SWOT Analysis for Homeschools

In January, I like to look back at the previous year and consider what worked, what didn’t, and what I can do to make the new year better. One analytical strategy is I’ve borrowed from the business world is SWOT Analysis. It’s actually a very useful tool for homeschoolers, so here’s a brief overview. SWOT stands for:

To apply it to your homeschool, write statements or ask yourself questions in each area. For example: Read more

Carnival of Homeschooling: There’s More to School Than Textbooks!


Carnival of Homeschooling Welcome to the 138th Carnival of Homeschooling! If you’re not a year-round schooler, you’re probably thinking of starting soon. Many of our bloggers are too, but a few are thinking differently. I hope you enjoy traveling through the landscape of ideas and inspiration you’ll find here!

Enjoy!

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Homeschooling is about so much more than textbooks and lesson plans. Here are a few other things you may want to think about including in your learning days: Read more

In Memory of Old Yeller- 199?-2007

He was old and his sweet muzzle was white, but we weren’t really ready to say good-bye. But as we prepared to tuck in for the night last evening, I realized that I hadn’t seen Old Yeller for a good part of the day. He usually divided his time between indoors and out, but he loved the deck on a cool, sunny day. We stepped outside to search, and there he was, lying on the brick walkway, as if asleep.

I’ll miss seeing him trot down the path toward the creek, tail waving. I’ll miss his excited puppy dance when he comes in feeling particularly frisky (as he sometimes still did). I’ll miss his diplomatic skills with visiting dogs– he’d greet them with waving tail, and escort them around the yard, as if showing them the sights. I’ll miss seeing him bestow sloppy kisses across the cat’s faces. I’ll probably even miss the occasions when we all exclaimed, “Old Yeller! What have you been rolling in?”

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