I felt called to homeschool even before my first child was born, and I have never regretted the decision. Yes, there are hard days — but there was a time when I didn’t think circumstances would allow me to homeschool, so I try never take this for granted.
I’ve been a homeschool mom for almost 8 years now!
We enjoy a relaxed Charlotte Mason style of home education, which means (in part) that we adore good literature, nature study, and real-world learning. I’m learning to follow my kids’ interests more, and I love the fact that I’m learning right along with them!
Our school room is smack dab in the middle of our house. It’s what works best for us, although I make a few changes every year as our needs are continually changing with ages and interests.
Last year, my teen went to public high school. This year we’re back to home educating both daughters: Kathryn is now a middle-schooler, and Lindsey is doing a combined junior/senior year. These posts shed a little light on our reasons for sending Lindsey to public school last year, and why she’s back home this year:
- You’re a Teacher? (the BIG picture)
- How and Why: Our 2-in-1 High School Year
We’ve recently added two new kids to the equation via foster adoption. Currently, the 5-year-old is in public kindergarten but next year we’ll home educate her as well. Her 4-year-old brother will do a little preschool at home, too; big changes from all our big kid schooling going on right now!
A few of my most popular homeschool posts:
- New and Improved School Room!
- Cute and Cheap Art Supply Organizer
- Prayers for Parenting and Homeschool
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Meet me at the Titus 2:1 Conference!
The 2013 conference was full of fun and encouragement, so I’m delighted to be have plans to attend (and photograph!) next year’s 2:1 Conference, too! I’d love to meet you there!
