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If you know me very well at all, you might be a bit perplexed to hear me say that we are unschoolers. I am very much a rule follower, and unschooling pretty much breaks all the rules. At least, this learning style breaks the ‘shoulds’ mold that I have created for myself over the years….
Have you ever heard of the term ‘unschooling’? Perhaps you have, but you don’t really have a good understanding of what it means. Depending on where you look, you may find various definitions of the word. Unschooling.com says “Unschooling is a method of homeschooling that puts the desire, drive, motive and responsibility for life – this…
When I first began homeschooling it was for one basic reason: I felt called by God to bring our daughter home. She had a newly diagnosed vision problem which was affecting her ability to read. Though I was happy with her private school at the time and I knew the teachers would try their best,…
Many people assume that, because a homeschool mom has chosen to educate her children at home, she does not need or desire a break. Ever. While it is true that we have made the decision to keep our children home with us as opposed to sending them out for a traditional school day every day,…
I hear voices. You, too? Before you think I’m too crazy, let me clarify. I’m talking about those voices that start to play over and over again when we mess up, OR maybe they begin for you when you try to step out and do something bold, something a little extraordinary. Here are a few…
