Light Your Child's Fire for Learning - Homie Hug #3
βπ€Hey Homie,
βAs we get into the swing of homeschooling, here's a reminder so you're not too hard on yourself:
β"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
β- William Butler Yeates
βWe all chose home education for varied reasons. Maybe one of your primary reasons, like mine, is to adequately prepare your children for a fulfilling future where their possibilities are limitless.
βIf so, I would encourage you to get rid of the pail and instead focus on the many different ways you could light a fire in them that burns ever brighter into the future.
βIsn't it comforting to know there is no bucket you need to fill by a set time?
βFor me it is. π
βLet's go forth into this next week thinking of ways in which we can light that fire for our dear children.
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βLet go of the need to fill your child's "bucket" and embrace the grace to simply light their fire.
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βUse this activity to find out what excites your child most when it comes to learning. Immediate results help you stir their love for learning.
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βLast week we encouraged you to think about ways you could make 'school' less stressful. Did you come up with any? Here's one winning recommendation we received: find a different name for 'schoolwork.' Children, especially those coming from a traditional school setting, have learned to associate 'school' with something boring, tedious, and obligatory. Is there a different word you could use that will get them excited about learning?
βBONUS:
βFeeling overwhelmed or doubtful and in need of expert guidance? ππΌ
βπ€ Grab a free 30-minute consult from one of our homeschool experts HERE - current and former homeschool parents putting their wisdom to use as they guide others like you on their homeschool journey.
βOther Expert Resources & Support
βIntimate Homeschool Parent Support Groups:
βThis past week, we kicked off our intimate homeschool parent support groups (HSG's). π
βHSG's are for parents who not only want socialization, but also crave support and accountability for their homeschool journey. They are intentionally small and consistent (you meet with the same parents every week, online) - to foster true connection.
βInterested in joining an HSG? Let us know your interest and availability here.
βFree Homeschooling Workshops:
βCome join us for any of our upcoming workshops happening every other Thursday:
βOct 21: Find the Right Community & Support
βNov 04: Homeschool Co-ops - What, When, Why, Where & How
βNov 18: Hidden Heroes - Celebrating Homeschool Dads
βLet us know any topics you would like a workshop on.
βFree Tools:
βMissed our Free Homeschool Planner & Homeschool Blueprint? **Download them here**!
βPast Workshops:
βFinally, feel free to catch up on our Intentional Homeschooling workshop replays with Clarissa, Beth, Keely, Marie, and Laura and all the other homeschool parents who are lighting the path for those seeking guidance*.*
βBig Group Hug,Β π€
βYour Homies