Originally Published on Home Educator’s Family Times sometime in 2009 Have you ever noticed that a lot of seasoned homeschoolers call themselves “eclectic?” What is your reaction when you hear that? Many new homeschoolers say “Oh my goodness, that is … Continue reading
Someone once told me that unschoolers are pedophiles. She’s a private school principal with a Master’s degree in education, so she’s probably right. When I first heard her say this, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. Surely … Continue reading
Once upon a time, a Baby named X was born. This Baby was named X so that nobody could tell whether it was a boy or a girl. Its parents could tell, of course, but they couldn’t tell anybody else. … Continue reading
Learning to LOVE Written Communication Very few things could make a human “hate” reading and writing. Here’s a quick list of ways to counteract the natural human desire to communicate: Ways to make a kid hate reading and writing Forcing … Continue reading
I used to tease my husband because when he shops, it’s like he’s paying a social visit to the salesman. He actually gets to know them a bit. While I’m trying to compare features, specifications and energy usage he’ll be … Continue reading
In Dayna Martin’s “Don’t Kill your TV” she makes an excellent case for TV’s benign existence, as a tool rather than a menace: This window into possibility and potential is an such an amazing tool in our lives and one … Continue reading