We have been homeschooling for 13 years now! It works for us! Right now we have four boys homeschooling and I recently (get this) started teaching again out side of the home. For three years I taught SES in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system with MasterMind and Centipede Math tutoring companies. And even now, I tutor privately (moonlight) with Wyzant. (I know- what don’t I do- right?) But get this, it’s at the local YMCA and it their African american homeschool group. And it’s something we do here for our class study, Urban Horticulture. { Growing produce, flowers, and other plants in small spaces scientifically and aesthetically} I make a little change AND my boys get to attend other classes at a big discount! It’s a when win as I see it!
Now, my question to you is – have you heard about National Homeschool Week? Neither did I, but that’s okay. Here’s what it looks like: National HomeSchool Week is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort to support homeschooling families, share homeschool resources, and to amplify homeschooling parents voices. Granted, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states now. Yet, the battle for public opinion is where we have more work to do.
It is celebrated September 17th – 21st each year.
Monday-> Selfie With Your Favorite Teacher- Dress alike, move alike, Ask her/him to look like you. Just take a really nice picture and share it Use hash tag —> #HomeSchoolersBeLike
Tuesday -> Make A Law No Written Homework on Thursdays, All A’s reward of 5 day beach vacation. Pizza for your birthday week. You get the picture. Take one for the team and Think Big !
Wednesday -> Create It! Get your sibling together and make an obstacle course. Create an outfit out of colorful duct tape or your old graded homeschool assignments, make some fun jewelry from old fabric, paint your own selfie. Design your own ‘spirit wig’ with ribbon from the local Family Dollar store
Thursday –> Go Green. Recycle your stuff, Reduce your waste,—find a smart a fun way to reuse your school supplies!
Friday –> Give Back Friday Visit a senior living center, go read to shelter pets, deliver needed supplies to the homeless.
Those are just a few example of what to do on those days. Make those days yours. You maybe lucky enough to get a nonprofit to work with you or a few donations from local businesses if you need financial support.- Kelle Pressley
I love this daily missions.
They all reflect the quality, and progressive education we parents provide in a fun way. As you see homeschooling is slowly buy surely gaining credibility, traditional traditions and performance standards. Our goal is to create options that make it easier for all parents. Help us show some of the faces of homeschooling–and homeschool groups.
Join us and even tell someone about this upcoming fun week!
QC Supermom 