Dr. Robinson - homeschool dad par excellence - how did you do it?
Who says a dad can't homeschool his children?
Dr. Arthur Robinson, an accomplished and respected scientist who is also a widower with six children, might beg to differ.
Yes, Dr. Robinson did homeschool all six of his children after his wife had died suddenly and unexpectedly.
The Robinson family homeschool story has been one of great inspiration and encouragement to me and I'd like to share this family's remarkably successful homeschool experience with you.
If you have any question about why and how to homeschool not just one but several children, if you want to homeschool but have no clue how to go about it, this lens aims to focus on and point you in the direction of a highly effective teaching approach.
This homeschool "Doctor Dad"
has
your prescription
"Take 15 minutes a day:
Teach your children
to teach themselves"
Table of Contents
- The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum
- Dr. Robinson - my homeschool savior
- This dad teaches homeschool 15 minutes per day
- Kudos for Dr. Robinson
- Moms - take heart
- How did we do it? Can't help it - gotta brag
- The Robinson Curriculum = Homeschool Curriculum Excellence
- Your Expert Guide to Homeschool Land
- Why would anyone want to homeschool?
- The Organic Homeschool Train
- I leave you with this thought
- REMINDER TO DAD
- Homeschool rewards - why parents love homeschool
- FOR SALE - The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum on eBay
- FOR SALE - Saxon Math Books on eBay
- FOR SALE - My other favorite homeschool resources
- One more homeschool foundation stone
- FOR SALE - Homeschool Dad Gear on CafePress
- The revolutionaries will be homeschooled
- To homeschool or not to homeschool - that is the question
- Your comments are greatly appreciated
The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum
Teach your children to teach themselves
Dr. Robinson had my attention - I read everything on his website, over and over - I was amazed and thought -
what a dad - what a family - what a homeschool concept - what a story -
every homeschooler should know about this.
The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum worked splendidly for the Robinson family and it did the same for me and my kids.
- Dr. Robinson and The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum
- http://robinsoncurriculum.com
- The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum - printable website
- http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/view/rc/brochure.htm
Dr. Robinson - my homeschool savior
My older daughter was in public school, going into 9th grade, when she asked me to homeschool her. She was one of the top students in a public magnet school but she said she was bored and she could learn more at home. It turned out she was right.
I'm not a teacher - I never dreamed I would consider homeschooling - certainly not starting a high school homeschool - but I did. My younger daughter was at that time going into 7th grade - I pulled her out of school as well. I'm sure you can imagine that I needed some very good advice very fast.
After some agonizing and desperately searching for help how to pull this adventure off - my search led me to Dr. Robinson's website where -
I marveled at the following astonishing fact:
This dad teaches homeschool 15 minutes per day
- Dad teaches 15 minutes per day
- http://robinsoncurriculum.com/view/rc/s31p43.htm
Kudos for Dr. Robinson
Thank you, Dr. Robinson for sharing your family's homeschool wisdom and for putting together a truly superb and effective curriculum.
Moms - take heart
You don't have to
homeschool all alone.
As you can see -
it's true -
DAD CAN HOMESCHOOL TOO!
How did we do it? Can't help it - gotta brag
Salient tidbits from my family's homeschool experience
started homeschool in 9th grade - at her request
used Saxon Math books (as recommended by Dr. Robinson) - teaching herself algebra to calculus - with no help from me at all (mean German mama that I am, I wouldn't even let her use a calculator - I wasn't using one in school, so there - she also had to work through every problem in the books - and there are many problems and no pictures of any kind to distract her) - facit: my daughter loves math - it's so easy (her own words)
started college classes at 16 - graduated homeschool high school at 18 with 42 college credits and a 3.95 GPA
at 17 she was recognized by the American Chemical Society as Outstanding General Chemistry Student for the academic year
taught herself Hebrew (which no one in our family knows) from a study book I found for her - went on to study one year in Jerusalem where - guess what - she had more math - the only challenge was that this time her classes were in Hebrew
went to Germany at 19 to study at a well-known university - I thought she might have a problem getting accepted but that was not the case at all - this is amazing to me in light of the fact that homeschooling is illegal in Germany and yes, some of the few parents who dare to homeschool have been taken to jail
--- WHAT DID I DO?
my job was mainly to supply enough reading material for her to keep her inquisitive mind satisfied
--- MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER'S EXPLOITS:
started homeschool in 7th grade - not at her request, mind you
started college classes at 15 - graduated homeschool high school at 18 with 67 college credits and a 3.7 GPA
was awarded the Grand Prize in the 4th Essay Contest "Fifty Wonders of Korea"
starting college in New York in the fall (2008)
The Robinson Curriculum = Homeschool Curriculum Excellence
Right on, Dr. Robinson!
I chose Dr. Robinson as my guide as I ventured into unknown territory - homeschool land. He delivered to me a mountain of valuable teaching advice and teaching materials. From the first step to the last - our homeschool journey was a satisfying one with a happy ending.
I highly recommend The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum to every homeschooler.
Your Expert Guide to Homeschool Land
- Dr. Robinson and The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum
- http://robinsoncurriculum.com/
- The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum - printable website
- http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/view/rc/brochure.htm
Why would anyone want to homeschool?
Why not ask the experts?
Now let's hear from two expert young girls who make a case for the joys of being homeschooled. You can meet them here on The Organic Homeschool Train:
The Organic Homeschool Train
- The Organic Homeschool Train
- http://home-school-train.casa-organica.com
I leave you with this thought
Life is not a dress rehearsal -
nothing ventured - nothing gained.
