Comments on: 5 homeschool reminders from a former classroom teacher https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:51:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747638 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747638 In reply to Anne.

Documentary school is 100% still school. 🙂 Good for you, mom!

]]> By: Kim https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747423 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747423 ]]> I needed to read this today. We have always cyber schooled or home schooled our daughter, who is now a sophomore in High School. I beat myself up most days wondering if we are getting enough done. Am I doing the right things to prepare her for college? Is she “missing out” on the social aspect of school? I usually feel that nagging doubt, but more so these past 2 years.
Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️

]]> By: Lanesha Hart https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747400 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747400 ... BUT WE MADE IT! NO LITERALLY WE MADE EVERYTHING! Lots and lots of arts and crafts. I needed this post as I felt I wasn't doing enough. I'm not organized (yet) as a "real teacher" usually is.😔 I don't have a teaching style. Will I measure up? How do I get acquainted with my local homeschool community? You know those ole chestnuts...... My son Seth is 6 yrs old and he's advanced academically. Reading level 4-5 books, writes in script (self-taught)---thanks YOUTUBE! He is great in math and science and geography. This kid knows the whole NYC MTA system... Literally. (Light bulb) I started asking myself are we doing enough or are we spending adequate time on studies...🙄 the answers are yes! And then some! This article helps because it's relatable, and realisitc. I know I will be a great educator and as a current grad-student I know what the challenge is and I have a strategic plan for this challenge. Thank you again for the article. The homeschool heavens opened and blessed us. Best regards, Homeschool Hart]]> First, I’d like to acknowledge how awesome and right-on-time this article is! This is my second year homeschooling with the 1st year being kindergarten😬… BUT WE MADE IT! NO LITERALLY WE MADE EVERYTHING! Lots and lots of arts and crafts.

I needed this post as I felt I wasn’t doing enough. I’m not organized (yet) as a “real teacher” usually is.😔 I don’t have a teaching style. Will I measure up? How do I get acquainted with my local homeschool community? You know those ole chestnuts……

My son Seth is 6 yrs old and he’s advanced academically. Reading level 4-5 books, writes in script (self-taught)—thanks YOUTUBE! He is great in math and science and geography.
This kid knows the whole NYC MTA system… Literally. (Light bulb)

I started asking myself are we doing enough or are we spending adequate time on studies…🙄 the answers are yes! And then some!

This article helps because it’s relatable, and realisitc. I know I will be a great educator and as a current grad-student I know what the challenge is and I have a strategic plan for this challenge.

Thank you again for the article. The homeschool heavens opened and blessed us.

Best regards,
Homeschool Hart

]]> By: Kay https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747387 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747387 Brilliant Shawna! Thank you. I am a former teacher too and know that what I offer at home is better than what I was able to offer in the classroom with all the constraints, expectations, interruptions, etc…

]]> By: Anne https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747385 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747385 I’m so sick I can barely get up to feed the kids. We’re having “documentary school” today–meaning I lie on the couch while we watch science documentaries on Netflix. This post is an astonishing blessing today!

Thank you!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747383 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747383 In reply to Juli.

Right Juli? Eight years in here, and I still need the reminders all the time! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know.

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747382 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747382 In reply to May.

Oh May, you are not alone. I think we all feel that way in this homeschooling journey. I am glad you found this to be helpful!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747381 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747381 In reply to Julieanna Ueki.

I am so glad you found it helpful, Julieanna!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747379 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747379 In reply to R. Campbell.

Thank you so much!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/reminders/#comment-747378 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61142#comment-747378 In reply to Eisa.

Congrats on making it through the first 3 months! My first year homeschooling my two boys was certainly my most challenging. I am happy to be able to help and encourage you. What you are doing is important work!

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