Comments on: I Wish I Learned History Like This!

By: Why S?

Why S? — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:54:28 +0000

As a child, I always wanted to have school at home, mostly because I hated getting up so early and trudging off to the bus stop in the dark.

This is not part of my lifestyle (I don’t know anyone who does it) but I’m always curious about homeschooling and why parents make that choice. Thanks for letting us in to a little part of your life.
Why S?´s last blog ..Eureka! Fern Canyon and a Glimpse of Redwoods

By: Pam @ Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker

Pam @ Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:35:29 +0000

We homeschool our son, too. He has been in 2 different private schools – one in FL, one in IN – and so has had a few different types of curriculum. Our favorite is Sonlight, which we’ve been using for 3 years now. It’s also liturature based. It makes such a difference in the quality of the schoolday – and learning. I wish I had been taught like this. I don’t remember much of anything I learned in school, but I’m learning so much right along side of our son. I’d love to know where to get a shirt like your son’s fave.
Pam @ Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker´s last blog .."He Said I Have Dog Jaw."

By: Kerri

Kerri — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:09:35 +0000

Just wanted to say YES! We're one of THOSE families, too! And we are book-and-interest based. We're still in year one of this, but planning on doing it for all our kids all the way through. Question: Where'd you find that awesome t-shirt, and does it come as a poster? Kerri’s last blog post..Our Favorite Globe

By: Daune Smith

Daune Smith — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:18:42 +0000

I could so relate with the textbooks and the weight of that! This is our second time around...the older children were out of school when our twins came along and by the time I started with them, I prayed for freedom in teaching them. It's still a challenge cuz they're twins and are at different levels, but the freedom in obeying the voice of God, rather than a system has definitely paid off. Thanks for the encouragement and God bless. daune, pronounced Dawn Daune Smith’s last blog post..What a Summer So Far!

By: PamperingBeki

PamperingBeki — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:39:13 +0000

We haven’t felt the need to homeschool (yet!) because we’re in a great little town, and a great little school district. Nearly all of the staff goes to church with each other and we’re so blessed!

But my husband was homeschooled all the way through high school! We’re definitely open to it, if we need to someday.

By: grandma

grandma — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:35:08 +0000

I’ll bring the fresh water fish for a family supper next week !!!

By: mrs. e

mrs. e — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:12:13 +0000

I was not home schooled. I am a HS teacher in public education. I LOVE that you discovered using books as the basis for what you are studying with your boys. Books open our eyes to so many different people and times. The books of my childhood mean so much to me that even as an adult, I love vacationing in areas that books brought to life in my imagination first. I haven't read Shades of Grey...I'll have to check it out. (I still love children's literature!) mrs. e’s last blog post..Simplifying and Clearing the Clutter

By: Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:54:38 +0000

Ah yes…I am so thrilled to be “one of THOSE home school” families. I have Shades of Grey and my 12 year old hasn’t read it….grabbing it off the shelves and sticking it in his hand for today.

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam’s last blog post..Smoothies make Summer Sensational

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:30:59 +0000

I was homeschooled for most of my life, and I liked it. I learned more than I did while going to a school. We are probably going to homeschool our son when he gets old enough for kindergarten. There aren't good public schools in our area, and private schools are too expensive. Homeschooling seems like it will be a good option for us. Besides, I don't really want to let my boy go away to school when he's only five. I'd miss him too much! Do you have a curriculum that you follow that has book suggestions to read in order to learn your history, science, government, etc? Or do you search on your own and pick out books for your sons? Rachel’s last blog post..Coming in December!

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:16:24 +0000

Hello! We love reading in our house too. I have been home schooling our children for 6 years now. It has been so rewarding! Wouldn't trade it for anything. Blessings, Marie Marie’s last blog post..my window of opportunity