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How to not turn your homeschool into a school

by Andrea Hermitt

18 May 2009 06:45 AM

The biggest mistake that most new homeschoolers make is turning the homeschool into a school. We purchase desks. We purchase formal curriculum. Some of us even resort to ringing bells and using chalkboards.

Homeschooling for single and working parents

by Andrea Hermitt

08 May 2009 10:32 AM

I get quite a few emails from single parents and dual income families looking to find a homeschooling parent who will take their kids and homeschool them.

Homeschool Questions and Answers: Homeschooling a Kindergartener

by Andrea Hermitt

06 Oct 2008 08:07 PM

Question: I just quit my job to be a stay at home to a 5 year old and a one year old. I have very seriously thought about homeschooling for next year's k-5 but I really need help to start.

Deschooling in Upper Grades

by Andrea Hermitt

20 Jul 2008 03:21 PM

Deschooling is a period of time a new homeschooler should take to decompress from the stresses of traditional school. Taking some time off from 'education' is especially important for a child who had a particularly hard time in school.

Beginning Homeschooling Again

by Andrea Hermitt

18 Jul 2008 08:41 AM

Many people are deciding to homeschool this year after taking a hiatus and having homeschooling in the past and then putting their kids in school. They may have homeschooled two years ago. They may have homeschooled six years ago.

Homeschool Questions: What If My Kids Feel Left Out

by Andrea Hermitt

03 Apr 2008 05:50 PM

I am really excited about beginning our homeschool journey in the next school year, but our front yard IS the bus stop!

Homeschool Question: Transitional Homeschooling

by Andrea Hermitt

03 Apr 2008 12:03 PM

Question: Have you ever heard of a transitional home school curriculum?

I Almost Didn't Homeschool Because I Was Afraid the Responsibility

by Andrea Hermitt

25 Mar 2008 03:50 PM

Many people tell me that they could never homeschool. They always have a very good and valid reason whey they could not do it. I understand what they are saying because many of the same reasons nearly kept me from homeschooling. I almost didn't homeschool because I felt alone.

I Almost Didn't Homeschool Because My Family Would Not Approve

by Andrea Hermitt

25 Mar 2008 06:43 AM

When I talk to people about homeschooling, they often say, "I could never homeschool because...". I understand what they are saying because many of the same reasons nearly kept me from homeschooling. I almost didn't homeschool because I felt alone.

I Almost Didn't Homeschool Because I did not Understand My Options

by Andrea Hermitt

24 Mar 2008 06:11 AM

When people find out that I homeschool my kids, it is common for people to say to me "I could never homeschool". One reason or another always follows this statement. Many of these same reasons nearly kept me from homeschooling.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Andrea Hermitt says...

"CRYSTALDS, This homeschooler agrees with you."

In Homeschoolers Are Not Entitled to Free School Online

CrystalDS says...

"I think some homeschoolers are taking advantage of the system."

In Homeschoolers Are Not Entitled to Free School Online

soccert13 says...

"Being a student of homeschooling from Kindergarten to my Junior year in high school, i agree ONE HUNDRED PERCENT with this article."

In An Argument Against Homeschooling


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