My kindergartner is learning to read. About two months ago, a moment I had been waiting for came. My kindergartener asked me if she could begin learning how to read. I had been waiting both anxiously and eagerly for this moment. There are some things I strongly believe in as a homeschool parent, and one… Continue reading Learn to Read, All in Good [Homeschool] Time
Author: Amy Lynn
Amy is a wife, mom, Jesus follower, writer, coffee lover, and author of Second Gen Homeschool. She is a second-generation homeschooling mom who is incredibly grateful to HER mom for courageously blazing the homeschooling trail in her family. She enjoys sharing about her homeschooling journey as a way to encourage other homeschooling families.
Resisting the Temptation to Constantly Entertain My Kids
The other day, a kind, well-meaning person made a remark to me that has stuck in my mind since. The receptionist, who we see regularly, complimented me on how I “always keep my kids entertained” while we are waiting. In the moment, I had a hard time deciding how to respond. You see, I don’t… Continue reading Resisting the Temptation to Constantly Entertain My Kids
My Second Education as a Homeschool Teacher
During childhood homeschool lessons, my mom would often remark that homeschooling was a “second education” for her. However, she enjoyed and learned more from the second. As a kid I usually responded by feelings of having been falsely accused. Are you implying that I’m not paying attention here? As an adult, however, I realized that… Continue reading My Second Education as a Homeschool Teacher
Progress Isn’t Always Linear
I’m not usually one to be super crazy about New Year’s resolutions. Promises to do this or that cold-turkey starting in January 1 or 2 are just too flashy and fashionable, too likely to be made on a whim, and too easily broken. But that’s not to say I don’t endeavor to make positive changes,… Continue reading Progress Isn’t Always Linear
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
We were all pretty excited for Christmas break. The holidays can be a magical time after all! The lights on our Christmas tree were twinkling, songs full of cheer wafted through the house, and I was thrilled to be able to work on some cleaning and organizing projects while the kids played over break. Boy… Continue reading When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Time for Some Mid-Year Homeschooling Adjustments
Welcome to the new year! Do you have any resolutions for the new year? We all know how popular it is to resolve to eat healthier and/or exercise regularly. But today, I’d like to talk about a different kind of New Year’s practice: making a mid-year homeschooling adjustments. I Have the Freedom to Customize My… Continue reading Time for Some Mid-Year Homeschooling Adjustments
A Holiday Break From Homeschooling
Taking a periodic break from homeschooling helps entire homeschooling year go better. Homeschooling is wonderful, but this Christmas, just take a break!
Remember, Transitions Take Time
After working various hourly food service jobs in my younger adult years, I realized something important: transitions take time. No matter how palatable, even enjoyable a job might become once I became used to it, the first two weeks on the job were just guaranteed to be intense. It takes time to adjust to new… Continue reading Remember, Transitions Take Time