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Homeschooler’s Book Hits the Big Screen

Have you read the book Eragon? Did you know that was written by Christopher Paolini–a homeschool graduate? Even more impressive, it was written by a homeschooler who graduated at the age of 15!! He explains in an interview that he had graduated, but because he was 15 he didn’t have a job and his parents didn’t think it wise to send him off to college at such a young age. He didn’t have anything else to do in the rural Montana mountains but write a book! When Kids Have No Boundaries I am constantly amazed at what my own children … Continue reading →

Sunday Evening Review: December 24th

Merry Christmas to you all! I’m sure with the busy holiday schedule, you missed some blogs this week–I certainly did. So now we have our week in review and you can catch up on what you’ve missed. Are You Taking a Holiday Break? Except for of course Christmas Eve and Christmas Day we aren’t and neither is Andrea’s family. Something that I see as a real benefit of homeschooling is that we are offered unlimited flexibility. On that same note, Andrea shares with us Homeschooling and the Freedom to Live. Did you know that there are Schools for Your Homeschoolers? … Continue reading →

Homeschooling In Oregon

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. According to Oregon state law, children are exempt from the compulsory attendance law if they are being educated in the home by … Continue reading →

Homeschooling and Freedom to Live

Lisa Whelchel (Blair Warner from the 1980’s sitcom Facts of Life) began her homeschooling adventure when she realized her son was “too ready” for school. Being obviously too advanced for Kindergarten, they decided to educate him at home, and so her homeschooling adventures began. She taught the kids herself year 1 and year 2. She was asked to write her first book year 3, and so Grandma did most of the teaching. Year 4, the kids went to a private Christian School and year 5, they piled into a motor home and toured America. She refers to this year as … Continue reading →