Not Another Homeschool Blog

If you slack on homeschooling your kids, there could be a 5 page article in the Washington Post about you.   Josh Powell thrived under his mother’s instruction early on. At 4, he was already reading chapter books. Andrea Powell, a University of Virginia graduate who has managed most of her children’s education over the years, let her husband speak for the family. As the family grew, Josh Powell said, things deteriorated. He learned from a mishmash of textbooks his parents assembled, with more and more self-instruction because there were so many other children to raise and teach. As subjects got increasingly complex, he had more trouble figuring them out on his own. Josh Powell is clearly unhappy with his upbringing/ education and is terrified for his siblings.  As mentioned at Happy Elf Homeschooling ,  his parents probably didn't suck as much as he thinks. After all, he is a self starter, who was able to get himself into Georgetown University, even if it did t...

This video from TedX makes me want to start homeschooling all over again. I'd have to go find a new kid though.

A bunch of youtubers and I am working on a series of videos on homeschooling.  Here is my first video:  

As I have said before, I have been flabbergasted by my own reaction to the results of the Zimmerman trial.  I never expected to feel so deeply about something that I have pretty much felt relatively unattached to.  Sure, I began purchasing a different style of jacket/sweater for my son just over a year ago, but until the verdict was dropped, I felt pretty much removed from the issue. Today, I read an article entitled racially profiled in Palm Beach. It made me say "oooooh... that's my problem."  I guess you want me to explain. I have never felt inferior to anyone because of the color of my skin.  I may have been aware as a child that there were people who would judge me because of it, but it never bothered me.  I always told my self that I could educate and demonstrate my way out of any preconceived notion anyone could have about me.  That presumption was proven true when in college, my while classmates, and even some well meaning teachers would point o...

If you like reading the homeschool carnival, and you also enjoy Instagram, the here is a special treat for you. http://sprittibee.com/2013/07/carnival-of-homeschooling-random-instagram-edition-plus-mobile-photography-tips.html   Enjoy! 

With his little sister on her graduation day I probably won't blog much about him anymore, seeing that he's pretty grown up. He really is an amazing person.  I pray for him today and every day of his life for safety and success.  I know he will continue to amaze us. I am so glad I was able to homeschool him. A man and his dog. 

I am not actively homeschooling my own children this year because both of them will be in  ♫♪ COLLEGE ♫♪    However, I still spend a lot of time researching, talking about, and planning out curriculum with other parents.  My top 10 list still includes many of my old favorites from previous years, but my opinions have also changed about others.  With that said, here is my top 10 list for homeschool resources for 2013-14.  As it is very easy to find online resources for elementary students, most of my picks  are for high school students.  (All but number 1 is free) 10.  Let's face it.  Grammar is boring, boring, boring, so my pick for this subject spices it up a bit. Grammar Bytes! presents grammar in bite-size pieces with an urban flair that will attract teens to pay attention long enough to learn the concept.  You will find handouts, videos, and exercises to test knowledge. 9. Learning languages outside of a classroom or imme...