Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things When my children were younger, we read together every night. I worked long shifts and was away from them for most of the day. Reading was our time together. It transitioned my boys to bed. It was one of the sweetest parts of our day. Then, …
The biggest problem in our homeschool is me
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. When we first started homeschooling five years ago, I thought I had it all figured out. I had a school room with a lovely, perfectly organized set of books, curriculum, and manipulatives. I had a bell, all set and ready to ring for start time, …
Homeschooling with depression
Homeschooling with Depression ~ Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things As I woke, I felt a familiar dread spread throughout my body. I had barely opened my eyes, but already felt anxious and sad about what the day would bring. I wanted to turn over, pull the covers over my head, and …
Homeschooling, but not at home
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. This has been a crazy season for my family. Well, even more crazy than usual I guess. My oldest son, who has High Functioning Autism, was also recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes chronic pain and fatigue. My youngest …
Learning to read without books: Supporting your dyslexic homeschooler
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. My youngest son is nine years old. He is technically in the third grade. He loves animals, building structures in the woods, and jumping on our trampoline as often as possible. He can do complex math in his head, and knows more about Ancient …
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