{"id":56,"date":"2020-06-07T12:26:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T12:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entergodworks.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2020-06-07T12:26:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T12:26:42","slug":"homeschooling-to-the-galaxy-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entergodworks.com\/?p=56","title":{"rendered":"Homeschooling &#8211; To The Galaxy and Beyond!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">So you have decided to get started with <u class=\"sDZYg\">homeschooling<\/u> but unsure of how to start? I remember the first time I ever heard of the concept of homeschooling. I was helping in a<u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><u class=\"sDZYg\">church nursery<\/u>, during my early college years, listening to moms talk about this strange sort of education. I remember hearing them talk about teaching their children to read, playing math games, reading &#8220;real&#8221; books, and taking field trips. Knowing that I wanted a houseful of children I decided to do some research. I spent several years reading everything about homeschooling and educating children that I could get my hands on. I spent time with homeschooling families, went on field trips, and simply gleaned from their conversations. I became completely convinced that home educating my children was for me.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q2uC4 _3FSpi\">\n<div class=\"c-Mgr _3CUV- _3CUV- _7gPc2\">\n<div class=\"_1Lhwj image-container _2mwxs\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div class=\"xdJBZ\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"homeschooling children\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1Fjtc _2lDdg\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_3f9d1c72701f4220af0cfe2c0869f979~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_586,h_440,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/aacbb3_3f9d1c72701f4220af0cfe2c0869f979~mv2.webp\" alt=\"homeschooling children\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.raisingourtribe.org\/post\/homeschooling-to-the-galaxy-and-beyond\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_3f9d1c72701f4220af0cfe2c0869f979~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_720,h_540,al_c,q_80\/file.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"q2uC4 _3FSpi\">\n<div class=\"c-Mgr _3CUV- _3CUV- _3LSSz _3BDOq _3BDOq\">\n<div class=\"_2NwBk _2zl8E\" data-hook=\"divider-single\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-header-two-font blog-post-header-two-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>So how does one begin with homeschooling? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR public-DraftStyleDefault-reset _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\"><strong>First, you need to do your research.<\/strong> Make sure you know the<u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><u class=\"sDZYg\">laws of your state<\/u>. See if homeschooling is right for you. Classical Conversations has a great comparison of <u class=\"sDZYg\">omeschooling vs public school<\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\"><strong>Second, find a good<\/strong><u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><strong><u class=\"sDZYg\">support system<\/u><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> By that, I mean other seasoned homeschooling moms. This is vital for your success because you will have plenty of naysayers. <u class=\"sDZYg\">Join our forum<\/u> to be connected with tons of new and experienced homeschooling mothers!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\"><strong>Thirdly, you will need to have your own<\/strong><u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><strong><u class=\"sDZYg\">homeschooling philosophy<\/u><\/strong><a class=\"_2qJYG blog-link-hashtag-color _3Sq3W\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmom.com\/homeschooling-styles\/\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u class=\"sDZYg\">.<\/u><\/strong><\/a> Again, this is what will keep you focused during those rough days (and yes, you will have them).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"_3tkn1 _208Ie blog-post-header-three-font blog-post-header-three-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>What is a homeschool philosophy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">In a nutshell, it&#8217;s your ultimate goal for education and how you will obtain that goal. And this evolves over time. When we first began our educational journey I approached homeschooling with more of a traditional view as most new homeschool moms tend to do. That means it looked a lot like a traditional school. I even had cute little desks, we said the Pledge of Allegiance, and I lived in fear that my poor children were somehow missing something. (Seriously? Kyrsten was reading fluently at the age of 5 just by listening to me work with her sister). I often laugh at my beginning years. I am now enjoying taking the road less traveled and watching my children blossom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"q2uC4 _3FSpi\">\n<div class=\"_1Lhwj image-container _2mwxs\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div class=\"xdJBZ\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"homeschool field trip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1Fjtc _2lDdg\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_9904f0cf3db74ebd9d044ff2339c7bc4~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_586,h_440,al_c,lg_1,q_90\/aacbb3_9904f0cf3db74ebd9d044ff2339c7bc4~mv2.webp\" alt=\"homeschool field trip\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.raisingourtribe.org\/post\/homeschooling-to-the-galaxy-and-beyond\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_9904f0cf3db74ebd9d044ff2339c7bc4~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_525,h_394,al_c,q_80\/file.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"_3ULLf image-caption\">Field trips make history come alive!