I would really appreciate your feedback in two areas. If you only have feedback for one (because they are totally unrelated), then feel free to only leave it for just that one.
How NOT to Homeschool
Sprittibee and I are speaking at the Heart of the Matter’s online homeschool conference next week on the topic “How NOT to Homeschool.” If you have any areas that you would like to see addressed or answered, or just want to throw out some good suggestions for our session, please do!
LIVE Online Lightroom Training
It was wonderful demonstrating live photo editing at the BlissDom photography workshop, but there just wasn’t enough time to do it justice. I had more prepared than I was able to utilize, and honestly, I could sit and edit photos in Lightroom all day long. It’s the creative outlet I’ve been waiting for all my life.
The live Lightroom Training will utilize the same online conferencing software as the Heart of the Matter and A Woman Inspired conferences, allowing you to hear and see what I’m doing on my computer. A live chat feature allows attendees to ask questions, interact, and provide live feedback.
If you’ve never participated in an online session with this software, trust me, you’ll love it.
Help me, won’t you?
Click here to take the survey for the Lightroom training.
Leave your ideas for how NOT to homeschool in the comments. Of course, you can talk about the Lightroom training in the comments, too. Comments are always good. :-)
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The absolute biggest advice I can give when homeschooling is to shut off your phones. The children are the first priority. When you get on the phone (even for business) they run away, making it stressful for you. Then it makes the situation stressful for them too because they thought they’d gotten away with leaving. Keeping the kids a priority allows them to focus on studies and keeps all stress levels low. I’ve only been homeschooling now for 2 years but this has been the best thing that works for all involved.
.-= Denise´s last blog ..Computer woes =-.
Denise, that’s great advice! I tend to connect more online now, but I used to have a real problem with phone conversations interfering with school. For that matter, online activities can certainly get in the way of a good school day, too.
I’ve homeschooled 4 years and am experiencing my first season of burnout and “would they be better off in school?” Also, for the first time ever, experiencing a slight lack of support from extended family – b/c they hate to see me burned out. Not sure if these issues come under your topic, but if they do, I’d love to hear advice for coping.
Can’t wait for the conference! :)
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..My New Puppy =-.
Turn off the phone. Turn off the computer. Remind yourself that THIS is your top priority and ministry – don’t allow other things to interrupt.
You should also have a plan. Homeschooling by the seat of your pants doesn’t work out so well. At least when the kids are junior high to high school level. Been there, done that too many times.
.-= Dianne´s last blog ..CrazyBusyDay =-.
I need advice on what to do on those days that I just don’t feel like teaching. Sometimes I’m so tired (I have a baby tht wakes up every hour all night long) and don’t feel like dealing with school. Would that somehow fall under “how not to homeschool”?!
How not to homeschool? Don’t set up your plans so that all of school is dependent upon Mom. That sets us up for failure. There will be times when mom cannot teach and learning activity needs a backup plan. When mom is sick or a new baby comes, school cannot come to a crashing halt. I have some information on my blog about this backup plan.. See Seven Things to Do When Homeschooling Gets Hard:
http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschooling-hard/
Blessings,
Julie