Wants

Tag: homeschooling

  • I want everything we do to be on purpose

    I want everything we do to be on purpose

    Keywords: Connections Academy , Feeding Giants , Homeschooling , The Uncommon Room

    I admit that when my kids were in school, and even when I taught school, I really didn’t pay a lick of attention to what curriculum they/we used. I honestly didn’t care because I knew I would make do with what I was given and add to it if necessary. However, according to blogs, Facebook message boards and the YouTubes, curriculum is an exciting, even controversial topic among homeschoolers. Who knew? When there aren’t any powers-that-be handing you your books or sending you to teacher trainings, you can choose whatever you want — Free? Paid for? Common Core? Traditional? Freestyle? Religious? Secular? Direct instruction? Independent learning? Student directed? Teacher directed? Online? Book only? No textbooks? No curriculum at all? There are a LOT of choices … a lot of products … and even more opinions.

    https://feedinggiants.com/2018/09/14/the-skinny-on-online-school
  • None of my papers are the color I want them to be

    None of my papers are the color I want them to be

    Keywords: Nonfiction , The River

    When I turn thirteen, I go to public high school. I am asked to write and write and write and I can’t. I have a word in my head. I know the color but not the shape, the taste but not the texture. I try to write it out. One, two, three spellings erased. I pick a different word that doesn’t mean quite the same thing, but that I know how to spell.

    https://sandyriverreview.com/2021/11/17/when
  • Due to my ambitious career goals, I wanted to work and strike the iron while it was hot and then retire by the time my first child entered middle school

    Due to my ambitious career goals, I wanted to work and strike the iron while it was hot and then retire by the time my first child entered middle school

    Keywords: homeschooling , deschool , homeschooling , homeschooling mom , intentional living , is homeschooling good , why homeschool , why you should homeschool , working homeschooling mom

    Initially, I wanted to begin homeschooling when my kids were in middle school. I wanted to spend those three very critical years of their development with them and I’m also a career lady—so this idea worked to my advantage. I couldn’t give up my career—it was not for the income or the accolades, it is a serious part of who I am. I thrive off of the mental stimulation and the professional challenges. You can throw me to the wolves, and I promise, I’ll return leading the pack—and I will enjoy every turn. You couldn’t take that away from me.

    https://homeisthenucleus.com/2021/10/28/why-i-chose-to-homeschool
  • I want us to be on track in terms of the curriculum that her homeschool provider gave us

    I want us to be on track in terms of the curriculum that her homeschool provider gave us

    Keywords: Homemaking , Homeschool , Maybahay ng OFW , Parenting , Stay at home mom

    My 11-year-old daughter is learning to be independent on her studies. It is actually a work in progress because she knew that I am her facilitator and maybe she is thinking that there will be some considerations. However, I am strict on disciplining her in terms of studying and time management. It’s rewarding also to see improvements on how she handles her deadlines, activities and projects.

    https://maybahayngofw.com/2021/09/28/1130