We are beginning our 27th year of homeschooling. Twenty-seven years. 27. 2-7. TWENTY SEVEN YEARS! How can that be? I remember so clearly those early days, when our oldest was a bundle of energy and I wondered if he’d ever sit long enough to learn how to read. As I gear up for a new year with four children still at home, I’ve been taking short trips down memory lane. We’ve had a lot of fun and learned many lessons together.
Won’t you join me as I look back on our homeschool memories? All next week I’ll be sharing what worked and what didn’t, highlights and not-so-successful attempts and plans we have for this coming year as well. Each day I’ll be joining my fellow Homeschool Review Crew mates, sharing on a different theme Monday-Friday. Below, you’ll be able to click on each post in the series once it has been published.
August 14 – Choosing Homeschool Curriculum on a Tight Budget
August 15 – Organizing School Supplies in Small Spaces
August 16 – What Are My Options for Lesson Planning?
August 17 – Outside the Home
August 18 – Dear Homeschool Mom
I’m looking forward to sharing from my family’s experiences from our journey along the Home Education Road and I can’t wait to visit my fellow Crew Mates to learn from their experiences as well!
Hi, Linda! What do you know . . . I am about to begin my own 27th year of homeschooling! I have only one student with two years remaining, but I am still enthused about homeschooling after all of these years! I am so grateful that the Lord directed us to this way of life; I wouldn’t trade these years for anything! I’ll be following along with your new series . . . always learning.
(I discovered some of your comments on my blog weeks after you submitted them. I am behind in almost everything this summer! I am hoping to have time to chat with you soon!)
Isn’t it amazing, Cheryl? It’s hard to remember what life was like before homeschooling filled our days, and yet I remember the beginnings so clearly. I agree, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My children have taught me so much. and God has been ever so faithful to provide. I remain awe-struck!
I spent a little time catching up myself recently and enjoyed visiting your little home on the web 🙂
Your series sounds like a lot of fun, thinking back over the years of homeschooling. And 27 is a lot of years – good for you!! I’m starting my 20th year and feel like I’ve been doing it forever, but it’s still so rewarding, and I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way.
20 years? that’s terrific! Adding up all the years can make a person wonder where the time went, but yes, it’s been time well spent 🙂 Hope you have a fantastic 20th year this year!
Wow, I’m entering my (now-seeming-pidly) seventh year! I can’t lie – I’m a little nervous for the high school years in a few years, but I’m determined to homeschool all the way through. #FriendshipFriday
Hooray for 7 years! There is so much available to help with high school classes, you’ll do fine when the time comes. It really isn’t as scary as we all think 🙂
I am looking forward to reading the wisdom you have to share. We are embarking on our 5th year so I am a baby compared to you! I can’t wait to learn what you have to share.
5 years is terrific, Lori! Every year is a little different, and every year I learn a little something new. I wouldn’t change this homeschooling lifestyle for anything 🙂 Thanks for taking time to visit this week!
Hi Linda! Excited to read your series. I love your spin on it so far. Very helpful imformation for slim budgets and small homes. Off to read…
Thanks, Kemi 🙂 I hope your time here is blessed! I’m enjoying this series – it’s getting me energized for our new school year!