Tag: homeschool
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Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: How I’m Doing with Homeschooling
“But how are you?” I get asked this almost as often as I’m asked how Boy1 is doing with homeschool. And it’s a fair question — how am I doing? I thought about homeschooling Boy1 for a long time before actually making the leap. The biggest obstacle for me was…
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Learning What Works: Homeschool Adjustments with Boy1
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about homeschooling Boy1 is the flexibility. I talked about this in a previous post — Teaching the Way He Learns — and believe it or not, we’ve already made some adjustments! In just a few short weeks, I’ve learned so much about what…
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Teaching the Way He Learns
It’s happening — we’ve officially made the call to homeschool Boy1. It’s a mix of emotions right now: grief over saying goodbye to the wonderful elementary school experiences we’ve had, excitement about the new opportunities ahead, and a fair amount of anxiety about figuring out this new path. Boy1 is…
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When the School You Love Isn’t the Right Fit
When we bought our home, one of my biggest requirements was that we stay in the area of our current elementary school. That choice also kept us zoned for the nearby middle and high schools, both with solid reputations. Our family has truly been fortunate to be part of such…
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