Carnival of Homeschool from Why Homeschool!
Our family has experienced a lot of changes this year. The first six months have been pretty packed. For example, our oldest will soon be 18 years old and will "graduated" from Cate Academy. Our youngest will begin Kindergarten at Cate Academy.
This spring we moved out of our home for three months while our house underwent a major remodel. (Even two months later I’m still reaching for the light switches where they used to be.)
I took my son on his first Fathers and Sons camp out.
My work has had some major changes (long story, don't ask) in the first six months of 2012.
Homeschoolers are used to change. We are frequently in a state of flux. Our plans may change from moment to moment. So, sit back and enjoy the show while we look at some of the "changes" in this week's Carnival of Homeschooling.
Basic Change
Life is often changing, sometimes in unexpected ways. Mystie reminds us in Real Lifethat interruptions are the point, from Simply Convivial.
Lisa provides us with a glimpse into A day in the life of Homeschool Circus. This was their first official day of school; see how they organized (schedule) the day and what they did when a major curriculum derailment hit! Posted at: Homeschool Circus.
Summer changes
Sometimes people think that learning stops when school is out for the summer. In When Does Learning Stop? Chris reminds us that we learn every day and through that learning we expand our horizons. It is important to help our children experience the joy of learning in different ways so that they will be energized with the quest! Posted at: Home School vs. Public School.
Crafting With Kids: Summer Tie-Dye! shows off a families a tie dye extravaganza just before Independence Day. They had fun, and the shirts were the talk of the neighborhood as they dried on hangers from the dogwood in front of the house. Posted at: So Crafty.
Dave shares a recent fun family outing. They took a hike. Posted at: Home School Dad.
Advice for Change
Michelle has 10 Money-Saving Homeschool Tips. My family is a strong believer in her first tip. Posted at: The Holistic Homeschooler.
After ten years of homeschooling, Kris shares lessons she has learned in 10 Homeschooling Do’s and Don’ts. Posted at: Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers.
Sheila reminds us that We are a work in progress, not perfection. In all that we do, we should not allow our imperfections to hinder us from hospitality. Posted at:littleprairiehomeschool.
Paula has some tips on Homeschooling While Moving. She shares what they’ve done to prepare for a move. Posted at: Average Housewife.
In Home Spun Vignette #20 Cristina asks answers the questions “Which is more important? A clean house or busy, curious kids?” Posted at: Home Spun Juggling.
Reasons for Change
Homeschooling is perfect for a creative child for so many reasons. Jimmie and her daughter came up with their Top Ten Reasons to Homeschool a Creative Child. Posted at: Jimmie’s Collage.
Jan responds to the question: So, Why Do You Homeschool Anyway??? Posted at: Encouraging Moms Who Homeschool.
From South Africa, Nadene explains Why would a school teacher homeschool?, and what made her decide on this journey. Posted at: Practical Pages.
How to change
Regena explains that Sensory Boxes offer a terrific, hands-on way to explore a large variety of subjects. They are generally set up to stimulate various senses; work large and fine motor skills; and teach patterning, sequencing, counting, colors, and so forth. Posted at: Green Apple’s Blush.
Jimmie provides step by step directions for Getting Started with Notebooking. Posted at:Homegrown Learners.
Anticipating changes
Amber has 10 Exciting Traditions for celebrating the New School Year. Posted at:Classic Housewife.
In Using block scheduling in Homeschooling, Jamie writes about changing up how they homeschool. Block scheduling is a new old trick to use! Posted at: MomSchool.
And for our humble entry to the carnival, Janine writes about her Summer Reading and reflects on lessons about homeschooling she’s learned over the last thirteen years and her goals for the next year. Posted at: Why Homeschool.
In Thinking about College and Career Choices, Annie Kate reminds us that planning for the future is not only about a career; it’s about a whole life. Traditional career planning often forgets that simple but crucial fact. Posted at: Tea Time with Annie Kate.
In Playing Store – Learning to Budget, Karyn provides a fun and simple way to teach children about money and budgeting using play money and play food. Posted at: Teach Beside Me.
Learning from Change
Susan shares 10 Reasons to be Excited for School her young children came up with. Posted at: Hopping to It.
Here is an interesting claim: Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes Split is Bad News for the Homeschooling Community. Posted at: HomeschoolingHUB.
In Looking Back and Looking Ahead, Lisa reflects on their first year of implementing the Charlotte Mason methods with some thoughts from here children as well. Posted at:Olive Plants All Around My Table.
In Nine Disadvantages of Homeschooling, Karen talks about some things that tend to be "negative" about they homeschooling experience. Posted at: Homeschool Atheist Momma.
Things that don’t change
Faith in God is an unchanging cornerstone for many homeschoolers.
In A Humble Parlour as a School of Theology, Mrs. White reminds us that mothers of old times would spend hours reading the Bible to their children. Posted at The Legacy of Home.
Nebby shares her thoughts on What Does the Bible Say about Educating Children. (Part 1; Part 2) Posted at: Letters from Nebby.
Phyllis has a thoughtful post about developing habits in our children in What Will Your Children Find You Doing? Phyllis’ children will find her reading the scriptures. Posted at:Proclaiming God's Faithfulness.
Books will always be important to homeschoolers.
Alasandra provides us with a short Book Review of Death Run by Jack Higgns, posted atAlasandra’s Homeschool Blog.
Books are an important part of any homeschooler’s diet. Children’s minds grew and change as they devour new thoughts and stories. Mindy has some Great Ways to Find Affordable Books, posted at DenSchool.
For generations, little boys have been making paper airplanes.
Dave shares videos of his son showing How to Make A Paper Airplane. Posted at: Dave Out Loud.
If you have enjoyed this carnival, please spread the word. Please mention the carnival on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and other appropriate places. You can also help promote the carnival by adding the carnival images. Learn how by going here.
Go here for the archives of previous carnivals.
Next week the carnival will be held at Raising Real Men.
If you are interested in submitting a post for a future carnival, click here for information.
We thank everyone who has helped out. Thank you to all the participants in this carnival. And thanks to all those who help promote the Carnival of Homeschooling
SPECIAL OFFER FOR Homeschool Circus SUBSCRIBERS through October 31: Use code LISAtips for a $19.99 discount when you buy any curriculum CD Library plus Spanish Empire library. This post written and property of Homeschool Circus and can be found at: www.upatdawnreadytowork.com.
