December 11, 2009 – 8:00 pm
A few weeks ago, I’d posted an interview with a 13yo homeschooler (my son), who is now an avid reader, on my blog. I received this comment from a reader, Lindy:
WOW, what a great kid you have there. And you know great kids come from great parents. Good job!!! I am trying really hard to [...]
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Tagged books, delight-directed learning, homeschooling, reading
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October 8, 2009 – 3:43 am
I went to a lovely luncheon with homeschool moms recently. I had a great time.
One of the things we were asked to do was to write out the alphabet and beside each letter write a word (beginning with that letter) that reflects our feelings about homeschooling. After we completed our list, the organizer of the [...]
One of the most difficult aspects of our natural learning adventure has been deschooling.
Deschooling is the process of changing the way you think about learning and education. It’s moving away from the idea that learning only takes place “in school” and/or by the methods traditionally used by schools.
I didn’t initially set out with a [...]
It’s been 16 full weeks since I’ve “forced” my kids to “do school”.
Saying something like that out loud or typing it up and publishing it for the world to see would have scared me to death a year ago. However, much has changed here at Life and Love Learning Center and now I am able [...]
My little J has been quite interested in math lately. Unlike W he has not had to endure me shoving worksheet after worksheet in front of him daily and so has been able to develop a natural curiosity about the world of numbers.
For the last several months he has been focusing his energy on learning [...]
Mandy is a homeschooling mom in Texas. Her profile reads, “I’m a Texan gal with just the right mix of country and city. God has truly blessed me more than I ever thought possible.” We thought it would be fun to get to know more about her.
Tell us about your kids. How old are they [...]
March 17, 2009 – 10:05 pm
I’d like you to meet the mom at A Homegrown Life. She’s an unschooler with three boys. I love her blog name: Crunchy Christian Mom.
Tell us the ages of your kids and how long you’ve been homeschooling.
My boys are 2.5, 6.5 and almost 8 — which is killing me. I can’t believe my firstborn is [...]
February 27, 2009 – 11:55 pm
I don’t know about you, but I love seeing pictures and reading about the adventures homeschoolers have. We’re a pretty creative bunch. Just today I read about Stone Age Techie taking her boys to visit Walden Pond. So I’ve decided to host a big Virtual Field trip where all of us can send in our [...]
February 14, 2009 – 6:16 pm
Yesterday the boys and I did our weekly grocery shopping together. They usually go with me and we talk about the choices I make. This week was different because I had them make all the choices themselves, consulting with me as needed. I documented the whole trip on the digital camera and thought I’d share [...]
December 9, 2008 – 2:17 am
The more “relaxed” and interest-led I become in my teaching approach, the antsier my husband becomes. Not because the children aren’t learning, but because he can’t measure them with his “stick.” So I’ve done what any rebellious, hard-headed wife would never do. I’ve gone back to teaching the “traditional” way in the mornings.
Really, what good will it [...]
