The inter-generational beauty of homeschooling

A few weeks ago, I went to see some friends perform in a musical. Four of them, ranging in age from 8 to 14, were giving their all as Mrs. Darling, Captain Hook, and ensemble members in “Peter Pan.” As I sat in the theater waiting for the curtain to rise, I thought about how… Read More The inter-generational beauty of homeschooling

March 29, 2019March 30, 2019 A Potluck Life1 Comment

To trust children, learn to trust yourself

One of the most disheartening things I came across during my years of homeschooling was the notion that children are helpless, incompetent, and will not learn unless they are instructed in a school-like manner. A recent post by Idzie Desmarais pointed out the folly of this viewpoint, and got me thinking. I was not unschooled… Read More To trust children, learn to trust yourself

March 2, 2019March 2, 2019 A Potluck Life3 Comments

A Potluck Life

Musings on homeschooling, ideas, and pretty much whatever is available

Month: March 2019

The inter-generational beauty of homeschooling

To trust children, learn to trust yourself