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Apr. 8, 2013
The Shuttle Ride: Educating Others About Homeschooling
The sun isn't up yet as I climb into the airport shuttle. The talkative driver, a woman probably in her late 50s, asks where I'm from. "Denver," I reply. Somehow from there we quickly arrive at the topic of homeschooling … Continue reading
Tagged academics, high school, Homeschooling, socialization
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Mar. 14, 2013
Spring and new catalogs are in the air!
The sun is shining brightly today in upstate NY and the snow is melting! Sunshine is somewhat unusual this time of year in this part of the country, so you'll have to forgive my exuberance. It's been a long winter. … Continue reading
Oct. 30, 2012
Five Benefits Mentors Give You
Dark. Those years were dark and depressing, full of unacknowledged questions and hurts without balm. He didn't handle them well, these trials. He lashed out at friends and family. He complained bitterly to God. He raged against anyone whose shadow … Continue reading
Tagged college, Encouragement, high school, mentor, questions, teens
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Jul. 17, 2012
School Question
Natalia went to a backyard Bible club hosted by a family in our church. She wanted to try out a group with older children and I figured, why not? She loves people and easily makes friends. Although she's not quite … Continue reading
Jul. 16, 2012
When Not to Socialize Your Kids
She's in college now. An art major with a solidifying style and a keen wit. She's getting better, she tells me, at speaking her mind. In high school, she was a coward who kept her mouth shut to stay in … Continue reading
Tagged high school, Homeschooling, socialization
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Jul. 11, 2012
The Catalyst for Learning
Cherish, one of my bloggy friends, suggested I read her post on instructional technologies. The title hadn't grabbed my attention while zipping through my RSS feeds this morning, so I'm glad she encouraged me to check it out. I'm still … Continue reading
Tagged college, curriculum, education, high school, learning, lectures, literature, Teaching Tips
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Jan. 30, 2012
On the Job Training
As homeschoolers, we have the opportunity to learn right along with our kids. That's a benefit to homeschooling. So it's a little odd to me when people suggest homeschooling falls apart when the student reaches a point in, say, math … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, education, Encouragement, help, high school, Homeschooling, learning, math, science
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