tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post3002472287746410307..comments2024-03-18T21:44:03.542-05:00Comments on The CoffeeShop Blog: Want to get some strange looks? Mention Homeschooling!Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-4642950888821585002010-03-31T00:39:41.498-05:002010-03-31T00:39:41.498-05:00Exciting world of home education!! :D
I homesc...Exciting world of home education!! :D <br /><br />I homeschool my sister - she will be graduating in May!!! She just finished her last English class with a 97 & has done fantastic!!! She will be attending UF in the Fall!!! :D <br /><br />I'm not sure if I will continue to homeschool my boys - 3 & 1.... It's been a great journey & tons of amazing people along the way!!! :D Good Luck!!! :DJessica OTR Noon Photography, Ocala, Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121189099964912364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-17558838131885652302010-03-28T11:46:29.067-05:002010-03-28T11:46:29.067-05:00If I'm not to late, I'd love to enter your...If I'm not to late, I'd love to enter your contest, Rita!<br />I'm a relatively new photographer (I've had my DSLR for almost 2 years now) and thanks to your blog have recently been exposed to the glory that are photoshop actions! Thanks for everything you do. You've really opened my eyes to a new level of artistic possibilities!Amanda Andertonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-35667906936193789742010-03-27T16:00:07.180-05:002010-03-27T16:00:07.180-05:00Kudos to you for homeschooling your children. Ther...Kudos to you for homeschooling your children. There are so many good resources today, your problem is going to be choosing among them! I did want to bring to your attention The Pioneer Woman, who is also a photographer and homeschools her children. She has a whole section of her incredible blog devoted just to homeschooling. But you probably already knew that! Just in case, here is her URL: http://thepioneerwoman.com/Lorena Digital Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623251773524674666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-14599848098425940032010-03-20T20:23:26.340-05:002010-03-20T20:23:26.340-05:00haha! True! I have been homeschooling for 18 (ye...haha! True! I have been homeschooling for 18 (yes count them) years...and still occasionally get a wondering gaze when I mention that we do it. I'm almost done though...a couple more years and my fourth will be graduated! Then...more time for photography! Thanks for your blog! I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-78817353464556171252010-03-20T10:28:31.937-05:002010-03-20T10:28:31.937-05:00I think it´s so great whta you are going to do!!! ...I think it´s so great whta you are going to do!!! I´m a single mom so at this moment i cant do it as i´m the only one who can pay the bills.... any way that idea is always on my mind.... ALL MY GOOD VIBRATIONS FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WORLD!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-72847924339782683812010-03-19T20:56:51.733-05:002010-03-19T20:56:51.733-05:00Ok there's just soooooo much to say about this...Ok there's just soooooo much to say about this, so I'll just get to the point.... I loved this post! Congrats on your decision and I hope all the best to you and your kids. I know many TEACHERS that are now homeschooling their own children, that's gotta tell you somethin'.... hehehe. The road ahead might be tough but it is SO fulfilling at the end of the day. My eldest is not even in kindergarden yet, and I get very strange looks and strong arguments opposing my decision to homeschool. Anyway, take it one year at a time, I'm sure it'll work out great!! God bless.Keilahttp://keilajunephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-86537141351077230962010-03-19T17:11:12.822-05:002010-03-19T17:11:12.822-05:00Hi,
I just discovered your blog the other day and ...Hi,<br />I just discovered your blog the other day and was thrilled to find so many things that actually go with PSE! Now to my delight I find out that you are a homeschooler as well, what is it about cool homeschool women and great blogs? It seems these days that every blog I like I find out later that the blogger is also a homeschooler. <br />We homeschool too, and also use WTM, my kids are 10,7, and 4 and I've been loving it for years.<br />Have fun, and thanks for sharing.teresacookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636362409943179155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-18518419789968211442010-03-19T12:15:41.970-05:002010-03-19T12:15:41.970-05:00I can't say that I was excited to start homesc...I can't say that I was excited to start homeschooling, but it was been a great thing. There are good days & there are really bad days:) Next year we will be homeschooling 3 children.<br /><br />I have been really amazed at how many homeschoolers there are. And our children get plenty of socialization through church, other homeschoolers & sports. That argument of lack of social skills doesn't hold true most of the time for homeschoolers.