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They Think I’m Crazy to Homeschool

You know exactly who “they” are. They are the ones who furrow their brow and stare a long time before answering when you say, “We homeschool.” They have no idea how much it took to muster up the courage to speak those two little words, and their reaction doesn’t surprise you in the least, but deep down you wish they...

How to Use Dictation in Your Homeschool

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Dictation is a technique that is mentioned often in homeschooling circles. It is a foundational activity in the Classical method and the Charlotte Mason method, among others, and has the potential to significantly boost grammatical understanding and skill. But what does it look like? How is it done from one house to the...

I Spy Letters with My Little Eye

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Not too long ago when I was out looking for a present for one of my friends’ children, I came across an aisle full of “I Spy” and “Where’s Waldo” books in one of the local bookstores. I couldn’t help but browse through them and reminisce about the times I myself played “I Spy” games, especially when my family...

When Your Wife Wants to Throw in the Towel

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A post for homeschooling dads. It happens about this time of year. I waffle. I fuss. I complain. I am overwhelmed. My house is a mess. The school year seems like it’s never going to end. And I can’t even imagine doing it all again next year. So I say to my husband: “I just don’t want to do it anymore. ...

Sliding into Lessons

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In mid-February after my fourth grandchild was born, a friend casually asked what the next big event would be in our family this year. After stopping and thinking for a moment or two, I could honestly say, “Nothing!” with a big smile on my face. There was not a single big thing that came to mind. No...

Arrows Being Shot at Me Each Day.

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As a homeschooling mommy, I am often asked “HOW do you do it?” As if I am some superwoman. When the reality is, I am just as busy as the next mom. Everyone has their own struggles, whether it is dealing with a job out of the home, a spouse with long hours, or many other trials we all face. It is not the trials...

Always the Same

Posted by LisaV | 0 comments

Though we’ve been homeschooling for seven years now, I occasionally think back to the time our oldest was in a private school. I feel like those were lost years, ones I can never regain, time that I can never reclaim with my child. Though we are close now, it was difficult to know him during his first grade year, as he was...

Every Mom Needs Some “Me” Time

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Have you ever read an article on this topic? Maybe heard a speaker? I have on both counts. Unfortunately, most of the time when this subject matter is discussed, I come away with a bad taste in my mouth. It is not that I don’t think that every mother has individual needs, of course they do. No, it is more the way...

Feeling Overwhelmed?

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“May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion; May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose. We...

The Myth of Equal Time

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Once again I stood over my son, working with him for hours on a task that would have taken a mere 20 minutes for any of my other children. And once again, my daughter dutifully picked up her books, completed her work all on her own, and basically took care of herself. With a sideways glance, I saw her quietly withdrawing...