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Jessica’s Homeschooling Journey Stories - I started homeschooling because I lost my job. My husband said, “Well now you can homeschool,” but I did not want to. I fought kicking and screaming. Working Woman Jessica did not start off as a homeschooling mom or even a stay at home mom. It was not what she expected or wanted. She has […]
Webinar 4 – Our Homeschooling Story Articles, Sessions - 1. Jenny Ginter’s Introduction 2. How Marshell Found Homeschooling 3. Being with Family 4. Homeschooling Methods 5. Finding Community 6. TEACH and ODE 7. Scheduling with Babies 8. Q&A – Has your schedule changed? 9. Q&A – Do you regret any of your homeschooling decisions? 10. Q&A – Do you have advice for new homeschoolers? […]
Webinar 1 – Eight Different Approaches to Homeschooling Articles, Sessions - 1. Jenny Ginter’s Introduction 2. Julie Polanco’s Introduction 3. Illinois Laws for Homeschooling 4. Introducing the Eight Approaches 5. METHOD 1 Traditional Textbook Method 6. METHOD 2 Classical Method 7. METHOD 3 Unit Studies 8. METHOD 4 Charlotte Mason/Great Books Approach 9. METHOD 5 Road/World Schooling 10. METHOD 6 Eclectic Method 11. METHOD 7 Light-Directed/Relaxed […]
Webinar 2 – “MegaSkills” Articles, Sessions - 1. Jenny Ginter’s Introduction 2. Cindy Dunn’s Introduction 3. “MegaSkills” Introduction – Resourcefulness 4. Historical Background, Dorothy Rich 5. Encouragement and Overview 6. SKILL 1 Confidence 7. SKILL 2 Motivation 8. SKILL 3 Effort 9. SKILL 4 Responsibility 10. SKILL 5 Initiative 11. SKILL 6 Perseverance 12. SKILL 7 Caring 13. SKILL 8 Teamwork 14. […]