Tag Archives: homeschoolers

Homeschoolers and the Great Subway Debacle

In the last two weeks, here has been a huge uproar in the homeschooling community. It seems that Subway, the restaurant that serves sandwiches, has snubbed homeschoolers by introducing a writing contest, and adding the stipulation that no homeschoolers were allowed to compete. Homeschoolers everywhere felt snubbed and insulted. Whether or not Scholastic, who sponsored the contest had a hand in the homeschool snub is another question altogether, but one should note that Scholastic sells learning materials to homeschoolers, while at the same time has “homeschooling” articles on its website that does more to discourage homeschooling than to encourage it. … Continue reading →

Some Websites Homeschoolers Should Know About

Every once in awhile I have to take time to note new homeschooling resources. . .or at least resources that are new to me. Generally I like to place them in a theme, but I have recently discovered three very cool websites that I thought were worth mentioning. I hope you find them as useful as I have. Library Elf Most homeschoolers I know, use the library for at least part of their curriculum. I know that we rely heavily on library books to fill out our literature based curriculum. Not to mention the fact that most libraries have numerous … Continue reading →

Can Homeschoolers Change Public Education? Part I

In a recent post, I wrote a bit about the history of Education and how homeschooling can take education back to its roots, in Homeschooling: Back to Education. I also wrote about how the Industrial Revolution shaped education in Education and the Industrial Revolution. My last post, How education Restricts Homeschooling, hints that homeschoolers are still restricted by modern education for the most part. I will end this series by talking about how homeschooling could potentially change education. Homeschool opponents often say that if homeschoolers were really interested in improving education, then instead of pulling their kids out of school, … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers Tend to Be Withdrawn?

I hear or read on a regular basis about how homeschoolers tend to be withdrawn. They are not used to talking with other kids their age. They are clueless when it comes to what is in, or what is out. They have no social skills. This is just not true. According to the homeschool newsletter, Free Homeschool Stuff, one parent writes, contrary to what some might think, my children have become LESS withdrawn and more outgoing and confident. I have seen this in one of my own children. My son is definitely the strong silent type. He generally has nothing … Continue reading →

Free Stuff: Candy, Deodorant, Teaching Tools

None of the following items really go with each other or even fit a particular theme. This is basically a miscellaneous free stuff post. The only thing these items have in common is that they are all free! Free Candy Do you like candy? Silly question, isn’t it? Okay, then have you ever tasted Jelly Belly Jelly Beans? Even if you aren’t big on regular jelly beans, I bet you will like these. They are delicious and come in a variety of unique and interesting flavors. Sign up for your free sample today. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Free Deodorant Hurry! … Continue reading →