My very favorite thing about teaching my children at home is that I am able to witness their achievements first hand. My oldest went to Kindergarten and most of the first grade. Some of the more basic things in education I am not responsible for having taught her. However, this is not the case when it comes to my other three children. My other three have been taught at home since day one. The amazing thing is that not only can I say that I was there when these boys took their first step, I can also say that I was their to witness the little light bulb go (more…)
2008/04/15
2010/03/10
Now Home Teaching The Kids Ain’t Everything Great
My least favorite thing about homeschooling can also go right along with my favorite! I love to be a part of my children’s accomplishments and to see them grow first hand; however, there is something very scary about knowing that there is no one else to blame if your child’s education is not a strong one. I have struggled with this pretty much every day of my homeschooling adventure. We have lost time in schooling due to severe illness and moving many times. It is often hard to make up the time and to stay on track. I worry that my children will forever be behind their peers in academics or that they will be under-educated when rated by state tests. (more…)