Homeschooling Encouragement

Articles on Homeschooling

We all need some encouragement from time to time!

This section of homeschool articles is meant to inspire and encourage you. I have written the articles on homeschooling, but also my general thoughts about raising and educating my children.

Besides, it's the section of my website where I get to wax lyrical!! Make a cup of tea, relax, and enjoy!!

Homeschooling and Socialization. Fed up being asked about socialization when you homeshool? Here is my rant on debunking the myth.

Homeschool Super Mom. Just for fun! Take a look at my bluffers guide to being a homeschool super mom!

Autonomous Learning. Ever wondered what a day of autonomous learning looks like? Read Louisa's story.

Effects of Computer Games on Homeschool Learning. Wondering about the effects of computer games on your child's Homeschool Learning? Read about my experiences.
Relaxed Homeschooling. By relaxing set notions of what should be learnt, in what manner, and for how long - I feel I have uncovered a richer and more rewarding type of homeschooling.
Homeschool Videos. I have collected some great homeschool videos together for homeschooling encouragement!
The Benefits of Homeschooling. By homeschooling we can reap enormous benefits for all the family. This article explores some benefits of homeschooling that I have experienced.
Homeschool Encouragement Articles. I often find homeschool encouragement in articles written by successful people with unconventional backgrounds. Here are some links to articles I have pulled together to inspire you.
In this four part article on homeschool education, Paula Cleary wonders if the percieved standard model of learning has a lot more wrong with it than she first thought.
1. Children's minds are empty vessels.
2. Informal learning is not as important as formal learning.
3. Learning should take place between 9 and 3.
4. The purpose of education.

Homeschooling Crafts - The Freedom to Create. Are you giving your child the freedom to create in your homeschooling crafts? Read about the lessons my daughter has taught me.
Homeschooling Learning Styles. Take your child's learning style into account to improve homeschooling learning.

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