Written by Amida of Journey Into Unschooling Ready to rise from the ranks of a newbie homeschooler to a genuine pro? While I don’t guarantee overnight success, I can offer a few tips to get you headed in the right direction. Three R's to Successful Homeschooling 1. Redefine …
Erasing the Line Between Home and School
Written by contributor Amida of Journey Into Unschooling Back to school is upon us and there have been lots of discussions among fellow homeschoolers about the Big Day -- the loss of carefree summer days, the stress of preparation, the hopeful direction of the new year. It is a time filled …
Healthy Obsessions
Written by Amida of Journey into Unschooling At one time or another, children will go through phases where they are consumed by a subject or hobby. Through the years, we’ve been taken over by Calvin and Hobbes, Harry Potter, and Horrible History, among a host of other infatuations. Sometimes, …
Keeping up with the Homeschooling Joneses
One of the worst mistakes rookie homeschooling parents can make -- and sometimes veteran ones do, too -- is to compare their kids with another. "Little Betsy is studying German and French and taking college-level algebra. Her vocal instructor says she has the voice of an angel." And while it's …
Preparing to Funschool this Summer
When we first started homeschooling, I saw summer as a way of preparing for the next year--a few months to dedicate to intense schooling and perhaps, complete half of the next grade-level. Looking back, I clearly see that this was a totally unrealistic goal, not to mention an unpleasant way to …