Being a very unstructured homeschool family, we tend to have quite a bit of down time in the afternoons that is usually filled with reading, baking and playing games. Since we live in a small town with lots of things in walking distance, we've been filling that down time with walks and exploring. The weather isn't always welcoming to us though, and I know this time of year leaves many of us with plenty of rainy days moments. Yesterday brought ... Read the Post...
What Hour of the Day Will the Call Come?
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10 It never fails. It seems that regardless of the time I get to bed at night, my mind has a hard time winding down. I start thinking of everything I still need to do and rarely do I take a minute to reflect on what I've actually accomplished. And even though it seems like there's very little down ... Read the Post...
Is It Possible to Be a Single Parent and Homeschool?
There is a lot I can say about this topic so I think I will make it into parts and this will be part one! I often get stunned looks when I say that I am a single mom as well as a homeschooler. I realize that in today's times, those are two things that are both hard to deal with, let alone when they are combined with each other. I was a full-time mom and housewife for about ten years before getting a divorce. I have three children under eight ... Read the Post...
How to Homeschool Your Child with Dyslexia
If you’ve been reading So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? for any length of time, you are familiar with the realities of homeschooling. Although there are many benefits to teaching your children at home, it can be one of the most difficult things a parent will ever do. Having a child that does not learn like the majority of other children is one of those challenges. Many parents of dyslexic children may want to homeschool but wonder if it ... Read the Post...