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Homeschool mid-year: reflecting on what’s working

December 5, 2012 //  by Kris

Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. We just finished up school for the year. No, not the school year. We finished for the calendar year. We're taking the whole month of December off. We did that once before and it didn't go so well - the kids got very …

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Category: organization

Why we don’t start school at 8 am

November 23, 2012 //  by Kris

Written by contributor Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers You know those homeschooling families that get up before the sun, do their morning chores, have a big hearty breakfast, and start school by 8:00? Yeah, we're not one of those. Not that there is anything wrong with being one of …

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Category: organizationTag: day in the life

6 things I love about homeschooling

October 19, 2012 //  by Kris

This post was written by contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. A note from Jamie: Subscribe to Simple Homeschool and get my new ebook, Secrets of a Successful Homeschool Mom FREE! Click here for details. Most homeschooling days are good. Some are great. And, …

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Category: a mom's education

On obesity & overcoming: A homeschooling mom’s story

September 14, 2012 //  by Kris

Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Hi, my name is Kris and I used to be obese. Sometimes I wonder if that's how I should introduce myself. On the one hand, it's cool seeing the look on people's faces when they hear how much weight I've lost. (Just being …

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Category: inspiration

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How to organize your homeschool supplies

August 10, 2012 //  by Kris

Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers You've purchased all your curriculum. You've stocked up on pencils, paper, and glue sticks. You've stockpiled enough manipulatives to outfit a small school. Now, what are you supposed to do with it all? Where are you going to …

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Category: organizationTag: back to school

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