tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post4015290255712765151..comments2024-03-29T07:09:35.440-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: Top 10 Fequently Asked QuestionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-29111499578478110002017-07-14T18:16:19.331-07:002017-07-14T18:16:19.331-07:00I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. I ju...I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. I just found your blog today! I am just starting this journey with an almost 4 year old, mostly getting myself ready and just playing and encouraging him, an 18 month old, and pregnant. The one question I keep thinking of is: how do you turn off mom and become teacher? Or how do you blend them? I am fun but strict as mom. I don't want to make homeschooling boring or to where he dreads it. Should there be a difference? This is where I am struggling most, at the moment. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237616798650047297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-32327671071127531542013-08-07T18:46:08.285-07:002013-08-07T18:46:08.285-07:00I agree...it IS a good thing! I agree...it IS a good thing! Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-23355756561099329052013-08-07T18:45:30.866-07:002013-08-07T18:45:30.866-07:00Here's a brief introductory post about our co-...Here's a brief introductory post about our co-op. http://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2012/02/introducing-gang-homeschool-co-op.html<br /> Last year, we veered away from the book study and did a Geography unit instead. This year it will be a combination of the two. I did a week-long series about co-ops. It had a preschool emphasis, but could be applied to all ages. I hope to do a nuts and bolts post about our co-op plans at the end of the month.<br />http://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2013/07/tips-to-starting-preschool-homeschool.html Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-30592456580402721542013-08-07T18:34:02.028-07:002013-08-07T18:34:02.028-07:00Can you tell me how your co-op works? It sounds li...Can you tell me how your co-op works? It sounds like maybe you each host a meeting.Funkneepharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370476305271588987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-82646024386419654852013-08-07T13:36:18.135-07:002013-08-07T13:36:18.135-07:00We are entering our 19th year of home education, a...We are entering our 19th year of home education, and the most frequently asked question has been about curriculum. People are surprised to hear that we don't use the public school curriculum, and are very curious about where we find these books. They are always shocked to hear about all of the resources available. A lab tech remarked just a few days ago, "Well, whoever invented this homeschooling, did a good thing!" ;)Dana Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-51823843937314785972013-08-07T13:26:50.682-07:002013-08-07T13:26:50.682-07:00Sweet! Michelle taught me about "blanket time...Sweet! Michelle taught me about "blanket time" too, and it worked beautifully for my toddlers while nursing newborns, and teaching older children!Dana Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-11342223749167640702013-08-04T20:11:11.921-07:002013-08-04T20:11:11.921-07:00My husband was very similarly skeptical. Just con...My husband was very similarly skeptical. Just continue to show him your commitment and pray that God changes his heart towards homeschooling. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-60171132235395209392013-08-04T17:00:24.347-07:002013-08-04T17:00:24.347-07:00I'm excited that I found your blog. I just lea...I'm excited that I found your blog. I just learned about Tot School last week and I have been brainstorming ideas and getting some stuff together to start it with my little man this week. I always joked that I was going to homeschool my kids and now that I actually have one I definitely want to. Not sure if hubby is on board, for one thing I never finished college. But I like that you said a mother will go above and beyond to give quality to her children. I know that if there's something I'm not sure about I'll be up late studying so that I can teach it. I am hoping that once hubby sees the growth and structure that comes from Tot School he'll be willing to give homeschool a chance.Amber @ rick•a•bam•boohttp://www.rickabamboo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-70780189849357302462013-03-28T13:27:27.627-07:002013-03-28T13:27:27.627-07:00That's where I learned about it too! Love it....That's where I learned about it too! Love it.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-90964512589258677772013-03-28T08:21:05.799-07:002013-03-28T08:21:05.799-07:00Michelle Duggar got me on blanket time-- except we...Michelle Duggar got me on blanket time-- except we haven't really been doing it yet. I love that it teaches self-control and toddlers can feel like they have a special 'place to work' and do their play (like their older siblings have a place to go sitting at the desk or table).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-22751594734300905352012-06-26T18:45:40.349-07:002012-06-26T18:45:40.349-07:00I sometimes don't think people realize what a ...I sometimes don't think people realize what a time investment it is.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-52329774970397819512012-06-26T10:34:15.264-07:002012-06-26T10:34:15.264-07:00Great list! And I so agree with this: " I oft...Great list! And I so agree with this: " I often feel that my schedule is no different from a working mother's." During the summer in general and especially when my kids are at camp or on vacation, I think about how it feels like an actual holiday for ME--because I do have a full-time job.Sarah at SmallWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.com