Homeschool lessons learned at public school ~ Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. In what can only be described as a surreal moment, I found myself signing documents to enroll my son in public school last month. I love homeschooling. My sons love homeschooling. I write all …
Homeschool is not the boss of me
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. I love this season. Getting ready for the start of a new school year means I get to do all the things I naturally love. Planning our homeschool calendar. Typing up our daily schedule. Researching and (even better) ordering and …
When summer break isn’t a break
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things I remember summer vacations so well. When I was a child, summer break meant eating way too many popsicles, not having to get up in the morning, swimming for as long as I wanted, impromptu trips to the lake, and absolutely no real plans. The …
Homeschooling to my child’s strengths
Homeschooling to my Child's Strengths ~ Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. Too often, I spend a ton of time, energy and effort focused on what my children can't do. I am ashamed to admit it, but it's true. Will he ever really learn to read fluently? Why is it so hard to …
Shawna’s homeschool day in the life (with a 10- & 13-year-old)
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things Before sitting down to write this, I re-read my day in the life post from last year. I feel like not much has changed. And I feel like everything has changed. It's so weird how life is sometimes. The days blend into weeks, the weeks into …
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