June 16th, 2011 §
As the saying goes, great minds think alike.
I recently began sending out a subscription-only series of summer e-mails for homeschool encouragement with the oft-used title “The ABCs of Homeschooling.” Yesterday I learned that Dawn of the homeschool blog 5KidsandaDog has been doing a weekly blog meme with the same title for several weeks. I had no idea she had this series planned when I wrote my articles on the same topic and scheduled them with my email marketing service. It was a coincidence.
I believe that the more we share information with other homeschoolers, the better off everyone will be. In that spirit, I encourage you to check out Dawn’s blog for additional insight into the homeschooling life and to participate in her blog meme, which invites you to come up with your own “ABCs of Homeschooling.”
June 13th, 2011 §
Let’s do something different this summer! “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter will be back in September. Until then I’ll be sending out brief but encouraging messages about homeschooling to every subscriber. They’re called “The ABCs of Homeschooling,” and they start this Wednesday, 6/15/11. I thought this would be a simple way to keep that homeschooling fire burning all summer, whether or not you plan on actually doing school over summer break 
If you’re a subscriber to “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter, you’ll automatically receive “The ABCs of Homeschooling.” Not a subscriber? Don’t miss out on a single letter of the alphabet this summer: sign up HERE.
February 14th, 2011 §
The February issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter went out early this morning. It includes:
a heart cookie recipe to make today,
information on raising eager learners,
the “What Our Kids are Missing Out On” department, and much more.
Check it out HERE. Get your own free subscription HERE, or just click the word “newsletter” on the left side of this page.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
September 10th, 2010 §
It’s interesting how people categorize themselves. When I began homeschooling, there were only homeschoolers. But before long, they morphed into two groups: Christian homeschoolers and secular homeschoolers.
Over the years we’ve seen a transition into homeschoolers defining themselves by their method of homeschooling: traditional, unschooler, Charlotte Mason method, etc. I’ve never looked at it that way. » Read the rest of this entry «
July 21st, 2010 §
Are you intimidated by the thought of homeschooling your kids all the way through high school? I was.
Do you worry that you’re not up to the challenge of homeschooling your teens? I did.
Do you wonder what it’s like, living with teenagers every day? I was pretty curious about that myself.
I never thought I’d homeschool my children all the way through high school. I wasn’t even sure I could do it. But I did, and I’m sure glad I did. But it wasn’t always easy, and there were times when I needed some encouragement.
You can have that encouragement, and get a little peek into the world of homeschooling teenagers in the process, with “Homeschooling Your Teenagers.” It’s an eBook with eleven articles* from the archives of “The Imperfect Homeschooler.” These articles are no longer available online….but you can have them for yourself now in Amazon Kindle eBook format for only 99 cents (reg. $7.95) by clicking here.
*Plus, there’s a list of links to online resources that will help you homeschool your teen for free!
July 13th, 2010 §
- features the final entry in our series of Back to Basics 2010 articles on preparing your children for self-sufficiency,
- offers info on free Bible curriculum for kids,
- shares the ridiculous-but-true story of boys asked to wear women’s clothing in public school,
- and includes a few family photos
Check it out HERE. Get your very own free subscription by clicking the word “Newsletter” on the left side of this page.
June 18th, 2010 §
The best educational site I’ve seen in a long time,
“Ron Paul’s Home School High School Curriculum,”
An article about teaching woodworking to your children,
And the link to a free eBook.
These are just a few of the things you’ll find in this month’s issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter. Subscribers got theirs earlier this week. Want yours to arrive in your email box each month? Sign up here.
May 20th, 2010 §
If you’re not a subscriber to “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter, you probably can’t answer questions like:
- What practical course of study can be used to teach your children about science and theology?
- Where will you find a huge database of teaching helps and lesson plans?
- Where can you get a free eBook about beating the high cost of college?
The answers to these questions plus other useful information for homeschooling parents can be found in the current issue. Do subscribe so you can receive each newsletter “hot off the press.”
February 11th, 2010 §
This month’s issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter landed with a thud in email boxes near and far early this morning. It answers questions like:
What’s another skill (besides cooking) that our kids will need for the future?
Need some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day, Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday with your kids?
How can teens get two years of college paid in full, plus a stipend?
And as always, there’s a true story in the “What Our Kids Are Missing Out On Dept.” that will make you extra glad you keep your kids home from school….
Here’s the link; if you want your own copy to go thud in your emailbox each month, sign up here.
January 12th, 2010 §
Last night the January issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” went out to all subscribers. If you’re not a subscriber, you can check it out here.
This month’s lead article is the first in the Back to Basics 2010 series; it’s called “Kids and Cooking.” Let me know what you think!
(PS…..Just three days left on the Buy One, Get One Free sale…..don’t miss out!)
December 10th, 2009 §
The December issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter went out last night. It asks questions like:
Why do homeschooling parents need to go “Back to Basics in 2010″?
Can your kids pass the “Einstein Quiz”?
Why do schools have holiday gift shops and ban Santa from them?
And there’s also a little Christmas present from me to you….check out this new issue HERE. Get the next issue in your email: SUBSCRIBE HERE.
November 10th, 2009 §
Why do some people hate homeschooling?
Why did the student take the algebra teacher up on his suggestion to eat the fly he had just killed?
Who’s the latest homeschooled teen to get national attention?
How can you have “A Simple Homeschool Thanksgiving?”
The answers to these and other questions can be found in this month’s issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter. Get your free subscription here.
