those that take on the challenge receive rewards far more than anyone can ever imagine. Homeschoolers have a tough time and need the support of other homeschoolers, so, I hope you can find some comfort in the information below. We would love to add your stuff homeschooling information, please send in any helpful information you would like to see on this lens.
SquidooSchooling
Using Squidoo as a Homeschooling Resource
I just wanted to share some of the Squidoo lenses I've seen that make great educational resources. They're not necessarily written with the intention of being used in homeschooling, but they have great information that could be of interest to homeschoolers. In truth, the informative lenses that are on Squidoo are almost innumerable. For this page, I'm going to stick with lensographies or sets of lenses that cover a topic in depth. This lens will be a continual work-in-progress as I find mor...
Using Squidoo as a Homeschooling Resource
I just wanted to share some of the Squidoo lenses I've seen that make great educational resources. They're not necessarily written with the intention of being used in homeschooling, but they have great information that could be of interest to homeschoolers. In truth, the informative lenses that are on Squidoo are almost innumerable. For this page, I'm going to stick with lensographies or sets of lenses that cover a topic in depth. This lens will be a continual work-in-progress as I find mor...
Homeschooling - Once Upon A Time
About our Homeschooling Journey
Once upon a time, not that long ago, my husband and I made the choice to homeschool our son. We ended up homeschooling two years. That season has now passed but with wonderful results. I'd like to share our story. All too often I talk to women who believe homeschool is an all-or-nothing proposition. I am a firm believer in choice - educational choice. Some families find one method of teaching children to work wonderfully whether it be public/charter, private or home school. Some families, li...
About our Homeschooling Journey
Once upon a time, not that long ago, my husband and I made the choice to homeschool our son. We ended up homeschooling two years. That season has now passed but with wonderful results. I'd like to share our story. All too often I talk to women who believe homeschool is an all-or-nothing proposition. I am a firm believer in choice - educational choice. Some families find one method of teaching children to work wonderfully whether it be public/charter, private or home school. Some families, li...
Homeschooling
Home School Helpers
I am building this lens to help other homeschoolers and get to know other homeschoolers. You will see one section where you can add your own homeschool website and another section where you can add great resource websites that you find. I would also like to see some talk in the guest book on how your days are going with your homeschooling, exciting things you do, etc. A little about myself and my family: I have 4 children, Johnathon, age 27, Elizabeth, age 24, Heather, age 19, and Jasmine,...
Home School Helpers
I am building this lens to help other homeschoolers and get to know other homeschoolers. You will see one section where you can add your own homeschool website and another section where you can add great resource websites that you find. I would also like to see some talk in the guest book on how your days are going with your homeschooling, exciting things you do, etc. A little about myself and my family: I have 4 children, Johnathon, age 27, Elizabeth, age 24, Heather, age 19, and Jasmine,...
Homeschooling on a Shoestring
Save money on Homeschooling Resources
Have you ever wanted to homeschool your children, but thought you just couldn't afford it? There are so many whole, expensive curriculums out there. Many of them are excellent, but they were certainly out of my price range. I am here to tell you that you too, can homeschool on a shoestring. I am a homeschooling mom of seven kids, and we live on one modest income. But there are so many free resources for us. One of the easiest places to start is your public library. Use great books,...
Save money on Homeschooling Resources
Have you ever wanted to homeschool your children, but thought you just couldn't afford it? There are so many whole, expensive curriculums out there. Many of them are excellent, but they were certainly out of my price range. I am here to tell you that you too, can homeschool on a shoestring. I am a homeschooling mom of seven kids, and we live on one modest income. But there are so many free resources for us. One of the easiest places to start is your public library. Use great books,...
Our Homeschooling Triumphs
Some of our own homeschooling success stories
A friend challenged me to write about my family's successes with homeschooling. Often when people think of homeschooling success stories, they think of the finished story, when the homeschooler is an adult. Their success in adult life is seen as a validation of the homeschooling choice. But my sons are still elementary and middle-school ages. What are our success stories? Here's my take on it.
Some of our own homeschooling success stories
A friend challenged me to write about my family's successes with homeschooling. Often when people think of homeschooling success stories, they think of the finished story, when the homeschooler is an adult. Their success in adult life is seen as a validation of the homeschooling choice. But my sons are still elementary and middle-school ages. What are our success stories? Here's my take on it.
Homeschooling Quotes & Words on Education
Homeschool Quotations & Wise Words on Education by Great Thinkers
Homeschoolers will love these terrific words of wisdom and knowledge. I love using great quotes in scrapbooking, on crafts, and as part of our curriculum. Homeschooling, home-schooling, home school, unschooling, home education... whatever you call this special educational alternative, it is fabulous for the whole family! We've loved our 16 years of homeschooling! Now we have one graduate doing great in college and our last student due to graduate this year. Amazing!
Homeschool Quotations & Wise Words on Education by Great Thinkers
Homeschoolers will love these terrific words of wisdom and knowledge. I love using great quotes in scrapbooking, on crafts, and as part of our curriculum. Homeschooling, home-schooling, home school, unschooling, home education... whatever you call this special educational alternative, it is fabulous for the whole family! We've loved our 16 years of homeschooling! Now we have one graduate doing great in college and our last student due to graduate this year. Amazing!
Free And Frugal Homeschooling
Free and Low-Cost Homeschooling
What if I told you there are ways to provide your home schooled child an excellent education on a shoestring budget? It's true. Many families have discovered the secrets to frugal homeschooling. Here's how I began: I bought two excellent books to be our core, because I was anxious that without them as guide I might overlook teaching my daughter something she needed to know at this stage. Both books will be able to be used for multiple children, and one of them will be useful for more than a s...
Free and Low-Cost Homeschooling
What if I told you there are ways to provide your home schooled child an excellent education on a shoestring budget? It's true. Many families have discovered the secrets to frugal homeschooling. Here's how I began: I bought two excellent books to be our core, because I was anxious that without them as guide I might overlook teaching my daughter something she needed to know at this stage. Both books will be able to be used for multiple children, and one of them will be useful for more than a s...
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