tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3433094739495104863..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Simple Family Life - Part FiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66583150561900163932010-10-20T01:49:01.765+10:002010-10-20T01:49:01.765+10:00Thanks for the post on home schooling. We're ...Thanks for the post on home schooling. We're currently at a Steiner School and have been for some years now, but if we weren't fortunate enough to have that, homeschooling would be our next option. I'm always interested in learning more about it...<br /><br />I also witnessed a friend of mine (who was juggling four children, two schools, extra curricular activities etc) experience a huge 'relief' when they decided to home school... no rushing for arbitrary start and finish times, less fuel, less time spent in the car etc you get the idea and they travel so much more than otherwise...<br /><br />so I am curious ;)<br /><br />Best of luckKristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77471584455643715772008-12-09T13:27:00.000+10:002008-12-09T13:27:00.000+10:00I feel so inspired by your blog which I've only ju...I feel so inspired by your blog which I've only just come across linked from Rhonda Jean's blog (which I have also only just found!). I, too, homeschool 6 children (18 months up to 16 years). Unfortunately I find self-discipline difficult (don't know why yet) so am nowhere near as organised as I'd like to be but I'm making slow progress. The vege garden is improving all the time, now that we've built up our hard-packed clay soil. Sadly our chooks have suffered an untimely end at the paws of foxes/cats. I'm looking forward to building a stronger enclosure for them after Christmas. <BR/>Keep up your good work. I'll be checking your posts often now for further inspiration.<BR/>Thanks.denmanakelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176532790971395139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82505135617155995692008-05-01T13:20:00.000+10:002008-05-01T13:20:00.000+10:00I am a homeschooling mum to two kids age 3 and 5. ...I am a homeschooling mum to two kids age 3 and 5. We are blessed to live in a part of the world where homeschooling is well-supported and there is a great community. I think homeschooling and simple living go hand in hand. I consider it a joy and a privelege to be with my children every day, watching them learn naturally and learning myself sometimes along with them. The time we have to be outdoors, explore nature, and live simply at home is so precious. Thanks for a great article!<BR/>PS - i have a homeschooling blog for anyone interested in seeing what it looks like from day to day. it is at freelearners dot wordpress dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85746719870395877882008-04-30T22:55:00.000+10:002008-04-30T22:55:00.000+10:00Thank you all for your comments! It really is a p...Thank you all for your comments! It really is a privilege to be able to homeschool. Many aspects of our lifestyle aren't exclusive to homeschooling families, but we do appreciate the time we have together most of all.<BR/><BR/>I will probably come back and write more guest posts for Rhonda in the future. Meanwhile, thanks for having me and all the encouraging words shared.<BR/><BR/>BelBelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269898358066713252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56036353181465734112008-04-30T20:27:00.000+10:002008-04-30T20:27:00.000+10:00Hi Bel,We home school here in the States. We do t...Hi Bel,<BR/><BR/>We home school here in the States. We do this for all of the reasons listed. Thank you for this encouraging post.<BR/><BR/>Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27961647638148251292008-04-30T09:27:00.000+10:002008-04-30T09:27:00.000+10:00Opps, I meant to type Rhonda And Belinda. Thank yo...Opps, I meant to type Rhonda And Belinda. Thank you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63825061355215150832008-04-30T08:50:00.000+10:002008-04-30T08:50:00.000+10:00Another great post Rhonda, thank you. I thought I ...Another great post Rhonda, thank you. <BR/><BR/>I thought I would add a link to a small article I read today on keeping "chooks" (still love that word). I you all enjoy it. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.greendaily.com/2008/04/29/the-suburban-farmer-raising-chickens-101/" REL="nofollow">The Suburban Farmer: Raising Chickens 101</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60510604311318149112008-04-30T08:03:00.000+10:002008-04-30T08:03:00.000+10:00Bel, thank you for another really interesting post...Bel, thank you for another really interesting post. Hope to see you again soon :)RosieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854580933210191702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71518372843430163502008-04-30T06:30:00.000+10:002008-04-30T06:30:00.000+10:00Hello Bel. Thank you so much for sharing your exp...Hello Bel. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and simple wisdom. I have been touched by your posts and have enjoyed them very much. We'll talk some more in emails about more posts in the future and how that will fit in with your busy life.