Monthly Archives: August 2007

Desperation

It is hot and I am trying to teach Bug and the little girls are fighting. What are Sunshine and SweetPea going to do? They have already put on every frilly dress and sequined costume in the dress-up drawer. Now … Continue reading

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No Degree Required, Reason 3 Why I Homeschool

My intentions were always to home school my children at least through the beginning years. I attended Teachers for the Nations to equip me for the task, but faced with the commitment and understanding required to teach my son I … Continue reading

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Carnival of Homeschooling #86

This week’s magical Carnival of Homeschooling is at Homeschoolbuzz. I never considered myself a magician but I can make dinner seemingly out of nothing. The result may not be gourmet but it will disappear before your very eyes.

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A Prestigious Award

The Blogger Reflection Award was given to me by the marvelous Dana of Principled Discovery at her recent blogger banquet. My acceptance speech was given just outside the ceremony in the comment box. It was preceded by the powerfully pensive … Continue reading

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Who is Responsible for Education? Reason 2 of Why I Homeschool

Who is responsible for education? I begin my answer with a simple fact; children are given to parents. It always takes a mother and a father to create life. The obligation to nourish and care for helpless, dependent little ones … Continue reading

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Carnival of Homeschooling

This week the Carnival of Homeschooling is at Dewey’s Treehouse where you can “stock up on school supplies and other necessities for the children…and their teaching parents.” I don’t know about you but I always like new goodies to help … Continue reading

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Safe and Smart, Reason 1 of Why I Homeschool

I was usually bored in school. I finished my lessons quickly then talked to my friends. The teacher would move my desk to the front of the classroom or send me to the hall. Isolation shut me up but it … Continue reading

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