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Micheal Phelps, ADHD, and Our Homeschooling Journey

I just read an excellent article on Michael Phelps that talks about his problems with ADHD and how it ultimately helped to excel in swimming. The article talks specifically about the ability of the ADHD person to hyperfocus when it comes to learning something they are interested in. As an unmediated adult living with ADD (I am less hyperactive these days), I can relate. The first time I heard the word “hyperfocus” it was from my husband. He complained that when I found a new interest that I would literally shut everything else out and focus solely on that topic. … Continue reading →

Fifteen Minute Breaks Could Help Kids Stay Focused

When adults take a fifteen minute break at work, they tend to come back a bit less stressed and more able to focus on the tasks at hand. It turns out that kids at school can obtain the same benefits from a fifteen minute break. Schools in Finland have already implemented this strategy. They’ve been doing it since the 1960’s. A typical American public school could include one 30 minute recess per school day. The exact amount of time can vary. Some schools might have recess that lasts for 45 minutes, while others might only allow 20 minutes for recess. … Continue reading →

Things to Consider Before Homeschooling

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Is homeschooling the best choice for your child, your family, and yourself? That is a question that parents must give serious thought to as they are making the decision about whether or not to start homeschooling a child. Here are some important things to consider before you make the transition from public school to homeschooling. Can you afford to homeschool? Parents who are displeased by the public school that their child has been assigned to might be thinking about homeschooling instead. After all, homeschooling is obviously cheaper than the tuition that a private school would charge. Keep in mind that … Continue reading →

The Basics of Year Round Homeschooling

The Basics of Year Round Homeschooling Now, I hate to sound wishy washy, but here is the rub:  you have many options and basically the world is your oyster.  Some start the school year in January while others chose June and still others chose July.  Just pick a “J” month….got ya…you can pick whatever month works best for you…even traditional ole September. Now, since you will not take three solid months off you will schedule weeks off based on your preference.  You can take one week off every 3 weeks.  You can take one week off every 6 weeks.  Is … Continue reading →

Little Hands Can Help

“Can I help you, Mommy?”  That is the question I get almost every time I enter the kitchen to make a meal or dessert.  There is a part of me that is elated and another part of me that would rather not bother.  If I allow little hands to interfere than my task will take longer and result in a mess only a two year old can make.  Too often, I find myself  turning down my little helper in waiting while I rush to get the cooking done.  I hardly look up when I turn her or her siblings down.  … Continue reading →

Frugal and Free Homeschooling {part 5}

Is it possible to homeschool for free or inexpensively?  Yes, it is. I remember lamenting that I was so low I didn’t have enough money to send my kids to school.  At the time, I felt like I had failed entirely.  Then, I realized what a blessing to know I had no way to go but up and that I could not send my kids to school.  I did not have a car nor money to buy clothes, shoes, and materials just to go to school.  I was forced to see the true cost of homeschooling.  The cost is very … Continue reading →

Frugal and Free Homeschooling {part 3}

In part 1, I discussed how I have felt the crushing burden of finances on my homeschool.  In part 2, you were given a few simple assignments to get started on your way to frugal and free homeschooling.  To review, you were asked to revisit the reasons you homeschooled.  That will revive your heart and put wheels to your feet on finding a solution.  Then, you were to check the inventory you currently have for school.  Perhaps there are unfinished assignments or textbooks or even reviews you can use.  Finally, you were to write down all you need for a … Continue reading →

Frugal and Free Homeschooling {part 2}

I sat surrounded by bills I could not pay.  I stood surrounded by aisles of food I could not afford.  I laid in a cold bed unable to afford the ever rising cost of heat.  How could I continue to homeschool while my fingers were too fatigued to hang on for one more minute?  Retreat was not in my nature;  ask my husband.  He says when I have a cause worth fighting for I wrestle it to the ground until I find a way to choke it out.  It was that thought that forced me to dig in my heels … Continue reading →

Frugal and Free Homeschooling {part 1}

Many have pushed aside the idea of homeschooling due to a lack of finances.  Many make the decision to stop homeschooling because of a difficult financial time.  Hearts that feel the impact of failing make decisions that cause them to retreat and not go forward. You are not a failure.  If you are experiencing a hard time or you feel you can not afford to homeschool, do not feel shame.  Many more struggle behind those happy Facebook status updates and expensive looking science experiments on blogs. A few years ago, I was in a financial situation that I feared would … Continue reading →

App-Schooling: New Tech Trend in Homeschooling

Computers and other forms of technology are no strangers to homeschooling.  Homeschool moms learned a long time ago that computers can aid the homeschool experience for both the student and the teacher.  If laptops gave our techie homeschool feet than the tablet gave it wings. Homeschool students and moms are finding the value in app-schooling.  App-Schooling is when a student uses a tablet and applications to study, reinforce lessons, or house lessons.  With tablet in hand, a homeschool student can unlock the door to the world one application at a time.  Homeschool moms can record, store, and plan, lessons. Homeschool portfoilos can … Continue reading →