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Lifegiver Military Spouse Podcast – Corie Weathers

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Jennifer

There was this time I sat at home and streamed a pretty cool event on my computer and watched a very special friend of mine become the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. It was a SUPER … Continue reading →

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Jackson Academy

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Jennifer

I have homeschooled my children from the day my oldest entered “kindergarten.”  Because I have homeschooled for more than a couple years, I am frequently asked how we homeschool. Chances are you have landed here either because you are considering … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling My Way, Part 3

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jennifer

Before I begin the WHAT and HOW of homeschooling my way, let me introduce you to WHO I’m homeschooling. Hayden is now in his first year of high school.  9th grade, BABY!   Carson is in 7th, Bailey is in 6th, … Continue reading →

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Does my homeschool need a name?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jennifer

It does, but this should not be a stressful thing. Homeschools need a name for various reasons.  Some states require it and if you are going to graduate your student from your homeschool, you will need to have an official … Continue reading →

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Will you homeschool through graduation?

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jennifer

Many people really believe that homeschooling is fine for elementary school, but that homeschooling in high school is absolutely insane.  Many incorrectly believe that the parent must know the topics that their student is learning better than their student.  Please … Continue reading →

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My Philosophies

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Jennifer

phi·los·o·phy /fəˈläsəfē/ – a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior My philosophies of homeschooling, education, and reading greatly impact the decisions I make in our homeschool. I’ve shared these … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling My Way #1

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Jennifer

You’ve stumbled upon my very first “how I homeschool” note.  I first shared this as a note on Facebook in September of 2009.  At that time I had been homeschooling for three and a half years.  In this note I … Continue reading →

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Box Day 2015

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jennifer

We’re fairly new SonLighters yet we have already learned the joy of “Box Day.”  (It’s a thing.  Check it out.) After a lot of research and several conversations with my friend, Kari, who has been beyond helpful in planning our … Continue reading →

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13 weeks!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Jennifer

I have finally discovered the main reason I have not been writing as often as I did in the past.  My current set-up is quite uncomfortable.  Before, in Germany, I had my computer in the living room where my family … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling littles…

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jennifer

Right now I find myself in a neat position in my career.  I am teaching a middle-schooler, two upper-elementary students, and I have a toddler-turning-preschooler.  To make things VERY interesting, I am spending a great deal of energy researching high … Continue reading →

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