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As we wrap up with the last day of the 10 Days of Homeschool Encouragement, I'd like to ask you to get involved. I'd like to celebrate all the ways we experience homeschool success. Homeschool Success, Not Failure It's easy to focus on the things that don't go well. That's why I started out with The Real Phases of the Homeschool Year and a …
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I don't know who said it first, but the idea is that you become like the five people you spend the most time with. So if you want to see who you will be in ten years, look at the people you are spending the most time with every week. I've looked back over my life in ten year increments and I find this to be quite accurate in many ways. If this …
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Is it ironic that I'm writing about the power of a simplified homeschool life a day late? Kind of. But there's still a story to be told and a lesson to be learned. A Simplified Homeschool Life When I started this series on homeschool encouragement, I wanted to have all ten days finished before it went live. I didn't. I was a few days ahead at the …
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If there is one concept that has driven my parenting and homeschooling, it is this - trusting your instincts even when no one understands. Fully embracing this idea early on changed the course of my parenting and made me a much more effective parent to my daughter. As a Christian, I believe that sometimes it is hard to tell where our gut …
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Homeschool planning is obviously a big deal for moms because everyone has an opinion (and blog post) about how it should be done. I confess that as a relaxed homeschooler I am much more of a go-with-the-flow type homeschooler overall so my planning looks a bit different. I do, however, have something very valuable for you before you plan your …
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Homeschool moms spend hours and hours researching curriculum, reading reviews online, and ordering just the right supplies for their children. But how much time do they invest in their own needs for the school year? Do most moms even realize or admit they have needs? Can we make one thing crystal clear right now? Homeschool mom DOES NOT equal …
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Whether intentional or accidental, we all have an atmosphere in our home. Mine does. Yours does. Some homeschoolers put a lot of thought into their homeschool atmosphere. The concept has never even crossed the mind of others. The atmosphere will include a wide variety of things including: Faith & Values Food & Meals Learning …
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Congratulations on being a new homeschooler! It’s an exciting time for you and your child. In this series, I'm offering up a bunch of encouragement for homeschoolers and today is just for new homeschoolers. If you haven't read about The Real Phases of the Homeschool Year, make sure you do that and download the free printable to keep for the year! …
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I’m a naturally organized person and frankly really enjoy it. But organizing homeschool paperwork and crafts has been my nemesis. The paperwork and crafts and scraps of paper generated by one highly-creative child has been overwhelming at times. As she’s gotten older, it’s gotten better. She doesn’t create as much and she’s willing to pitch things …
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There is a graphic that floats around online about the phases of the school year for new teachers. There is so much truth in it and I wish I had seen it when I was a first year teacher. After observing homeschoolers and being a homeschooler for a number of years, I’ve come to the conclusion that many of the same phases occur not just for new …