<BR/><BR/>I'm working again today, and will reply to your email tomorrow. Take care love.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56336573979614799152008-04-30T03:16:00.000+10:002008-04-30T03:16:00.000+10:00As busy woman said "education takes place in the h...As <I>busy woman</I> said "education takes place in the home first and foremost". Whether your children attend public school, private school, or are home schooled, it is the parents responsibility for the the education of their children. My youngest son was diagnosed with adhd and oppositional/defiant disorder (whatever that is) and has a difficult time in organized classroom settings. By the time he was in 8th grade, I removed him from public school and began to home school him. Even with that we were unable to do traditional learning. So I took every opportunity to sneak in math and history and english, whether it was cooking, building, planting... He eventually passed his GED at age 19. It was worth all the tears and hair pulling to raise him. At age 20 now, I see glimpses of the good man he is growing into. His father passed away last year and he was a big support to me and his sister and brother during that time. I grow prouder each day of my Kyle. Homeschooling or the attempt at was the best thing for him. Even though his siblings were not home schooled, they were still taught at home. I am proud of all my children and their accomplishments. I wish I knew then what I knew now.... I am a better person for having 3 wonderful children.<BR/>Christina<BR/>PS Lacy... you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday!!! I know you and Josh will make fantastic parents...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948327328580337155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50625021422974035762008-04-29T21:32:00.000+10:002008-04-29T21:32:00.000+10:00My homeschooled kiddos are now 31 and 32. I felt t...My homeschooled kiddos are now 31 and 32. I felt that one on one schooling was far superior to one on fifteen to twenty five. I also knew that the kids would learn no matter what. Both are well educated and curious contining to learn everyday of their lives. I also didn't want to miss al those special days by having them gone for 8 or more hours a day. I wish I'd homeschooled the first 4 but it wasn't really possible back then. As it was I fought the school system to do it.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597944446324222665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53221834694935180472008-04-29T17:30:00.000+10:002008-04-29T17:30:00.000+10:00Thanks for a great post!Homeschooling is starting ...Thanks for a great post!<BR/><BR/>Homeschooling is starting to become more "known" in the UK... though is it still considered by many an "odd" thing to do.. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to homeschool my two children but sadly my husband was against the idea (though the grandparents on both sides were very pro the idea!). Thankfully ds has settled well but as 'busy woman' said I would have no hesitation pulling him out if he wasn't happy. I too believe that education takes place in the home first and foremost.<BR/><BR/>BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84164468130907594872008-04-29T13:51:00.000+10:002008-04-29T13:51:00.000+10:00Thanks Belinda, what a great article. I am a forme...Thanks Belinda, what a great article. <BR/>I am a former teacher and my children go to a new, very small private school. Although we are happy with how things are going I still believe that education takes place in the home first and foremost. If we weren't happy I would have no hesitation in pulling my sons out and bringing them home to learn. <BR/>I would love to be able to travel around Australia and 'homeschool'. I think it would be a great 'life learning' experience.A Vision Splendidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117977569651546270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40452033575188180262008-04-29T13:28:00.000+10:002008-04-29T13:28:00.000+10:00I can't wait to have children (still in the proces...I can't wait to have children (still in the process of adopting) to homeschool. Josh and I have planned on homeschooling all along because we believe it is the best way to ensure that our children get an excellent foundation. We also don't want to miss out on their life. We've waited too long for them!!<BR/><BR/>Excellent post!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>LacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53400187540599020052008-04-29T12:33:00.000+10:002008-04-29T12:33:00.000+10:00Hi Bel :) Thanks again! Like you, I am blessed to ...Hi Bel :) Thanks again! <BR/>Like you, I am blessed to have the privilege of schooling my sweeties at home. I don't want to miss a single thing!<BR/><BR/>It's been a joy to read you here. I appreciate the way you have shared your heart with us. Blessings! QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.com