Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning I used to give up somewhere around December 8th or so. The Thanksgiving rush seemed to drift into a chaotic mix of Christmas decorations, more complicated meal plans, and way too much wrapping paper. When my children were younger, it …
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Am I doing enough in our homeschool?
Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning After ten years of homeschooling, there is one thing I know to be true. I am most likely to doubt, question and fear my own ability as a homeschool mom in the middle of the night. Last night was no exception. Having some trouble …
The difference between a homeschool plan and homeschool planning
Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning My oldest son has always been fascinated with history. It began with Ancient Egypt when he was four and last week, he excitedly ordered a book on World War Two info-graphics. I love it because I love history too, and because I learn so …
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Summer and the struggling reader
Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning It's June. The end of another school year. The beginning of summer. For my family, it means transitioning to a "summer learning plan." At least that's what it means for us this year. The truth is, in past years, summer was a less …
What no one tells you about homeschooling (especially now)
Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning I have been homeschooling now for a decade. What began with flash cards and Bob Books has slowly, over time, become discussions of trade schools vs. community college programs and how to best use our last years homeschooling together to …
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