Home School Resources
Homeschooling Fear: What if I don’t know enough?
Generally when I tell someone that I home school, I get a response similar to this: “I could never do that.” They follow with their justification of their inadequacies. A frequent fear is the idea that you wouldn’t be able to teach math or reading or science or insert subject of childhood dread here. Believe…
Read More5 Fears Classical Conversations Helped Me Overcome in Making the Switch From Public School to Home School
In May 2009 my husband and I found ourselves at a crossroads. Several events converged to propel us into changing paths from public school to home school. I remember feeling nervous about the changes that would come from making the switch as well as unsure if I could provide an adequate education for my kids.…
Read MoreCollege Visit: Touring Austin College in Sherman, TX
We’ve started with looking at different local universities. Since we live in the DFW metroplex, there are plenty of options to choose from! My son is interested in studying linguistics, but could also be open to getting his undergraduate degree in Latin. He’s thinking that he’ll probably need to continue his education and get a…
Read MoreEnjoy Learning American History with Dover Publications Coloring Books
I received these books free in exchange for my honest review. I was compensated for my time. As always, my opinions are all my own. See my full disclosure policy for more details. It just so happens that in our curriculum next year, my youngest and my oldest will both be focusing on American History. While…
Read MoreCollege Bound: Our Pre-Launch Bucket List
With the recent graduation of my oldest niece, I feel like I have been brought full steam ahead into college prep mode. My son will be a junior next year, and while we still have plenty of time for planning and decision making, I want to give him the opportunity to make the best decision…
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