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Into the Woods: Our Diary of Buying, Flipping and Moving Into Our First House

I brazenly admit–I’m a city girl. I love the fact that I can run about ten different errands without getting into my car. I love that there’s always something going on. I love the cultural influences that my kids have had by living in a multi-ethnic neighborhood. I love that I get to use my Spanish and French on a regular basis. I love that we live where history happens. . .that everyone wants to know what’s happening here. I love that my children have enjoyed top notch art schools. I love that we live next to dozens of world … Continue reading →

Moving and Homeschooling: How to Follow the Law

As you may have guessed by my post yesterday, that wasn’t the last time that you will be hearing about our adventures in moving to a different state! I mentioned yesterday that we will be moving from a state that is highly regulated, to one that is not regulated at all. While following the law is a little easier for us because we are moving in the summer, what should you do if you’re moving mid-year? Legally Speaking. . . Legally speaking (with regards to education that is) you are always bound by the law of the state in which … Continue reading →

Toddlers and Easter Egg Hunts

I felt I would be remiss if I didn’t do an Easter post for Easter morning. I tried to come up with something deep and thought provoking that is worthy of what I consider to be the high Holy day of the Christian calendar. Instead, what I thought about was how my kids would miss the annual Easter egg hunt at Grandma and Papa’s this year. Our daughters will be in a dance at church this morning and the Easter Egg hunt will be long done before we even got there–if we were going. It might seem like this is … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in New Hampshire

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. In order to home school legally in New Hampshire, a parent must do the following: 1. A parent must file an annual … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Laws for Virginia: Option 1

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. I have been blogging on whole states together rather than blogging on each individual option in every state. However, the laws in … Continue reading →

Oklahoma Homeschool Bills to Add New Restrictions

Oklahoma homeschoolers are calling new proposals to homeschool laws an over reaction and an insult. The reason for these proposals is claims that homeschooling is being used as a cover when parents are dragged into court for truancy. There are also claims that homeschoolers are academically two years behind traditionally educated students. (That’s a first!) Read: School choice: Homeschool bills insulting to families Channel 8 News in OK reports the two proposals as: Senate Bill 472 would require parents or guardians who homeschool their child to notify the local school district and provide a report of academic progress to school … Continue reading →

Homeschool Week in Review March 31-April 5

05 Apr 2008 Second Grade Homeschool Basics by Andrea Hermitt Previous homeschool bloggers have given curriculum guides for the second grade according to subject. The purpose of this guide is to put all of the suggestions in one place allowing homeschoolers to build their own curriculum around the basics. Are Homeschooling Children School Phobic? by Andrea Hermitt According to a UK website for anxiety care, school phobia can and should be treated. According to this website (which is attempting to sell counseling services) school phobia or school refusal affects 5% of students and is most common among boys. The onset … Continue reading →