I am very much enamored by the world of blogging. I came out of the womb walking, talking, and typing so it just fits my personality to write my thoughts for the non-masses to read.
I have recently been plugging my thoughts in at another blog I created. I have spent so much time over there I feel like I have been neglecting this blog. I think for convenience and times sake I will switch back and make my soap box thoughts, our family times and opinions made known here at my original spot.
That being said, let's get into what our focus has been.
I was home schooled as a child and thought of it as a novelty. It came, it saw, conquered and left It was one way of education and also it was a conversation starter Homeschooling makes for general joke making fodder.
~You know, all of those homeschooling jokes~
Now, that I have children of my own, my opinion is vastly different. If homeschooling had a fan group following I would be one of those gals up front with a big foam number shouting "Homeschooling is number 1" (Isn't that a sight?)
I love that I get to stay home and learn right along with my children. I get a kick out of planning little activities, art projects, and seeing how to make someone else love learning. There are mornings where both parties are not super enthusiastic about what we need to do that day but, for the most part this journey has been exceptional.
Something that is come about in the switch towards "Common Core" is something called an ILP, or an individualized learning plan. The idea is that you give it to a overwhelmed teacher with 30 kids and they will help your child learn in the style that best fits them. Unless you go to a tiny school (Oak Run being one of them) I see this as being a very difficult hurdle to overcome.
The benefit of homeschooling is there are no ILPs! You know your child, and because you may only have 2-6 students that you live with, your entire curriculum can be themed to their tastes.
Now, we come to the question that homeschooling mothers get asked a lot. I know, I for one have been asked this on 5 different occasions.
How do you make sure they are socialized? I will tell you, what I say to them. Are you ready? It is deep and philosophical.
"YOU SOCIALIZE YOUR DOGS, you educate your children"
I want my children to learn from me how to view the world. Why do I expect that a fellow 5 year old is going to be able to teach my daughter how to act? That would be like my husband who works on computers calling me up and asking me "Honey, could you ping our router for me and tell me the latency it reports." Even typing this, I have no idea what it means. I don't have the life skills/knowledge to assist with that issue.
In the same way, young same age children should not be the primary thrust of social activities in a child's life. I do think peers, relationships and friends are very important but, I don't understand why it is so focused on in the realm of education.
It is my firm belief that no amount of good relationships or positive education experiences can replace that of a mother who loves and prays for her children.
On that note I close, and move on to my housework that desperately needs finishing. It's been a busy 7 days and things need a good polish while the kids are resting. May your days be blessed and your moments sweet.
I have recently been plugging my thoughts in at another blog I created. I have spent so much time over there I feel like I have been neglecting this blog. I think for convenience and times sake I will switch back and make my soap box thoughts, our family times and opinions made known here at my original spot.
That being said, let's get into what our focus has been.
I was home schooled as a child and thought of it as a novelty. It came, it saw, conquered and left It was one way of education and also it was a conversation starter Homeschooling makes for general joke making fodder.
~You know, all of those homeschooling jokes~
Now, that I have children of my own, my opinion is vastly different. If homeschooling had a fan group following I would be one of those gals up front with a big foam number shouting "Homeschooling is number 1" (Isn't that a sight?)
I love that I get to stay home and learn right along with my children. I get a kick out of planning little activities, art projects, and seeing how to make someone else love learning. There are mornings where both parties are not super enthusiastic about what we need to do that day but, for the most part this journey has been exceptional.
Something that is come about in the switch towards "Common Core" is something called an ILP, or an individualized learning plan. The idea is that you give it to a overwhelmed teacher with 30 kids and they will help your child learn in the style that best fits them. Unless you go to a tiny school (Oak Run being one of them) I see this as being a very difficult hurdle to overcome.
The benefit of homeschooling is there are no ILPs! You know your child, and because you may only have 2-6 students that you live with, your entire curriculum can be themed to their tastes.
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How do you make sure they are socialized? I will tell you, what I say to them. Are you ready? It is deep and philosophical.
"YOU SOCIALIZE YOUR DOGS, you educate your children"
I want my children to learn from me how to view the world. Why do I expect that a fellow 5 year old is going to be able to teach my daughter how to act? That would be like my husband who works on computers calling me up and asking me "Honey, could you ping our router for me and tell me the latency it reports." Even typing this, I have no idea what it means. I don't have the life skills/knowledge to assist with that issue.
In the same way, young same age children should not be the primary thrust of social activities in a child's life. I do think peers, relationships and friends are very important but, I don't understand why it is so focused on in the realm of education.
It is my firm belief that no amount of good relationships or positive education experiences can replace that of a mother who loves and prays for her children.
On that note I close, and move on to my housework that desperately needs finishing. It's been a busy 7 days and things need a good polish while the kids are resting. May your days be blessed and your moments sweet.
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