Learning is lifelong
Education is like traveling. There are many different styles and flavors of traveling, and there are many styles and flavors of educational experiences. Even within schools, there’s a lot of variability – but out here in homeschool land, beyond the brick and mortar buildings, there are literally endless ways to learn. This post is going…
“What about socialization?” “What about socialization?” is the question homeschoolers get all the time. “Aren’t you worried that your kids will be isolated? Weird? Lonely? Unable to relate to others?” Many new homeschoolers get stuck on socialization. They are concerned about finding their kids enough friends, and maintaining the friendships that they’ve already made. It’s…
Why would a teacher support homeschooling? I was a teacher for 15 years, and I support homeschooling. In fact, I’m homeschooling my own child. I didn’t give homeschooling much thought early in my career. I just assumed that everyone would go to a regular school. Here’s what I’d like to say to all the teachers…
Screen Time: When To Pull The Plug Screen time is a huge issue that every parent must face. Unless you’re raising kids on a desert island (and maybe even then)… Although screen time is an important topic for all families, it’s especially relevant to homeschoolers. At home, our children can theoretically have access to screens…
Homeschooling Your Young Child: Is it “really” homeschooling? Homeschooling your young child is an important choice. Don’t let people discourage you from calling yourself a homeschooler! Parents are under intense pressure to place their children in school at earlier ages, and focus more on academic skills. By bucking this trend, you’re safeguarding your child’s childhood!…
Benefits of Homeschooling There are so many benefits of homeschooling! Here are just a few of my personal favorites. #1: You can work your schedule around the family’s natural rhythms. #2: You can honor your child’s interests, talents, and preferences. #3: You can tailor instruction to your child’s learning strengths, needs, and habits. #4: You…
Welcome to Inquiring Minds Homeschool! Homeschooling isn’t what you may have heard. It’s a diverse set of practices and approaches that are infinitely adjustable and customizable for every child and family. My name is Lisa, and I’m a homeschooling mom. I’m not the stereotype that many might think of when they hear the word “homeschooling”….
Play: Why Recess Isn’t Enough Free play is extremely important to child development – probably one of the main things that children never get enough of. I saw this constantly as an elementary school teacher. I taught in a very structured program where children only had 20 minutes for recess, and the rest of the day…