Are you interested in homeschooling? Got questions…we’ve got answers! Yes, YOU can homeschool! Several local homeschool experienced homeschoolers recently gathered for a panel discussion about homeschooling. Most of us have never met in real-life–we just met as social media contacts. I’m not sure how much experience it takes to be called “a veteran homeschooler.” Because […]
Child Advocacy Summit at Harvard
May 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
My social networks have been buzzing with some recent news about a Child Advocacy Summit at Harvard. It’s a “crisis” that affects our homeschool rights. I have some thoughts about it that I’ve collected into a blog post not just sprinkled around the social forums. It’s ok if you disagree with me. Please discuss it […]
Homeschool Uniforms
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
If you’re going to homeschool, you need to find your style…and do it in style. Here’s a quick start introduction to homeschool uniforms. Especially for the quarantine days. When I started homeschooling umpteen years ago, fashionable homeschool moms were rocking the jean jumper dress and a pony tail. Now a days, we’re rocking the messy […]
Normalizing Homeschooling
March 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
We’re living in very unusual times with social distancing recommendations turning to shelter in place policies. The rest of the world is getting a peek into the mysterious concept of homeschooling. We’re opening the lines of communications that could move public perceptions toward normalizing homeschooling. Homeschooling has been legal for decades. Yet, those of us […]
Corona Virus Homeschool Attendance Days
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Public schools are now closed due to social distancing quartine policies. So, what happens with our corona virus homeschool attendance days? I’ve seen several discussions recently about how all this affects our 180-day requirement. We are living in very unusual times. Previously planned events and activities are all canceling and our schedules are turned upside […]
SC Homeschool Enrollment Numbers
March 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In January each year, Homeschool Association directors send their homeschool enrollment numbers to the respective school districts. This is part of what the law requires here. So, while the districts are busy tallying this year’s numbers, let’s take a look at the SC Homeschool enrollment numbers from previous years. I’m not sure what the numbers […]
A Treasure Hunt Homeschool Day
February 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
In a previous post, we talked about what “counts” as a school day. But, what does a homeschool school day look like? Here’s an example from a homeschooling dad in South Carolina. He created an impromptu treasure hunt homeschool day. Andrew is a homeschool dad and blogger at SC Homeschoolers. He pulled together this treasure […]
Do Homeschoolers Get a Diploma in SC?
February 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Do homeschoolers get a diploma in SC? If they don’t get a diploma, then how do they graduate? In a previous post, I discussed the buzzword “accredited” which is related to this question about the diploma. The South Carolina Department of Education disclaimer notice says they “do not accredit, endorse, support, or recommend any home […]
Deschooling Activities
December 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deschooling is the mental adjustment period when you leave the school system. In a previous post, we talked about some quick start curriculum ideas. Today, let’s also consider some deschooling activities to do while you adjust to your new homeschooling lifestyle. Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com –>What is Deschooling?<– I am a graduate […]
Build a Basic Graham Cracker House
December 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
Today I’m excited to show you how to build a basic graham cracker house. Decorating these gingerbread houses is a family tradition for more than 20 years. It’s so easy and so much fun! The cracker houses look like little outhouses or doghouses…but, they turn out so cute when they’re decorated. And it’s just the right […]
