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I specialize in information on teaching sign language to both deaf and hearing children. I also have a background in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Teen Unschooling, religious education, and teaching hearing impaired. I have two independent-thinking grown children who homeschooled during part of their childhood. I will include links to web site resources when appropriate.
Two wonderful independent-thinking children. Certificates in Montessori training, Unitarian Universalist Religious Education training, and early childhood development.
Options for education is in the best interest of the children since each one is different. Rather than molding and shaping them, we can bring out their best potential.
Each child is a wonder and I hope to have deep relationships with many.
Homeschooling will become easier and easier with all the resources and tools available to us, but the most important resources that need to be cultivated are relationships and communities with whom you can share your lives and learnings.
Some people homeschool because there's not enough religion in the public school. Some people homeschool because there is too much of only one religion. Some people are not at all anti-public school, but homeschool for reasons not related to the public school situation.
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Unschooling is a form of homeschooling and you can combine the two - a little formal curriculum combined with independent study. Many homeschoolers take community college classes, sometimes they can even
Mindy, Take it from a mother whose son DID attend public school during both preschool and elementary years; they often don't learn good social skills there. I think our children are born with personalities
Sandy, The most important thing that you need for homeschooling (and sometimes the hardest to find) is TIME. Time to be there for them to spend with them and learn yourself as you go. If you have
Amira, Well, that's a lot to ask. Traditional curriculum is not necessary. Read about "unschooling" and college for homeschoolers and you will see what's needed. Some parents like to let their teens
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