Apr

14

Why Do You Homeschool?

Posted by Marye

April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 
I enjoy reading Principled Discovery because it helps me keep up with what is happening in the homeschooling world…That may sound odd, but I really am pulled in so many directions these days that I tend to take life one chore at a time, and use what is left over for sleep.  I suspect there […]

Mar

6

Daily Things Are School, Too.

Posted by Marye

March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This was going to be my wordless Wednesday picture but I lost track of time and did not get it posted.
We have had the first kids of the season this week, Hadassah dropped twin bucklings. She has never once had a doeling …But they are blue eyed and so should be easy to sell.
Anyway..the […]

Mar

5

Brilliant or Healthy?

Posted by Marye

March 5, 2008 | 3 Comments

 
Nick is coming along in math.  I am pleased with how he is doing.  He has always been the one of my kids that was very mom oriented. Now, with Erin and Jon, and their two kids living here, I find that he is even more attached to me.  No-one else can help him with […]

Nov

27

Cracking the Self Esteem Code

Posted by Marye

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house…
The kids were cracking pistachios for …yikes, now I can’t remember what they were cracking them  for…Pistachio, cranberry, and white chocolate chip cookies I think ..
Anyway.. Having kids working around me, with me, by me…it is a habit. I know people with small families that tend […]

Oct

1

October is COmputer Learning Month

Posted by Marye

October 1, 2007 | 1 Comment

There are alot of ways to utilize the computer for learning at home. Programs like Switched on Schoolhouse are helpful to parents that prefer not to carry the full responsibility for the teaching process. The student sits at the computer and utilizes the capabilites of the program for learning all subjects or just one. There […]

Sep

17

Self Directed Learning From the Beginning

Posted by Marye

September 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

O.k..last time we were talking about how to let a older student heal from burn out. The best thing, though, is that they never get burnt out.
Children are born learning about the world around them. They learn to smile, to talk, to walk, to play and none of that has to be taught to them. […]

Sep

14

Encouraging Self Directed Learning Part 2

Posted by Marye

September 14, 2007 | 1 Comment

You know the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.” ? Read on.
Exactly what do we mean when we say, “self directed” learning? The quick answer is that it is the point at which a student takes responsibility and interest in his own learning plan. A […]

Sep

11

Encouraging Self Directed Learning: Part 1

Posted by Marye

September 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Encouraging self directed learning begins at birth. Allowing a child to grow and mature at their own rate, giving them free time to explore their environment their way, and nurturing an appreciation for books is a lifelong experience. As they get older we become more concerned that they learn at the same rate […]

Aug

21

Alternative Learning Programs-Pimp My Homeschool

Posted by Marye

August 21, 2007 | 5 Comments

Back in the 80’s when I first dipped a tentative toe in homeschooling we kept our kids inside from 8-4 so as not to get questioned by neighbors. We didn’t exactly sneak around but we were cautious not to attract attention. We kept ourselves separate from school systems and anything that looked […]

Aug

13

Keeping A Journal or Blog For High School Credit

Posted by Marye

August 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

I mentioned on my other post that I have my kids keep a blog for credit. I don;t really cadr so much what they actually write about, only that they DO write. I also tend to get harsher with them as time goes on about spell check, grammar, and content.
My older […]

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