WhereHopeGrows Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am looking for some other great Christian homeschooling sites. There are a lot of things I'd like to read about and I'm just not sure where to begin. Can anyone direct me toward your favorites? Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 These are a few I have bookmarked: http://www.heartofwisdom.com http://www.heav.org (this is for Home Educators Association of Virginia, but there are a lot of great, helpful general homeschooling articles there) http://www.homeschoolchristian.com http://oldfashionededucation.com/ http://highland.hitcho.com.au/Forms.htm http://www.triviumpursuit.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liltrees Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 :bigear:I'm all ears....love to hear others' favs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hoping to hear some favorites also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I am looking for some other great Christian homeschooling sites. There are a lot of things I'd like to read about and I'm just not sure where to begin. Can anyone direct me toward your favorites? Thanks! :) What are you hoping to read about? There are a lot of sites out there, but could you be a little more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Not sure if these apply as they are curriculum related, but they do have helpful info and HOD has a wonderful message board: Heart of Dakota Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschool Christian Old Schoolhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearLair Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The Old SchoolHouse Magazine has a blog site. Something like that might provide a lot of variety allowing you to find what interests you. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/home.php BearLair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhereHopeGrows Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 What are you hoping to read about? There are a lot of sites out there, but could you be a little more specific? Good question. Thank you for asking. I am in my fifth year of homeschooling and I feel like I'm just now really getting the hang of it. But I feel like an overall vision is lacking. I also feel like I never really sat down and educated myself about some of the basics, such as learning styles, stages of learning, and the larger picture from K to High School. I started homeschooling because I felt it was the right thing for us to do, and because I wanted to be the one teaching my children. It wasn't because I had a great passion for education or a real desire to homeschool. However, in the process of just pushing through I have really come to appreciate and enjoy homeschooling! Some days are chaotic, but that is just a part of the stage of life we are in. My kids are 9,8,5,2 and 1. So things have been busy. I feel like I have been in survival mode for way too long. Now I am wanting to take the time to do some of the things that many people do *before* they begin homeschooling. I am trying to be positive and tell myself "better late than never." :) Also, I'd like to find a good board to discuss things like curriculum, home management, co-ps, etc. Thanks for the suggestions that have already been posted! I will check them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhereHopeGrows Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Not sure if these apply as they are curriculum related, but they do have helpful info and HOD has a wonderful message board: It's funny that you mention this. I am considering using HOD "Preparing" next year. I am not sure if we would use the teaching manual or not, but I am very interested in this curriculum. The little time I have spent of their boards has left a positive impression. The ladies seem very encouraging and full of grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Good question. Thank you for asking. I am in my fifth year of homeschooling and I feel like I'm just now really getting the hang of it. But I feel like an overall vision is lacking. I also feel like I never really sat down and educated myself about some of the basics, such as learning styles, stages of learning, and the larger picture from K to High School. I started homeschooling because I felt it was the right thing for us to do, and because I wanted to be the one teaching my children. It wasn't because I had a great passion for education or a real desire to homeschool. However, in the process of just pushing through I have really come to appreciate and enjoy homeschooling! Some days are chaotic, but that is just a part of the stage of life we are in. My kids are 9,8,5,2 and 1. So things have been busy. I feel like I have been in survival mode for way too long. Now I am wanting to take the time to do some of the things that many people do *before* they begin homeschooling. I am trying to be positive and tell myself "better late than never." :) Also, I'd like to find a good board to discuss things like curriculum, home management, co-ps, etc. Thanks for the suggestions that have already been posted! I will check them out! That is how i've been feeling as well, i'm taking some time the remainder of this year and over the summer and reading as well. I will be watching this post with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iteachmine Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Christian Homeschool Fellowship http://www.chfweb.net Great Site!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Good question. Thank you for asking. I am in my fifth year of homeschooling and I feel like I'm just now really getting the hang of it. But I feel like an overall vision is lacking. I also feel like I never really sat down and educated myself about some of the basics, such as learning styles, stages of learning, and the larger picture from K to High School. I always recommend this book for information on homeschooling methods and learning styles. It is not exactly the same thing you are looking for, but some of it is. However, in the process of just pushing through I have really come to appreciate and enjoy homeschooling! Some days are chaotic, but that is just a part of the stage of life we are in. I really hear you! I feel the same way. My kids are 9,8,5,2 and 1. So things have been busy. I feel like I have been in survival mode for way too long. Now I am wanting to take the time to do some of the things that many people do *before* they begin homeschooling. I am trying to be positive and tell myself "better late than never." :) I could have written this exact thing about six years ago. My children are all close in age and I had five, eight and under when our last baby was born. The last few years have been amazing now that our "baby" is six. I felt like I came out of the fog of busy baby life. It was a *good* busy baby life, but five children 8 and under was a bit crazy! I jumped in with two feet too and know what you are feeling. Also, I'd like to find a good board to discuss things like curriculum, home management, co-ps, etc. This board is a very large one with all sorts of people from different walks of life/faiths/experiences. I have found that while I don't always agree with everything people say, I really appreciate the wide variety of comments that come with any questions I ask. I have been a participant on the WTM boards since almost the beginning and there is a lot know collective knowledge and experience with many topics. I have tried other boards, but always come back here. :D Do you get any homeschool magazines? I know a lot of homeschool moms like them and benefit from regular the encouragement. This magazine offers a lot of their older articles online. The link brings you to their article page. It is a large list you can scroll down and look through. You might find something helpful. There are articles and interviews on all sorts of topics. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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