Homeschool life does not come without preconceived notions. Many homeschool moms feel they may not be measuring up to expectations if they start school past 8am or they allow their children to eat junk food or read Junie B. Jones. The homeschool world can spark an image of an orderly mom directing her super intelligent children to their desks to study physics and calculus. Some moms are intimidated by the thought that other homeschoolers are well organized, experienced, have perfect children and clean homes. I am certain there are some homeschoolers who fit the preconceived notion of perfection. Who decided … Continue reading →

We’ve made the decision to homeschool. We’ve turned away from the pressures of trying to compete with the public school and we’re good with our decision to be a little different. We’ve found our curriculum, we’ve organized our supplies, and we’re really happy with how we’ve decided to proceed. Invariably, though, we’ll find ourselves in a conversation like this: Us: “So, you homeschool too?” Them: “Why, yes, I do. I’ve had all twenty-four of my children at home, with no drugs, and I’ve taught them at home since birth. They all said their ABC’s shortly after their first diaper change, … Continue reading →

To be flexible adaptable, bendable, versatile, and yeilding. In homeschooling, flexibility is being able to loosen yourself from the confines of what is traditionally school and doing things to your own lifestyle and schedule. So often, new homeschoolers find themselves confined to doing things in the same way that they would have if they were in a school. In addition, most homeschoolers, old and new alike still hold a schedule that exactly mirrors that of a public school. In doing it they impose a certain rigidity upon their schedule and often suck the fun out of their own lives. It … Continue reading →