tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post3532595548313515194..comments2024-03-17T22:57:42.834-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: My Best Advice to the NEWBIE Homeschooler {or burned out veteran}Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-70807867348283842922016-03-29T18:42:17.855-07:002016-03-29T18:42:17.855-07:00This is freeing! Thank you! We had a really rough ...This is freeing! Thank you! We had a really rough 1st year, and haven't gotten much done. Our curriculum doesn't address character or habit training, and I've felt that is what we really need (aside from Bible/devotion time). I think I'll make those my main priority, along with reading, for first grade. I think she can catch up on the rest! Thanks!Megan https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502314846366557973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-5753281711767147612015-09-03T19:06:07.150-07:002015-09-03T19:06:07.150-07:00Big hugs to you. Character is a very important and...Big hugs to you. Character is a very important and worthy reason to homeschool. You can do this! Just take a deep breath and be YOU! God will fill in the gaps.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-18334016554470120132015-09-03T18:39:37.321-07:002015-09-03T18:39:37.321-07:00I needed to read this today. Thank you so much. I ...I needed to read this today. Thank you so much. I am 3 weeks and feeling like I'm drowning in quicksand even though I'm fairly prepared according to most people. God has called me as gently as He can to do something that I still have on my "Never Want To Do" list. Our journey with homeschooling has nothing to do with education at the moment and everything to do with character and God transforming us I believe. Thank you for workbox cards which I am going to work on this weekend and am confident it will help the flow of things around here. I also appreciate your openness and encouraging words.The Hoyt Family Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574084344654623480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-26880048804745904612015-04-30T13:28:56.138-07:002015-04-30T13:28:56.138-07:00Awesome, thank you! :)Awesome, thank you! :)Cookiehttp://www.gracewithintherace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-53043815128423270082015-04-30T11:45:33.627-07:002015-04-30T11:45:33.627-07:00Yes, that would be great. Thanks!Yes, that would be great. Thanks!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-74274614005869119532015-04-30T10:51:18.615-07:002015-04-30T10:51:18.615-07:00Oops! *May I link to this page in my next post? :)...Oops! *May I link to this page in my next post? :)Cookiehttp://www.gracewithintherace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-71385550742557853172015-04-30T09:52:01.356-07:002015-04-30T09:52:01.356-07:00I love this!!! I am a new homeschooling mom who ju...I love this!!! I am a new homeschooling mom who just discovered your blog and I can't tell you how many times your blog has uplifted and encouraged me. This post in particular was such a timely find. I've been feeling pretty overwhelmed with it all and have used a 3 point focus in the past professionally, but in the midst of everything it never occurred to me to apply it at home! I recently started a personal blog (maybe something I may drop after I heed your advice!) and would love to write about the 3 things our homeschool/family choose to focus on. Maybe I link to this page? I'm still so new to all of this I don't know what the respectful protocol is. Either way, thank you so much, this has been every inspiring and I really appreciate you sharing your journey!Cookiehttp://www.gracewithintherace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-50319828580638579942014-02-17T21:39:41.019-08:002014-02-17T21:39:41.019-08:00Very well said!
Very well said!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-11549820355759670322013-12-18T08:18:00.841-08:002013-12-18T08:18:00.841-08:00YES! I can vouch for the fact that I NEVER though...YES! I can vouch for the fact that I NEVER thought I would homeschool- or could- until I found ourselves in a situation where we HAD to do it because my child was failing and so far behind it was the only choice. The mom who thought "No, not me!" not only is doing it, but loving it (most days!). I'm not perfect nor are my kids, but if you feel the tug to homeschool, I would listen to that inner voice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-65086697919811155832013-09-18T06:07:45.583-07:002013-09-18T06:07:45.583-07:00What a great verse! Thanks for sharing. It is a ...What a great verse! Thanks for sharing. It is a perfect fit.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-88824154131367459222013-09-17T19:25:52.290-07:002013-09-17T19:25:52.290-07:00This is great! I definitely need the written down ...This is great! I definitely need the written down WHYS of my homeschool. Make the vision plain and write it on tablets the he who reads it may RUN! Habakkuk 2:2 :)<br />My husband is always telling me I try to do too much...after he tells me we have too many kids. ;) So doing the TOP 3 approach to every aspect of my life is a truly Godly idea for my household! Thank you, Jamie! <3Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976625475831414497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-11795373821954309062013-09-06T20:48:44.280-07:002013-09-06T20:48:44.280-07:00Just remember, YOU are the momma! Trust your inst...Just remember, YOU are the momma! Trust your instincts. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-34373548330374390552013-09-06T07:20:50.117-07:002013-09-06T07:20:50.117-07:00Thanks! This came right when I was feeling defeate...Thanks! This came right when I was feeling defeated! I meet with my charter teacher on Wed. She managed pull the carpet right out from under me, on all my curriculum I had spent almost 7 months researching. Simply because she was concerned about state testing. Although I am normally one to stand up for myself or what I feel rather quickly, I felt intimidated by inexperience. I was forgetting the "real" reason I choose to homeschool. So thank you, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For the grounding, and reminder that your blog gave me this morning! