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Cassandra had this to say about Teaching from Rest: Teaching from Rest is a great big breath of fresh air. There aren’t enough words to express how much I love this book. Honestly – I would love to give a copy to every homeschooler I meet. NOTE: Would you like to enter for a chance to win…
I’m in our favorite supermarket with the kids. We’re at the bakery waiting for a free cookie. Goodness knows how we love that free cookie. One of the girls behind the counter knows me from elementary school – knows I homeschool. She chuckles, shakes her head, and says the words that have so often made…
Dear Homeschool Mom, I just need to share something… It’s long, but I hope it’s encouraging. An Open Letter to the Homeschool Mom from the Certified Teacher I taught in public school for ten years. I have a MAEd and am a nationally board-certified teacher. I’m not trying to impress you. I promise. Keep reading….
My oldest daughter will be a junior this year, meaning we have survived two years of high school! Now I know there are many of you amazing homeschool moms out there who have already graduated multiple children and you’re still homeschooling, and right now you’re rolling your eyes because you’ve been there and done that…
I casually asked our 15-year-old how his biology studies were going. “It’s not as terrible as I expected.” I was reminded once again that no one can force a love for learning into their kids. It’s ALWAYS a process. We’ve been homeschooling over 20 years (8 kids), and it still surprises me the…
Dear Homeschool Mom, Homeschooling isn’t easy. In fact, at times it’s downright discouraging. But don’t lose hope, for your children need you. They need to see that you are there with them. They need to see that you care, and they need YOU to be their biggest cheerleaders. You see, a year ago, I was…
Growing up, I had an eclectic education: public school, private school, and home school. Despite that, when people ask me about my pre-college background, my simplest answer is that I was “homeschooled.” I can’t help but think that it has to do with my self-identification, first and foremost, as a reader. Being a bookworm is…
It’s nearing the end of the school year for many of us, and that can be good and bad at times! On the positive side, that means it’s almost time for a break! On the negative side, it can mean that our children are ready to be done with school, and they can sometimes be…
At this time of year, many homeschooling families are wrapping up and evaluating their current homeschool year and starting to make plans for the next homeschool year. We (at Hip Homeschool Moms) hope this guest post by Tehila is a blessing to you as you evaluate and plan. ~The Hip Homeschool Moms Team When I…
We all have our reasons for homeschooling, but most of us realized that a classroom environment was NOT the best place for our kids to learn. So why is it that so many of us try to reinvent the classroom in our homes? School should revolve around home … not the other way around. Much of…
Division had become my mortal enemy. I mean I hated it to the point most days when we finished math, I was either ready to burst into tears or to beat my head against a very hard surface. No matter how many times I explained division – once, twice, 27 times — it didn’t matter. …
After over 20 years of homeschooling (8 kids) with 8 years to go, I can’t help but have a very different perspective than when I started. If only we could begin our journeys with that wisdom. Instead we have to make our own way, occasionally listening to those further down the road who are calling…
