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It's true - Dad can homeschool his kids too

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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"

The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum 

Teach your children to teach themselves

Meet Dr. Robinson and his family - peruse The Robinson Curriculum - a complete K-12 homeschool curriculum of excellence - a self teaching method that turns kids into independent learners and is independent of parent skills.

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 

I am a single mom and I had worked all my life in science labs. I have two daughters, 18 and 20, who study at the college of their choice.

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 

And I thought - if he can do that, surely so can I. So - HOW does he do it???
Dad teaches 15 minutes per day
http://robinsoncurriculum.com/view/rc/s31p43.htm

Kudos for Dr. Robinson 

Dr. Robinson blazed a trail for homeschool parents. Using the Robinson Homeschool Curriculum and following in his footsteps was an adventure and a pleasure for me and my family.

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

--- MY OLDER DAUGHTER'S EXPLOITS (she's the sweetheart in my profile picture above):

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!

Of all the teaching methods we tried - a Christian school - a highly rated public magnet school (International Baccalaureate track) - The Robinson Homeschool Curriculum made the most sense to me and promised and delivered the greater rewards for my kids.

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?

I introduced you to the eminent homeschool expert, Dr. Robinson. I also shared with you my family's homeschool expericence.

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.

REMINDER TO DAD

I, Dad,
will give my kid the chance to be on this list:

MY KID IS FAMOUS

Homeschool rewards - why parents love homeschool 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

15 minutes a day of direct teaching certainly seems to be enough but learning takes place every minute no matter where you are. Those minutes, however, are more educational spent in the woods or at a museum than in line waiting for another class.

Posted September 21, 2008

EverythingMouse

I homeschool and enjoyed this lens very much.

You have been Blessed by a Squid Angel

Posted September 19, 2008

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

a_willow

Great lens! Glad to have you at Fresh Squid Group!

Posted September 18, 2008

Margo_Arrowsmith

Good information on home schooling. Yes, dad can do it, too. Just not all moms and dads.

5*

Posted September 14, 2008

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!
Ashley
PS. I am also featuring you in my Dads section.
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Posted September 08, 2008

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Want more traffic to your lens?
I would like to FEATURE your lens in my "HomeSchool" section of my my Parenting Group! You can join and I will be sure to feature your lens.
Parenting on Squidoo.
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Posted September 07, 2008

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.
Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :)
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Posted August 30, 2008

Steelecommerce

Excellent Lens, good info 5 Stars

Posted August 27, 2008

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

Thanks,

George

Posted August 12, 2008

StephenC

Terrific Lens! Liked the information. Will come again!
Be an Unforgettable Teacher!
StephenC

Posted August 09, 2008

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

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

poutine

Hello Monika,

Bravo for a very different topic.
Well done.

Poutine

Posted July 25, 2008

 
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