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Why I Homeschooled My Children

The reasons why I chose to homeschool my children were planted in me when I was around twelve or thirteen years old. After my parents divorce my mom started hanging out with a group of hippies, and they had started what they called a Free School. I never attended the school, but thought the concept of hands on learning was much better than the traditional class room, textbook type learning. When I had my own child and started to learn more about homeschooling, the reasons multiplied.

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Why I Chose Homeschooling

These are just a few of the reasons, and not necessarily in this order.

I felt that hands on learning was better than just book learning.

I felt it was my responsibility to raise my children and I need more than just 4-5 years to do it.

I became concerned with the things they'd be exposed to at an early age in the public system.

I wanted to give them a Biblical foundation and world view.

I wanted to teach them how to learn, not just memorize facts.

I wanted them to be able to learn about things that interested them.

LEARNING By Playing With LEGOS

Just by looking at this photo, I'm going to guess at some of the things these boys are learning.

Cooperation, planning, design, architecture to name a few. Had I been there when they were doing this, I could probably add a few more.

For young children much can be learned through play and imagination is nurtured through it. It grieves me that this is quenched in so many especially since many schools put such a heavy emphasis on academics at an early age. Also, budget cuts often cut things like art, music, PE etc. These are all just as important as reading, writing and arithmetic.

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This set would be great if your were studying the Medieval time period. I can just here them now acting out what you read from a historical fiction book.
LEGO Castle Medieval Market Village (10193)

LEGO Castle Medieval Market Village (10193)

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* The yellow building contains the stables, blacksmiths shop and his home upstairs
* The classically European styled blue building features a cozy tavern on the first floor & welcoming bedroom on the top floor
* Includes 8 minifigures: Blacksmith, 2 soldiers, 2 male peasants, 2 female peasants and a boy minifigure
* Buildings measure over 7.5 inches (19cm) tall and over 9 inches (22cm) long when open wide
* Contains 1,601 pieces
* Don't forget to close the stable gates and feed the horse some carrots
* Help the blacksmith forge the swords with the water powered trip hammer
* Lots of authentic touches such as fireplaces, pictures, dressing tables, working doors, windows & other interior details

More Reasons Why To Homeschool

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The reasons why people chose to homeschool are numerous. My guess is that while many will have some of the same reasons, everyone's list will vary at least slightly. Some will have a reason or two different from their friends. The list below contains four lists that I found. Vote for the list that most closely matches yours by clicking on the arrows by each link. Feel free to add others that more closely match yours or will help those considering homeschooling.

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Ten Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

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The Worst Reason to Homeschool

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101 Reasons to Homeschool Your Kids

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Family Times - Ten Good Reasons to Homeschool

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Just Enough and Nothing More » Blog Archive » 10 Reasons Not to Homeschool

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I remember that I was never able to get along at school. I was always at the foot of the class.
~ Thomas Edison

Homeschool Moms

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Being a part of a homeschool group is helpful with park days, parties/events, and meetings providing friendship, encouragement and support for both the students and the teachers.

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Books You've Found Helpful

What Books Were Helpful To You, or Do You Recommend to New Homeschoolers?

When I started homeschooling the Moore's books were very popular. Is there a book that has been helpful to you or that you would recommend to a new homeschooler? If so, add it to this list. Is it already on the list? If so, vote for it using the gray arrows.

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Better Late Than Early: A New Approach to Your Child's Education by Raymond S. Moore, Dennis R. Moore, Dorothy N. Moore

Better Late Than Early: A New Approach to Your Child's Education by Raymond S. Moore, Dennis R. Moore, Dorothy N. Moore

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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook by Dorothy Moore, Raymond Moore

The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook by Dorothy Moore, Raymond Moore

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The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom by Mary Griffith

The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom by Mary Griffith

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Considering Homeschooling?

These resources may help.

Not everyone should homeschool. However, a lot more people could homeschool, but don't believe they can. Ask any homeschool parent and they will assure you they're nothing special. We all have weakness and faults just as classroom teachers do. It comes with the territory of being human.

Twenty-five to thirty years ago, when the current homeschooling movement was getting started there wasn't a lot of resources out there. The early pioneers forged a trail for us and now there is a plethora of resources, maybe even to many. Below are some books you may find helpful has you contemplate going down the homeschool path.
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Helpful Homeschool Pages

Homeschool Preschool thru High School on Facebook
This is a page I started with weekly tips and links. As the title suggest I post things that will help all ages.
The Homeschool Club on Facebook
Learn how to make your own web pages about your favorite homeschooling stories and resources. We're all gathered in the Facebook group.
The Homeschool Channel
Ongoing broadcast of interest to Christian homeschoolers.

Christian homeschool binder: Homeschool Mom binder
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THE HOMESCHOOL CLUB is real parents and kids sharing their best resources for great homeschooling. Each day we celebrate learning by opening doors to a world of creativity, knowledge and discovery. In the car, at the kitchen sink, and down by the frog pond - the whole world is our classroom and we explore it with creative projects, games, and activities. This club is a place to share, organize, and discuss how and what we learn in the world. Make a free page to tell your own homeschooling story and share your favorite resources. We can't wait to hear from you!

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