Jeanne Faulconer on August 27th, 2009

Preparing homeschooled kids who plan to attend college can be challenging, and some of us have occasional doubts about whether we’re doing well enough. I was happy to receive this text message from our middle son last night: “I just got out of my western culture class. I’m glad you had me do The Odyssey because we’re [...]

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Jeanne Faulconer on August 7th, 2009

A website where “highly distractible people are celebrated, encouraged, and empowered?” That would be Sizzle Bop! Homeschool mom, author, and speaker Carol Barnier has put together some respectful and entertaining stories about kids who sizzle and bop:
That is a part of their wonderfulness…and also a part of the challenge in sharing daily life with them. That sizzle can [...]

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Jeanne Faulconer on August 6th, 2009

Homeschooling an intense 11-year-old has its wry moments. To say our last son at home “enjoys physical activity” would be an understatement. He’s also extremely competitive, and our family works hard to keep competition in a healthy perspective. He spends hours playing soccer, working out, doing gymnastics, dancing capoeira, doing flips at the pool and on the trampoline, [...]

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Jeanne Faulconer on August 1st, 2009

Homeschooling toward college? Plan now to attend the Nov. 11, 2009 Homeschooling and College Entrance Seminar sponsored byThe Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers.The day-long seminar will include sessions on homeschooling the high school years, creating high school transcripts, Q & A with admissions representatives from colleges and universities, financial aid, and community college opportunities for [...]

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Jeanne Faulconer on July 30th, 2009

I’m launching into blogging again, and this time I’m also launching my 11-year-old son into blogging. A lot of homeschooled kids are blogging.

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