Tag: homeschool
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From Phonics to Function: Helping My Son Read the World Around Him
One of the things I’ve loved most about teaching Boy1 at home is the ability to truly individualize his learning. I’ve written before about the trial and error that comes with finding the right curriculum, figuring out what works, and setting meaningful goals—but the truth is, that process never really…
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Coffee, Quiet, and the Calm Before the Day
One thing I knew about homeschooling—but didn’t fully consider the impact of—was that my days of being alone were over. Of course, I expected that Boy1 would be home with me most, if not all, days. That part wasn’t a surprise. What was a surprise was realizing that my quiet…
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Catching Up and Catching My Breath
It’s been a weird year so far. January was… different. There were some health situations in my immediate family, and I was sick myself for more than a week. A lot of time was spent rescheduling what I missed during family emergencies and illness, then trying to catch up—both personally…
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Progress Over Placement: Our Homeschool Midyear Reflection
Boy1 and I have officially reached the halfway point of the school year—90 days in. Bravo to us. 🎉 Granted, the first 43 days were “imported” from public school, but we’ve already learned so much together and made meaningful progress since then. As we head into the second half of…
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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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