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So, What’s It Like In Your House?

by Summer Minor

Home Education WeekWhat is it like to be home educated in my house? Dana asks a tough question today for Home Education Week.

There really is no “normal” here. Not in the typical sense of the word. There is no schedule etched in stone, no lesson plan strictly followed, and no check list to mark off. Maybe that will change as mine get older, and if so we will change with them. But for now to be home educated in this house means:

When you ask “Why?” or “What is that?” mom does her best to find an answer.

Books are free range and story time is whenever we need one.

Flowers blooming after a midday rain shower are best experienced inches away.

Being silly is a requirement.

Bare feet makes work go easier, for toddlers that would also include bare bottoms.

There’s no holiday too little to not be celebrated. Find A Rainbow day? Bring it on!

And mom’s laptop is a much loved member of the family.

So, what’s home education like in your house? Care to share what is normal for you? Go on, I dare you.

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Posted in General on March 31st, 2008

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10 Responses to “So, What’s It Like In Your House?”

  1. Heather Young Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:59 am

    :) Our are older and we still do the no schedule thing. In fact mine–10, 8, 6, are currently using my living room as a train station with the oldest as a conductor. :)

    I LOVE a schedule-less day with freedom to be in the moment.

  2. Sunniemom Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 10:10 am

    When kids can find joy in simple experiences, their capacity for contentment is infinite, and IMO that is a tremendous gift to give one’s children.

  3. Sassy Mama Bear Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    I love that books are free range, what a great comment.
    I love your post completely.

  4. Julie Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    I too got a laugh out of the free range book comments. We try to keep our corraled in bookcases, but they keep escaping. :o)

  5. Karly Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Loved this post! Sounds so fun and easy going at your house!

  6. Michele Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    You are absolutely right. I have long ago forgotten what “normal” means. For us normal differs from day to day. Our normal has become whatever we decide to make of our day.
    Thanks for your comments on my blog.

  7. Activities Coordinator Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    National Pie Day is a must in our house.

  8. Laurie Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I love enjoying flowers after a shower, from inches away!
    Blessings,
    Laurie

  9. Heidi Says:
    April 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am

    Free Range Books, ROCK!!

    Thanks for sharing!

  10. Kacy Says:
    April 2nd, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I just found this site from the blogger awards..and I love it. Being home schooled in our house means the same joy is given you take your first step or when you read your first word..I wouldn’t have missed either one!!

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