You Ask Me Why?

by | Mar 22, 2006 | Homeschooling

YOU ASK ME WHY? Virginia Birt Baker (1979) [Home-schooling mother of four, 1972-1987] You ask me why I teach my children at home with Christian textbooks and Christian values? Well, now, that’s a good question. I know what you’re thinking. The public...

Preschoolers and Peace

by | Mar 21, 2006 | Raising Children

Kendra Fletcher brings perspective and encouragement to homeschooling mothers with preschoolers on her website Preschoolers and Peace. Also, check out her article Preschoolers: Preparation and Peace in the September/October 2005 issue of Homeschooling Today...

Homeschooling Fathers?

by | Mar 20, 2006 | Homeschooling

We have been homeschooling our three children (ages 7, 9, and 11) since our oldest was 5 years old. My wife has been near-burnout for some time now, and we have several homeschool friends who are in similar situations. As the “breadwinner” I have a full...

How can children be self-taught in art?

by | Mar 20, 2006 | Art

It’s in the area of art that homeschooling can show itself to be especially valuable. Here are some of the things we have learned. Provide children, especially those below age ten, with the space, the tools, and the time for their art work. Don’t load up...