<br /><br />Once we start talking to people about homeschooling, I find that they admire you for taking on the challenge & almost envy your children having that kind of education...just not enough to take on the huge task themselves.danmelkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392035101030818527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-71062219282817011662010-03-18T21:12:43.380-05:002010-03-18T21:12:43.380-05:00I am a teacher, and also agree homeschool is GREAT...I am a teacher, and also agree homeschool is GREAT. The longer I teach in public school (I do special ed) the more I want to homeschool -- says something is not working in Public ed huh? <br /><br />Website: www.starfall.com (great activities and parent kits/teacher kits) <br /><br />Get a subscription to Mailbox you can start with the kindergarten one and each year you can subscribe to the next level - keep them and COPY pages, great stuff. http://www.theeducationcenter.com/tec/<br /><br />Maybe some of these fun resources will help. If you need something, don't hesitate to email me!simply.FAMILIEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616447594520531335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-87596724998403642242010-03-18T09:21:27.660-05:002010-03-18T09:21:27.660-05:00I am looking forward to homeschooling my little gi...I am looking forward to homeschooling my little girl. I have 3 1/2 years ahead of me to plan for it though. Thanks for the book recommendations, I am definitely going to check them out. I am compiling arts & crafts ideas, links to audio books for kids, phonics worksheeets, all so that I when she's 5 I'm ready. Now just to organize all that content. I give every mom or dad who chooses to home school two thumbs up!!!!!Sandihttp://www.sandistonephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-68015228085671668852010-03-18T09:13:44.597-05:002010-03-18T09:13:44.597-05:00I have homeschooled both my girls in the past and ...I have homeschooled both my girls in the past and we did get really strange reactions. Even from some of our family & best friends. It was HARD but a great experience. One went on to private middle school & now public high school. They all have their advantages & disadvantages. But I wouldn't trade that experience for ANYTHING! Have fun with them.<br /><br />BTW, I put together a lot of things for my own kids & have ended up selling them on CurrClick so that other people can use them, too. I think there's a link to them on my blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560272626842440233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-42331408506236797242010-03-18T07:31:16.712-05:002010-03-18T07:31:16.712-05:00I wish I had the patience and organization to home...I wish I had the patience and organization to homeschool, so good for you! I have a lot of friends that do. I love our public school but it's crazy that they see our kids more than we do. Good luck to you!Jamie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07062522113774443046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-62459600493016806952010-03-18T01:52:26.503-05:002010-03-18T01:52:26.503-05:00I'm the mom of four - and I'm homeschoolin...I'm the mom of four - and I'm homeschooling my oldest two (first grade and kindergarten). I love it, most days. :) I am also pursuing a classical education for my children and am following the subject recommendations from Veritas Press but am not necessarily using their (or their recommended) curriculum. It's a great adventure and I wouldn't trade my days with my kids for all the world!!!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01589805801104844911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-70702478319767907382010-03-17T18:05:10.114-05:002010-03-17T18:05:10.114-05:00Have you visited the Well Trained Mind forums yet?...Have you visited the Well Trained Mind forums yet? <br /><br />www.welltrainedmind.com<br /><br />I plan on homeschooling my 3yo and 1yo in this method as well.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643405538059355944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-15393113488331563602010-03-17T16:54:26.268-05:002010-03-17T16:54:26.268-05:00First, let me say I love your blog. Second, let me...First, let me say I love your blog. Second, let me say that after reading this post I LOVE your blog!!! We are planning to homeschool our boys (2 1/2 & one-on-the-way). My parents have been very supportive, my in-laws not so much. It is always so nice to stumble across other homeschool moms; it really reenforces my decision! Good luck!!Wendi Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-67007991582167905462010-03-16T20:40:08.895-05:002010-03-16T20:40:08.895-05:00I wish I had it in me to homeschool and I'm al...I wish I had it in me to homeschool and I'm always a little bit jealous (and proud of) those who actually do it. Homeschooling is amazing. Homeschool Moms are amazing. Your photoshop stuff is also amazing. Thanks for this great site! Good luck with homeschool. Maybe oneday I will jump on board.Betinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647696608796160913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-88052268033201495802010-03-16T19:27:40.788-05:002010-03-16T19:27:40.788-05:00From one homeschool mom to another, I just want to...From one homeschool mom to another, I just want to say-<br />WELCOME TO CRAZYTOWN!<br />I just started this year with my son. I love The Well Trained Mind and would say you are starting at the right place. We are involved in a 'Classical Conversations' group which is awesome and I highly recommend it-you can google it and see if there is a group in your area.