If you have homeschooling on your mind - go for it - because
now you know - it can be done.
It's fun and oh so rewarding.
Homeschool rewards - why parents love homeschool
Why Parents Love Homeschool
Gathered statistical information on what makes homeschool so awesome.
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During my search for a homeschool curriculum of excellence I also came across the Bluedorn Family and their superb and valuable teaching method:
TO DISCOVER
TO REASON
TO APPLY
I bought their book "The Trivium" and found the Bluedorn Family's homeschool wisdom a great and valuable asset to my homeschool.
Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style by Harvey Bluedorn, Laurie Bluedorn
How can you give your children the tools they need to teach themselves? Long ago students were first taught how to learn. Today, students are taught an encyclopedia of subjects trivia but they are not taught the basic skills of learning: to discover, to reason, and to apply. They are not taught the trivium.
Can you homeschool in a classical style without compromising your Christian principles? Classical Education must be sifted through the critical screen of the Scriptures to be transformed into...
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Vocabulary Bridges From English to Latin & Greek by Harvey Bluedorn
Comprehensive workbook for studying Latin and Greek roots. Teaches 50 Latin prefixes and 60 Latin roots; 50 Greek prefixes and 80 Greek roots; all the major prepositions of Latin and Greek; 2,000 English vocabulary words examined. Consumable workbook for ages 10 and up.0 points
Lives in Print: Good Biographies and Autobiographies by Ava Bluedorn
Men who courageously stood for what is right, women who passionately cared for those in need, Christians who sacrificed everything for what they believed, scientists who changed the world with their innovations, everyday mothers who lived extraordinary lives, statesmen who fought for freedom -- all of these can be found in biographies. Lives in Print reviews over 150 biographies, giving a summary of each. For all ages. Size: 4 1/4 X 110 points
Hand That Rocks the Cradle: Good Books to Read Aloud to Children by Nathaniel Bluedorn
Annotated list of classic 19th and 20th century fiction. For all ages. Size: 4 1/4 X 110 points
The Story of Mr. Pippin by Johannah Bluedorn
Once upon a time there was a raccoon named Mr. Pippin.... and so begins the true story of how one happy summer we raised a baby raccoon. Detailed full color paintings bring this tale of love and friendship to life, making the book certain to appeal to children of all ages and to the young at heart. Children's full color picture book. Size: 8 1/2 X 8 1/20 points
My Mommy, My Teacher
A delightful children's picture book which tells the story of a young girl and her family as they learn and work together on their farm. Her mother teaches her at home along with her three brothers and her baby sister. The story is illustrated with beautiful watercolor paintings. Every page is in full color.0 points
One more homeschool foundation stone
Timely reminder for Dads and Moms
FOR SALE - Homeschool Dad Gear on CafePress
Make a statement
The revolutionaries will be homeschooled
To homeschool or not to homeschool - that is the question
Your comments are greatly appreciated
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Angelina_Howard
5* lens. I was a homeschooled child from 6th grade to graduation. My children do attend public school, however, I am very involved in homework, study and education enrichment. I believe my homeschooled years attributed greatly to my self-starting career and motivation to my children. Posted September 28, 2008 |
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Evelyn_Saenz
We unschooled until my daughter went to 7th grade. It was the best education any child could have. She just graduated Outstanding Senior from a class of 850 students and attends the school of her choice. She has much better social skills than my youngest who unfortunately has never homeschooled. We followed John Holt's philosophy but Dr. Robinson is also inspiring. Posted September 21, 2008 |
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EverythingMouse
I homeschool and enjoyed this lens very much. Posted September 19, 2008 |
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JudyDunn
Very interesting lens. My youngest just started at a charter school based on Essential School principles, and is loving every minute of it. I am considering sending my older daughter there, but if she can't go, maybe homeschooling would be a wiser choice than where she is now. Posted September 19, 2008 |
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a_willow
Great lens! Glad to have you at Fresh Squid Group! Posted September 18, 2008 |
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Good information on home schooling. Yes, dad can do it, too. Just not all moms and dads. Posted September 14, 2008 |
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AshleyAnnRyan
I'm so happy to have you featured in my Parenting Group Parenting on Squidoo. Please check back often to add any of your new lenses to the group. I'm always looking for new feature topics, so make a suggestion and I will do my best to make it happen! Posted September 08, 2008 |
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AshleyAnnRyan
Want more traffic to your lens? Posted September 07, 2008 |
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SemperFidelis
Excellent lens on home-schooling. My husband and I both home-schooled all of our children at some points in their education. Home schooling has paid of for us and our oldest is in her third year of college and she is only 18. Our second is a 4.0 scholar/athlete, and the remaining three are dong similarly well. Posted August 30, 2008 |
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Steelecommerce
Excellent Lens, good info 5 Stars Posted August 27, 2008 |
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SanDiegoGeorge
This is a great lens for myself as a dad. I'm still on the fence for whether I should homeschool or not. Here's my lens: http://www.squidoo.com/whyhomeschool Posted August 12, 2008 |
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StephenC
Terrific Lens! Liked the information. Will come again! Posted August 09, 2008 |
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tandemonimom
I've been homeschooling a while but had not heard of Dr. Robinson. Thanks for expanding my knowledge base - always a good thing! 5 stars Posted August 08, 2008 |
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Susan52
I have huge respect for Dr. Robinson and his curriculum. It's great to read a couple more success stories. Congratulations to you on bringing up two very wonderful daughters who will be successful in the future in whatever they do. You did good! 5* on the lens, too! Posted August 06, 2008 |
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poutine
Hello Monika, Posted July 25, 2008 |