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-header-two-font blog-post-header-two-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>Now that you have established your homeschool here are 10 tips to make homeschooling easier:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ol\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR public-DraftStyleDefault-reset _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">NEVER compare yourself to other homeschooling moms. God has given you special<u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><u class=\"sDZYg\">gifts and talents<\/u> and He placed those specific children in your home &#8220;for such a time as this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Don&#8217;t assume the way you want to learn is how your child wants to learn. Study<u class=\"sDZYg\"> <\/u><u class=\"sDZYg\">learning styles<\/u> and do what works for your child&#8230;even if that means slowing down to learn a concept.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Don&#8217;t try to control everything. There will be days that are picturesque while other days you envision CPS knocking on the door and hauling all the kids away and at that point you will gladly let them. (hey, I never said this was going to be easy just worth it)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Be organized, yet flexible. Don&#8217;t over-schedule!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Allow your children to find their own passion. I am a firm believer that we need to teach the basics (reading, math, writing) and beyond that we should explore the world around us.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Read aloud daily and read REAL books. (<u class=\"sDZYg\">See my list of top rated books<\/u>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Go outside! Sitting around a table doing school all day will make for a crabby crew. We take many trampoline and bike breaks. It wakes up the brain and allows me to throw in a load of laundry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Mentioning laundry, chores are a must. And some of you might want to reset your cleaning expectations. My theory: We are clean enough to be healthy yet dirty enough to be happy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">Go on as many field trips as you can!. Children learn by doing, seeing, smelling, and using all their senses. <u class=\"sDZYg\">Click here if you are looking for field trip ideas<\/u>!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0\n   public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5\">\n<p class=\"_208Ie\">One of the most important tips, Limit screen time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"q2uC4 _3FSpi\">\n<div class=\"c-Mgr _3CUV- _3CUV- _2fU6C _2RZzI _2RZzI\">\n<div class=\"_1Lhwj image-container _2mwxs\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div class=\"xdJBZ\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"homeschool girl catching cray fish\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1Fjtc _2lDdg\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_54136ad28c3849db99d11fcd0bfa47a3~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_285,h_380,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/aacbb3_54136ad28c3849db99d11fcd0bfa47a3~mv2.webp\" alt=\"homeschool girl catching cray fish\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.raisingourtribe.org\/post\/homeschooling-to-the-galaxy-and-beyond\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_54136ad28c3849db99d11fcd0bfa47a3~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_540,h_720,al_c,q_80\/file.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"_3ULLf image-caption\">Encourage your kids to go outside!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Our homeschooling philosophy has changed over time and even during various seasons of our life. But the foundation is the same. We truly believe homeschooling is so much more than academics, It&#8217;s touching the hearts of our children, leading them to their destiny and purpose. We believe each of our children is a gift from the Lord. Each has gifts and talents specifically God given for their purpose. It&#8217;s up to us to make sure they are strong in the basics&#8230;.math, reading, writing, and even finances. After that, we love to read about history and explore all kinds of sciences. We want to ignite a love of learning in our children that will encourage them to be self-learners. I am learning to never begin our day without prayer and to always plan ahead. And most of all to give myself grace and take a deep breath.<\/p>\n<div class=\"XzvDs _208Ie tFDi5 blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _6RI6N tFDi5 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"q2uC4 _3FSpi\">\n<div class=\"c-Mgr _3CUV- _3CUV- _7gPc2\">\n<div class=\"_1Lhwj image-container _2mwxs\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div class=\"xdJBZ\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"homeschool teenager reading a book outside\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1Fjtc _2lDdg\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_592996f59c5f4c7884d7a5622053c35b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_586,h_440,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/aacbb3_592996f59c5f4c7884d7a5622053c35b~mv2.webp\" alt=\"homeschool teenager reading a book outside\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.raisingourtribe.org\/post\/homeschooling-to-the-galaxy-and-beyond\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/aacbb3_592996f59c5f4c7884d7a5622053c35b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_720,h_540,al_c,q_80\/file.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"_3ULLf image-caption\">There&#8217;s nothing I love more than to see my children engrossed in a good book.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you have decided to get started with homeschooling but unsure of how to start? 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