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Traditional School Does Not Have My Heart

3/27/12 2:00pm by Cool Zebras
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I have been learning this year that the school system, as it exists today, doesn't allow for much variation in the many different ways children learn and need help. It has been frustrating at times and we're not currently dealing with any extreme issues. My heart goes out to those like Heather who is trying to help her son with his dyslexia. After a recent school conference, she had some really deep thoughts about schooling, preparing our kids for the future and the fundamental flaws with it all.  Read more

Why "Required Reading" Needs to be Removed From Our Vocabulary

3/27/12 7:00am by greenmangoes
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Reading is Fun by John Morgan

Forcing children to read before they are ready is guaranteed to remove any joy they might have found had they been allowed to read on their own schedule. 42% of high school and college grads never read another book again once they graduate. That is a tragically high number, and we only have ourselves and our insistence on reading young to blame.  Read more >

Community-Minded, Liberal Parents Don't Homeschool?

2/27/12 9:54am by AhimsaMama
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Dana Goldstein’s Slate article contending that homeschooling is antithetical to progressive social values has hit a nerve. Goldstein’s thesis is this: Truly community-minded, liberal, progressive parents enroll their children in public school, become involved in the PTO and/or school board, and work to make things better. I used to see her point. I have come to understand that no amount of money or parent involvement is going to make public education anything other than what it is: too big and dysfunctional to be fixed.  Read more >

Changing Tracks to Simplify: Saying Goodbye to Homeschool

1/30/12 2:00pm by a la mode
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Sometimes changes in our parenting plans are gradual, giving us time to get used to them. Sometimes they're whirlwind four day quick things that leave us standing in their wake. Scooper at a la mode was a homeschooling mom... and then she wasn't. She shares what happened -- and how it feels.  Read more

Letting Kids in on Education Decisions

1/24/12 3:00pm by A Family Runs Through It
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Have you ever struggled with making a decision on behalf of your child's best interests... only to realize that they should have some input and, in fact, they do have an opinion? Shocking! Idaho Dad at A Family Runs Through It recently had an experience like that with regard to the future of their homeschooling. I love when our kids teach us things in such simple ways.  Read more

Where's the Good Homeschool Fiction? Right Here!

10/17/11 11:30am by The Neustel Way
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As much as I have always loved reading, I don't think I can recall a single juvenile fiction book in which the protagonist was homeschooled. I've even read a lot of Young Adult fiction in the past few years, and I still don't remember any homeschooling storylines. Lili at The Neustel Way has been seeking out and reading books for her homeschoolers to read and -- in the spirit of good blogging and sharing knowledge -- has blogged her finds. Reading how she found them and what she thinks is interesting whether you homeschool your children or not!  Read more

Our Homeschooling Lesson Was Almost Foiled by an Organic Apple!

10/17/11 9:04am by SunshineyDay
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Pumpkin seeds

We started out by talking about seeds, how each plant makes its own seed and how that seed makes a new plant of the same kind. I love to make a point with an actual demonstration or physical activity of some sort. We headed to the kitchen to look at some seeds and have a snack. Why not? I explain again, when I open up the apple, we will see apple seeds. This is what we got:  Read more >

Homeschool vs. Public School: Is There a One Size Fits All Education Model?

9/13/11 10:00am by Mir Kamin
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One size fits all education

One of the following stories is true. Can you tell which one it is? (No skipping ahead!) Story 1: I believe in public education. I am a product of public school. I think the education I received up until my high school graduation was an excellent one; I was usually sufficiently challenged, I was given lots of opportunities for both academic enrichment and involvement in other activities, and I headed off to college well-prepared for the rigors that lay ahead. After completing college, I worked for a year, then headed to grad school. I consider myself smart, capable, well-educated, and a perfect example of how public school can work better than many are willing to admit.  Read more >

Make Community Service Part of Your Homeschool

9/2/11 4:00pm by The Homeschool Classroom
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Teaching children the benefits of helping others in their community is one of those important lessons we shouldn't skip -- whether we homeschool or not. This post Sarah at The Homeschool Classroom shared a great post of tips and advice how to add some community service to your homeschool curriculum plan including tips for activities for all ages -- young learners to teens -- and ideas on how to find available opportunities. It's a great resource for any parent looking to add a little service into their family's life!  Read more

It's Time for (Not) Back-to-School!

8/25/11 5:00pm by The Parent Vortex
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Homeschooling parents may not be gearing up to send their kids on a bus, but they're still busy getting ready for a new year of learning. Michelle at The Parent Vortex shares about how they're gearing up for their Kindergarten year at home: getting school supplies, connecting with other homeschoolers and sharing (or not) about their status as a homeschooling family  Read more