Nola Redd's comments

Homeschoolers Tend to Be Withdrawn? - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 10:42 AM

Mine don't ever shut up. It's a running joke at our house - I tell them I'm going to send them to public school so they can learn to "sit down and be quiet." My daughter is very quiet and withdrawn when she enters new situations, but once she is comfortable, folks are surprised when I remind them that she was shy at first. Of course, I was NOT homeschooled, and was quiet and shy when we entered new situations.

Things Homeschoolers can do in September - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 10:36 AM

Ooh, didn't realize the national anthem was written September 14th. We talked about that last year when we visited Ft. McHenry (in Baltimore), but it looks like we'll be bringing it up on Sunday!

Side note of random dates, since we're learning about Columbus: Columbus left the Canary islands on the 10th of September for his first voyage to, er, the Indies. Good date to point out, and then consider how much time passed before they reached the Americas.

Are You Afraid of What other Homeschoolers will Say? - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 10:25 AM

I agree with you, Andrea. I am all about teaching age appropriately. I also think that science is like guns - as dangerous as the person "holding" them. Without scientists, we wouldn't know that the world was round or how to kill all those pesky microbes infecting our system. So you're right, we'll all disagree. What is most important, I think, is that those of us in charge of the kids - generally the parents - agree.

Why Do Homeschoolers Speak Negatively of Schools? - Blog Entry

06 Jul 2008 12:48 PM

On a side note, I do tend to be negative towards schools overall, but positive towards teachers. We moved a lot and I had a *lot* of excellent teachers willing to work with me despite the fact that it created more trouble for them. My personal feeling is that the system is flawed, but many (albeit not all) of the teachers do their best despite it. So I think it's possible to distinguish between the two.

Ask a Homeschooling Blogger: Why Are You So Against Government Involvement Part 2 - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2007 09:16 PM

Great response, Val! Let me keep reading, but you are hitting the nail dead on...and then pounding onward! ;)

Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers - Blog Entry

13 Nov 2007 06:43 PM

These are the reasons I didn't even think about pulling out tomatos in the first blog; I, too, am not thrilled with increased regulation. Great blog!

Lack of Assessment Bothers Non-Homeschoolers - Blog Entry

08 Nov 2007 06:29 AM

Wait, it's not rocket science?! But, but, it's SO obviously an indication of intelliegence! LOL

Two More Ways to Save on Diapers - Blog Entry

29 Oct 2007 11:04 AM

Awesome! I wonder if I can move my almost-three yo back into size 3s? If he can't wear them, his sister will!

Yesterday Was My First Day of Homeschooling. . . - Blog Entry

27 Oct 2007 01:23 PM

Good luck! LOL. It sounds like you are in for a handful. I've really enjoyed when my youngest wants to "do school" too.

Why Homeschool?: Public Schools Have No Obligation to Educate - Blog Entry

25 Oct 2007 05:44 PM

Absolutely ludicrous! But a great summary of insanity.