Do you have a homeschool mentor? Is there someone who helped you to get started with homeschooling? I was curious about other people’s experiences with beginning homeschooling, so I asked this question on an informal survey on my blog. (Link to post) . The results of the limited sampling of homeschoolers who responded were: Yes…
Homeschool Mentor Survey
I am in the process of reviewing an on-line course to teach new homeschoolers how to homeschool. This has me wondering how many people who start homeschooling have someone experienced to get advice from. I knew several homeschoolers before I began to homeschool and I went to one friend’s home and she showed me what…
WriteShop Story Builders
I am blessed to have a mother-in-law who is very much a child at heart. She spends a lot of time with my children, and one of the things that they enjoy doing together is telling stories. She is a fantastic storyteller and often tells funny stories about her childhood growing up in Manhattan in…
Fun Geography Game
Last night my family made up a fun geography game. All you need is a map of the United States and at least 3 people to play. You can assign one person to be the judge and use the map to check the others’ answers. Or, if you are playing with someone who is fairly…