What kind of schooling is right for our children? Public school? Charter school? Neighborhood school? Private school? Homeschool? There are so many choices these days!
In this popular episode from our archives, April and Saren share what works for them and offer helpful ideas to help you decide what is right for your children and family.
Show Notes
Great comments from our community (many referred to in the podcast)
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Sharing the Joy of Reading Kit
Music from Creations by Michael R. Hicks.
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I really connected with Saren when she said, “I’m a homeschooler at heart.” Before staying home with my children, I was an elementary teacher (public school) and have my masters in science education. So everyday I am finding teachable moments both inside and out in nature. (My husband is an environmental educator so they get a lot of science from us – haha!).
We have our kids in the public school now and I often feel so conflicted – should I homeschool, should I not? I LOVE having my kids home! But I’m also looking forward to when I can get all the “stuff” done while they’re at school so I can be super present when they get home. Currently, 2 of my 4 kiddos are school aged – so I’m not quite at that point yet…
It is such a mental struggle that I go back and forth with so often. Thankfully, our school is great and the teachers and staff are wonderful! I support them however I can and have developed a great relationship with them. I am glad you conquered this tough topic. It is hard and can be controversial to many, but really it is a decision every family needs to decide for every child. One of the families I admire as far as educating their kiddos most is one that has 3 children. One is home schooled, one is in public and one in private – – I just love the openness to whatever is best!
Once again, you ladies deliver just what I need to hear – so thank you!!