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08245313077363247822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-56946734472466907882013-06-17T19:02:14.897-07:002013-06-17T19:02:14.897-07:00Wonderful!Wonderful!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-23365395112123365172013-06-17T12:51:16.456-07:002013-06-17T12:51:16.456-07:00Thank you Jamie. I am a new Homeschool Mom and I f...Thank you Jamie. I am a new Homeschool Mom and I found your words very encouraging.melinda alcornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-73730636876762933162013-05-02T06:49:21.316-07:002013-05-02T06:49:21.316-07:00Most homeschoolers would say that EVERY child shou...Most homeschoolers would say that EVERY child should be homeschooled. I, on the other hand, think that MOST but NOT all. I do not think it is for everyone. But, I also personally know of a handful of women who never thought they'd EVER homeschooling and are now absolutely sold on it...myself included. Here is a link to a 4-part post that talks about why I think it is the best form of education. http://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2012/02/test-post-test-post-test-post.htmlJamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-38610630481579519312013-05-01T18:24:10.791-07:002013-05-01T18:24:10.791-07:00my question? Do you have to be the right person fo...my question? Do you have to be the right person for homeschooling? would you say that anyone can homeschool or would you say homeschool is not for everyone? I am struggling with making the decision to homeschool? tats1029https://www.blogger.com/profile/08334421214681443387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-83100612541791928982013-04-27T21:36:33.545-07:002013-04-27T21:36:33.545-07:00Traci, Sending you a big hug! You can do it! He ...Traci, Sending you a big hug! You can do it! He who began a good work in you will continue to do it. Homeschooling is good work...it's definitely hard...but it is good. I wish you all the best for the remainder of this first year. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-59947441812306372592013-04-26T07:27:56.294-07:002013-04-26T07:27:56.294-07:00Tears so heavy I can hardly read your blog this mo...Tears so heavy I can hardly read your blog this morning. This is my rookie year and I am so concerned that I am failing. I have put my whole heart and soul into this, and it never feel like enough. I've put all my crafty hobbies to the side and just focus on being a good mom, wife, and teacher. I have glimpses of success, but I know the enemy is trying to knock me down with doubt. Thank you for always being so honest and open with your journey! It blesses me everytime I log on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964507243520027374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-15482787798898747172013-03-19T17:12:36.322-07:002013-03-19T17:12:36.322-07:00Thanks for sharing your valuable lesson learned! L...Thanks for sharing your valuable lesson learned! Love the simplicity. It's a great idea to find and maintain focus! PS: you should share it at www.mentorsaurus.com, too!! :-)jeanne @ Inspiring Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019030802662324836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-33634778476098886242013-03-18T22:48:00.690-07:002013-03-18T22:48:00.690-07:00Rach, your kids have some perspective that none of...Rach, your kids have some perspective that none of mine do. Yours will appreciate how they don't have to raise their hand to ask to go to the bathroom, or have to wait while 26 others sharpen their pencils or have the math problem explained or show off their handwriting page or... TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE of this! :o)<br /><br />God gave you the children He did, and you can teach them. God gave your children the Mother He did, and they can teach you. Convenient how that works out so nicely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-8822312602767544262013-03-18T22:39:33.473-07:002013-03-18T22:39:33.473-07:00God bless you Mamas of young students AND babies!
...God bless you Mamas of young students AND babies!<br />Read this for a bit of perspective: The Baby IS The Lesson @ http://www.lovetolearn.net/policies/baby.lasso<br /><br />My babies are now 18, 14, and 9 - but I needed to read your post. I may have my girls write their own THREE important goals for the rest of this school year! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-53960095301564152752013-02-25T15:54:02.808-08:002013-02-25T15:54:02.808-08:00Great post! We are new to homeschooling and I actu...Great post! We are new to homeschooling and I actually have been blogging about my journey at http://thelearningcurveparent.blogspot.ca. It has really been a transition for us (having four kids who had all been in school full-time before this!) but we have persevered and learning to be a bit easier on myself. and yes, not to compare!!<br />Thanks :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057018188885395834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-82768889561242216612013-02-21T21:10:49.849-08:002013-02-21T21:10:49.849-08:00You're welcome. It sounds like you are starti...You're welcome. It sounds like you are starting very similar to how we started. We committed to preschool and prayed for next year's decision. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-56611725573811674162013-02-21T21:09:43.254-08:002013-02-21T21:09:43.254-08:00I'm so glad, Annie! God bless you as launch ou...I'm so glad, Annie! God bless you as launch out on this journey!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.com