Homeschooling

Homeschooling: Our First Week at Riddle Academy

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This week (home) school began for my son and me.  I put “home” in parenthesis because even though we have school at home everyday, it is still school.  Some people may question whether homeschoolers really do anything.  There may be some out there who don’t, but I believe the vast majority wishes to educate their … Read more

Homeschooling IS NOT for Me … Or is It?

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I never intended to homeschool.  In fact, it was almost faux pas, like “only those weird people who want to shelter their kids from the real world” homeschool.  And yet, here I am planning to homeschool my son starting in the fall.  We moved from a place with very little homeschooling to Louisville, Kentucky, where … Read more

Review: Cullen’s ABC’s Free Online Preschool Program

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What is Cullen’s ABC’s Online Preschool Program? Cullen’s Online Preschool Program is a series of twelve complete preschool days that you can use with your own child(ren) or a group of children to offer them a complete preschool in the comfort of your own home. Who is Cullen? According to her website Cullen’s ABC’s, Cullen: … Read more

The #1 Blessing of Homeschooling

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This article was written by Eric Carpenter, a homeschooling dad from Savannah, Georgia. You can find more of Eric’s articles on his website titled Hammer and Nail. Educating our three children at home has been a great blessing for the past six-or-so years. I cannot even begin to think of all the privileges and thrills … Read more

California and Homeschooling Rights

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In April 2008, a California Court of Appeal decided that homeschooling is illegal in California unless a parent is a certified teacher. This ruling grossly overreached the case in question and now threatens the rights of over 160,000 homeschoolers in that state. Many are calling this a reckless abuse of judicial power. This post is … Read more

Is Christian Homeschooling The Answer?

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Christian homeschoolingIs homeschooling right for my son? For our family, the answer was not as simple as you might think. My oldest son starts first grade next week. I am a full time Children’s pastor – and get to hear plenty of strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Many of our friends want us to join the Christian homeschooling movement. But I need to know what is right for my son?
To help decide, I’ve made this list of pros and cons. This is my homeshcooling verses public schooling list. In our town, we have an excellent public school system, a new Christian school and a strong homeschooling community. I’ve ruled out the private Christian school because of its price. I’d love to hear what you think about this list. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

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