Whenever two or more homeschoolers get together, just mention something about homeschooling and the conversation is off and running. Homeschoolers are notorious for supporting each other and helping each other succeed. Get involved with the conversation by visiting the
Homeschooling Forum, by joining in the ever-popular blog comments, and by sharing stories and tips about homeschooling. Enjoy these reader interaction links, then "share your stories and tips" too!
A forum member needs help with meeting the requirements for the number of hours required of homeschoolers in her state. Not all hours have to be sitting down in front of books. Let's see if we can't help this homeschooler out. What types of activities do you count as schooling? How do you account for those activities?
Let's offer a helping hand...A forum member needs help keeping it all together. How do you find time to decompress, unwind, recharge, relax, get away, have 'me' time no matter how short and not go totally crazy?
Let's offer a helping hand...The decision to homeschool is a personal one and can be a difficult one. Families choose to homeschool for many different reasons. What made you decide to homeschool your children?
Share Your Story.
A forum member needs help with meeting the requirements for the number of hours required of homeschoolers in her state. Not all hours have to be sitting down in front of books. Let’s see if we can’t help this homeschooler out. What types of activities do you count as schooling? How do you account for those activities?
Offer a helping hand...A forum member and new homeschooler needs tips on relaxing the "typical school routine and schedule" and making homeschooling more fun and enjoyable.
Offer a helping hand...Well meaning family members often share their concerns with us when they hear about our homeschooling. Sometimes it's hard to know what to say when they're not supportive. What about your family? Are they supportive of your decision to homeschool? What are their concerns? Have you been able to set their minds at ease?
Share Your ExperienceWhat do you consider to be your biggest homeschooling challenge? This could be related to academics or something different. For example, Isa in
Michigan writes, "I consider my biggest homeschooling challenge to be spending enough time with my younger children where I sufficiently meet their needs, while at the same time effectively homeschooling my school-aged children. This is my first year where I've done most of the homeschooling in the morning, instead of during nap times. Because of this, I've had to figure out ways to keep my younger children happily occupied."
Share Your ChallengeShare your organization tips that would be helpful to other homeschooling families. How do you organize your homeschooling supplies? Do you have any systems in place to help your homeschooling run smoothly? Do you have any general household organization tips that could help others?
Share Your Tips
