Redefining Homeschool

Things have been fairly quiet in our homeschool life. Partly because we are moving, and that takes a lot of preparation, and partly because God has really been dealing with me about how we do “school”.

First let me say that, this process of figuring out what’s best for my family has been going on all school year. But, the past couple of weeks have been a time of true reflection, and redefining. There have been lots of things that have worked great for us. The way I organized our school work is on of the things that has worked so great, that I will most likely continue to use that system even after we finish our classroom. Organizing Homeschool Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. I have loved all of the curriculum choices we have made for Hailey. Christopher is where I feel things really need to change.

I have several homeschool friend that are very strong advocates for the type of schooling that they have chosen. All of the styles above, are the ones I really LOVE. Why do I love so many different styles? That’s where the redefining comes in. I like different aspects of each of those styles. So, I began to pray about it, and try to figure out which one was right for us. The answer I got, was that none of them are right for us.  Pieces of them are, but none of them are completely right. Different concepts of them are right, but not the entire thing. God has really been dealing with me about allowing him to guide our homeschool life. Not a teaching style, but, HIM! I’m not saying that he won’t lead you to follow a particular style of teaching, simply that he hasn’t led me to do so.

But, I like them all so much, and often feel like I should choose one. So, I wrote down all the things I liked about each one, and through prayer, I have been shown ways to make those things happen for my family.  Through allowing Christ to guide me, and purge,  and to take away things I love, and replace them with things I love better, and to redefine the way I look at education. Homeschooling has become less of an educational choice, and more of a lifestyle.

I can’t wait to see where this path will lead us, and to share more with you all.