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The Homeschooling Education Blogger

While I will not be blogging in Education regularly, I will be filling in a little here and there. Since I also blog in Homeschooling, I felt the need to explain what on earth I could be doing in the Education section. After all, homeschooling and education (as in schools) are polar opposites right? Well, although I don’t feel that school is right for my children in our situation (see “Why I Homeschool: An Answer for Kaye!”), my background is in fact, in education. I thought perhaps some of you might be interested to know my background as a teacher, … Continue reading →

Politics 101: Introduction and My Goal

“Okay kids, who can tell me whose running for President?” I asked my study group at the inner city tutoring center where I volunteer. “Someone named GOP!” “No, you’re dumb. . .it’s some black guy. We’re going to vote for him because he’s black.” The comments went on for another 5 minutes as to why you should vote for a woman instead of an African American or whether or not the old guy named “GOP” was an animal rights activist because one of the kids keeps seeing his picture with an elephant next to it. If these were little kids, … Continue reading →

Getting Them to Complete Assignments on Time

One of the biggest problems in homeschooling is getting kids to complete their assignments on time. It is not because homeschooled kids are lazy or disobedient. It is because they are kids. Just like most parents have problems getting children to make their beds, or put away their clothing, or go to bed at the assigned time, I and a few other homeschooling mothers I know have to deal with due dates that go un met. Forcing children to meet their assignment due dates, can be painful for all involved. However to help children form a habit of accountability and … Continue reading →

Don’t let homeschooling jitters discourage you

Beginning to homeschool is a little like starting college: you know that you want to do it, and you (possibly) have an end goal in mind. You’ve chosen your school, you’re registered for classes, and you’ve moved into the dorm. So far, so good. The basic requirements are all in place. What you don’t know is what the daily routine will be like, if you’ll get along with your roommate, how hard your classes will be, how well your high school study habits will serve you, and if you’ll do well enough to cross that eventual finish line and get … Continue reading →