Category: Thoughts

As a homeschooler, I’ve heard the dreaded “socialization question” more than I would care to talk about. When someone asks if I think Munchkin is getting enough socialization (especially since she’s an only child), I think “really?? do you think we live under a rock??” While I may want to say that directly to them, I don’t. Instead, I pleasantly respond that she gets plenty of socialization and change the subject. Most people don’t really care if Munchkin is getting enough socialization. It’s just small talk when they find out that we’re homeschooling. (Thankfully, most people that we’ve run into…

If I were asked to name 3 keys to success in our homeschool (other than reliance on Christ), I would say organization, flexibility, and discipline. Organization By being organized, I can spend less time gathering our materials and more time designing (and finding) fun materials to use during our school day. Organization allows us to have a better flow to our school day. We don’t have to worry about not being able to locate school supplies, books, or other needed items. If I am under the weather, Munchkin knows where everything is located, so she is able to do most…