by OCEANetwork | Oct 10, 2018 | Encouragement, Getting Started
When we begin homeschooling, most of us view homeschooling as one of three options for educating our children – we can choose public school, private school, or homeschool. And we choose homeschooling for a multitude of reasons as the best alternative for our family....
by OCEANetwork | Aug 27, 2018 | Homeschool Freedom
The freedom we have been given to homeschool our children in Oregon is a precious gift. Freedom gives us the flexibility to meet our children’s needs, individualize their education, and raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. A major part...
by OCEANetwork | Apr 11, 2018 | Ages & Stages, Tips & Tools
Some of us begin our homeschool journeys with more than one little one in our home. I was pregnant with our third when we began to formally homeschool our oldest child and like many others I had visions of a happy houseful contentedly finishing their school work with...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 15, 2017 | Encouragement
“Carol,” my friend quizzically began, “what are you and your kids painting on the wall of your garage?” My children and I were throwing large orange brush strokes over the white drywall. “This is our recreation of the Aurora Borealis in Alaska!” I gushed. “Wow....
by OCEANetwork | Oct 14, 2017 | Tips & Tools
As I write this, we are halfway through the school year. We are definitely in our groove when it comes to school and have a solid routine. Eventually though, the comfort of routine wears off and monotony settles in. How can you keep your children excited about...
