After the TEDxUniversityofNevada event, I was inspired to make some changes with the kids. One such change was to not be a dreamkiller anymore. Hayley has always wanted to work with donuts. Pretty much any job that deals with donuts she wants to do. In fact she thinks life isn’t fair because I don’t let… Continue Reading
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Problems With Homeschooling Two Kids
Before we decided to homeschool, the plan was for Layla to go to preschool a few days a week to get her started with socialization (she can be a bit of a brut). But once we had officially decided public school wasn’t enough, we reevaluated our thinking about preschool. I didn’t see the purpose in… Continue Reading
In Which I Become A Classical Education Teacher
Once the husband and I decided we were going to pull the trigger and switch from public school to homeschooling, we had to pick a curriculum. I was hoping that a magical fairy would just deliver me some books and a lesson plan. Sadly this didn’t happen. So I started talking to an online friend… Continue Reading
Essence of Now: Expanding Our Brains
This week it has been all about the learning. We received our second shipment of homeschooling books and added the subjects of Latin, drawing, and history to our curriculum. The girls are enrolled in a homeschool enrichment farm school. They go once a week for a few hours (unfortunately not at the same time –… Continue Reading
Essence Of Now: Home {Pants Optional}
Most of our time this past week was spent at home which is a big change from the last few months filled with camping, Lake Tahoe, and the overall busyness of summer. My sister came up by herself for a visit. I told her all about my method + Orla Kiely soaps and she fell in love… Continue Reading
Let The Games Begin…
Their hairs have been cut… Most of the books have been delivered… The school supplies are organized… The liquor cabinet is stocked (plus more in some other locations)… Let the 2012 homeschooling games begin. Joining The Funk and The Mash for iPPP. In addition to teaching my kids, I’m also giving out design tips for… Continue Reading
Taking Charge Of Education
I started reading a book called The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home because I was told it would be a good resource for me in our homeschooling journey. In the first few pages, I read a line that really struck a chord with me. “If you want your child to have an… Continue Reading
Great Expectations For The Future
Hayley’s last day of 2nd grade is June 6th. This year, it’s not just about completing a grade. It’s also the end of her time in public school as we will start on our journey of homeschooling. I know our new way of life won’t always be easy but I do have hope that we… Continue Reading
Standing At The Crossroads. Again.
Once again I’m at a major crossroad in my life. When I decided to give up my career and stay at home with my kids I knew my future for the next few years would be centered around them. The plan was that I would go back to work eventually. Since then, life has changed…… Continue Reading
