Fridays tend to be busy days. I clean the house, make a fabulous dinner, run a few loads through the washer, and tie up any loose ends with school. I like having the house all polished and spiffy for the weekend. He comes in from a long work week to a tidy home, a beautiful … Continue reading Reflections of a Homeschool Mom on Christmas Break
Category: Homeschooling
Home. School.
There is an album on my phone where I keep favorite photos. Little snaps of my life, forever preserved under glass. These photographs have nothing on the images I used to create. Once upon a time I made beautiful pieces of art, losing myself in the creative process for hours. With fractional movements I pieced together … Continue reading Home. School.
Our First Homeschool Year
I pictured a cute little table, with small chairs, and a colorful rug underfoot. The walls were lined with shelves filled with wonderful books, vibrant pieces of art, and bins of sensory toys made from organic wood. In the corner we would have pillows on the floor for reading and a few lamps to provide … Continue reading Our First Homeschool Year
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I left the office shaken up. They had pronounced him healthy, growing, thriving. She even said a cheery "No concerns." Both doctor and nurse commented on how well behaved my other children had been at this check up. They smiled and laughed as my kids answered their causal questions, hearing how smart, respectful, and observant … Continue reading Advocate
Fears of the Homeschool Mom
What if they're right? What if all the tests and scores and papers are worth the fight for their little minds. What if the system wins? What if the proven track is where success really lives? Even if dreams die. What if they say "they need to know all of this before graduation day." What happens if it's … Continue reading Fears of the Homeschool Mom
Two Precious Stones 