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How to Homeschool

What it Takes

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Joy T Mendoza

I am not incredibly smart. I am not an expert in all subject matter that I teach my kids, but I made a commitment when I said yes to homeschooling. And it is this commitment that gets me up each day to keep parenting and teaching my kids. Whatever fears parents may have about ability, … Continue reading »

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The Listening Learner

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Joy T Mendoza

Do you have a child that easily retains and remembers information that she or he hears? If so, you’ve got an auditory learner. These kinds of learners will enjoy dialoguing with you about their lesson and listening to you read a story or hearing you read about a topic.  My oldest son, Elijah, is very … Continue reading »

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Where Do I Start?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Joy T Mendoza

About a month ago, a reader expressed that she was interested in homeschooling but didn’t know where to start. I wasn’t able to see her comment until today and I feel horrible about it. But this post is dedicated to her and her very important question. “I’m interested in homeschooling, but where do I start?” … Continue reading »

Categories: Education, Homeschool, Homeschooling - Baby to Toddler, Homeschooling - Early Elementary, Homeschooling - Preschool, How to Homeschool, How to Start, Parenting & Homeschooling | 7 Comments

Wanted: Teacher Mom

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Joy T Mendoza

Can I really homeschool? Read this article on homeschooling misconceptions and decide for yourself. My encounter with homeschooling began as a child, at about the age of 9, when my parents decided to pull my siblings and me out of a Chinese school so we could all be homeschooled. After praying about it for a … Continue reading »

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Essential Pre-Math Skills

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Joy T Mendoza

It is often easier for toddlers to understand a math concept if they experience it concretely first and if they can connect it to their daily life experiences.  I’ve seen this approach work with my kids. Therefore, I try to avoid worksheets when they are little until they have a good grasp of pre-math concepts.  … Continue reading »

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A Day in the Life of Homeschooling

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Joy T Mendoza

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Categories: Homeschooling - Baby to Toddler, Homeschooling - Early Elementary, Homeschooling - Preschool, How to Homeschool, Phonics, Reading | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment

Have Home, Will Learn

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joy T Mendoza

This is the article I authored for Smart Parenting. It came out in the March 2011 Issue. I hope you will find it helpful. When people ask me where my kids go to school, my answer is, “They don’t. They are homeschooled.” More often than not, I get a follow up question like, “What’s that?” … Continue reading »

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