Before you had children did you know you wanted to homeschool? When did you feel called to homeschool your children? Recalling some conversations with our Crew members, it seems like more than a few started out as teachers who eventually made the switch to homeschooling for a variety of reasons. When I interviewed our Schoolhouse … Read more
During our Homeschooling Around the World Series, we have had the opportunity to learn about so many different cultures and locations. This week, we’ll take another look at homeschooling in the Philippines. Homeschooling affords families the opportunity to teach their children the values, materials, and skills that are important to them. Along with being able … Read more
Over the past several weeks we have read about homeschooling in Jamaica, the Philippines, New Zealand, and several different provinces in Canada. Today let’s take a look at Ontario again as we interview Schoolhouse Ambassador Lena Emo who lives in this Canadian province. Q. Why did you decide to homeschool?A. I decided to homeschool when … Read more
This week in our Homeschooling Around the World Series, we would like to travel far from British Columbia, Canada as we share a guest post from one of our Crew Members! Emma shares about her family’s life in New Zealand at Lots of Helpers where you can find reviews, her homeschooling journey, and more. We … Read more
We have shared in previous posts what makes homeschooling in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Alberta unique and enjoyable. While we do not have representatives from each of the ten provinces and three territories in Canada, we had the opportunity to interview a member of The Old Schoolhouse® social media team, Carolyn, to learn … Read more