by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
As a young homeschool mom, I had the privilege of hearing John Taylor Gatto speak on education the year that he was named New York State Teacher of the Year. One nugget of wisdom shared that day, that has stayed with me all these years, is the concept of “the...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
In 2004, homeschoolers in Rotorua, New Zealand, joined us for an evening of dialogue about parents teaching children at home. It was a precious time, particularly poignant for me because it was being hosted by a Maori family. The Maori are the indigenous people of...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
To teach writing, it’s helpful to see how professional writers do what they do. So, with the background of having written or contributed to 17 published books over nearly 30 years, let me share a few tips: “Write what you know” is great advice. A...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
Is it necessary for you to test and grade your kids? Short Answers Testing kids? It depends. At some point, kids need to learn HOW to take a test. Grading kids? It depends. High school students will need grades for a transcript. For a more nuanced answer, let’s...
by Diana Waring | Jun 3, 2023 | Educating at Home, What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know
If you are a homeschooler, may I ask you an honest question? Here it is: Have you ever wanted to quit homeschooling? I think if we could all sit around a table and talk together, we would be surprised at how much we have in common when it comes to this question! We...