<br /><br />I've never commented here before but I stop in when I can and I LOVE the few elements actions I've tried (THANK YOU! I actually just posted some photos with the vintage butterscotch effect here-<br />http://thezinniapatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/vintage-vermont.html)<br /><br />Good luck -keep it up!kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895193331965817410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-23787278488869997782010-03-16T17:11:58.133-05:002010-03-16T17:11:58.133-05:00Wow, Rita! I'm so glad to hear that you homesc...Wow, Rita! I'm so glad to hear that you homeschool. I decided to homeschool when my oldest turned one, and have been researching it since. I love all the comments here, they have helped me. I am also reading "The Well Trained Mind", its such a great book! I want to homeschool for the freedom from public school schedules, to give my kids more time to be kids, and to teach them the joy of learning. There are so many great positives to this route. I've heard that its hard but so worth it! Good luck and please tell us more about it!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816094017391815475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-41726949527083691562010-03-16T15:26:56.237-05:002010-03-16T15:26:56.237-05:00I was homeschooled and so was my husband and we ar...I was homeschooled and so was my husband and we are planning on homeschooling our daughter, now two. In truth, every minute spent with her could be considered homeschooling because she is ALWAYS learning! Incidently, I went on to do very well in college, loved being homeschooled, got my fair share of socialization, and didn't mind being from a crazy family who loved me enough to actually WANT to be with me. I hope our daughter feels the same way. Stick it out through the inevitable hard spots and you will ALL be blessed by it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-33479357971002909452010-03-16T09:14:22.178-05:002010-03-16T09:14:22.178-05:00Here's one for ya, how about being 54 years of...Here's one for ya, how about being 54 years of age "I try not to use the word old" and have no kids at all, talk about strange looks. LOL!<br /><br />Being what some call an alternative, and try not to follow the so called crowd and think outside the box type of person I am, I admire what you're doing and if I had kids I would probably do the same, for different reasons, mainly because the school system in America is sadly deteriorating, and every time you turn around it seems a program is being cut and classrooms are overcroeded which gives less one on one time with the students. I'm a firm believer the children of today is our future tomorrow, so support them all you can.<br /><br />In the words of CSN&Y "Teach Your Children Well."Skeletalmesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267448332248196891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-58560468586584209562010-03-15T23:55:24.881-05:002010-03-15T23:55:24.881-05:00What a pleasant suprise to find a Texan that homes...What a pleasant suprise to find a Texan that homeschools & loves photography! I am in my 17th year of homeschooling. My kids are 30,28, 20 & 12. My 1st two were in public schools until 5 & 7th grade. My middle son is a Jr at West Point & I homeschooled him using "The Well Trained Mind" as my bible. It is awesome & works quite well- my son was so ready for college- I just followed it as literally as possible. He made a 32 on his ACT the 1st time & was accepted in all 3 military academies!! I loved the time I got to spend with him & it was such a blessing. My last son is now in the 7th- I still use "The Well Trained Mind" as my framework but a little less literal as my last kid is more of a "hands-on" learner! Thanks for the Actions- I have been wanting some but couldn't afford them. Thanks will donate as soon as I can!Glorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-34545461881836082482010-03-15T23:05:50.655-05:002010-03-15T23:05:50.655-05:00exactly what are the requirements for homeschoolin...exactly what are the requirements for homeschooling? i have a while before i have to think about that, as my son is merely 4 months old; but i would certainly like to do preschool, kinder & possibly first with him at home. i absolutely adore this blog for the photo parts obviously but also for the family dedication you have. KEEP IT UP!Darling Lou Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212891564140121330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-51801739954217756292010-03-15T21:47:18.332-05:002010-03-15T21:47:18.332-05:00i love it that you are following your heart. your...i love it that you are following your heart. your beautiful boys are lucky to have such an involved and loving mother. thank you for sharing your life with us.Michelle Massey Barnes Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395158556770644193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-37405785810125165032010-03-15T21:33:09.332-05:002010-03-15T21:33:09.332-05:00I was public, private, home, and public schooled--...I was public, private, home, and public schooled--now that's a mouth-full! You sound like you're on the right path--do what your heart tells you is best for your family and everything will fall into place. Not always easy but it will work out. My mom was very open as you seem to be and I have never held a begrudging thought of her choices for my education.Mommytutuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203384906098968361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-44251239337271184862010-03-15T21:30:11.804-05:002010-03-15T21:30:11.804-05:00I have been homeschooling my fifth grader for two ...I have been homeschooling my fifth grader for two years now and it is truly the best thing we have ever done. I love spending all the time we have together and we feel so much closer as a family, I believe. Will be adding my first grade son to our homeschool next year, so if you find any great first grade info to share, I'll be looking for new ideas! :)<br /><br />Best of luck...it is so worth it!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498386964470037noreply@blogger.com