Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Summer Graduation

What a summer! We celebrated the graduation of my dd from high school. Her father’s speech had us teary-eyed or laughing (at all the right places). A representative from the Texas Forestry Association traveled down to present my dd with a $1,000 scholarship. In case you’re curious what else was included, there was a piano duet, a trio (piano, violin, guitar) with American Sign Language, a speech from the graduate, and a musical DVD to conclude. I think we homeschoolers have an advantage in the graduation ceremony options. It is wonderful to affirm and highlight these young people individually. For those with younger students, take heart!

I've been "under the weather" and right at the beginning of the new school year. While I rested, my dd home from college took a group swimming at the lake. Some aspects of homeschooling do become easier as the children mature. I thought it a great way to start the year. Let's see, that'd be PE and socializing, right?

Now, a question for ya’ll: would you like the Tips on Homeschooling to be expanded? I’ve seen some more questions on various email loops which would work well with short answers. What questions would you like to have addressed? Mostly questions on high school, or more general?
Also, I’ll spread out the send rate to be at least seven days apart. Post your comments so we can learn together.

Diana
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Mel in TX said...

Hi Diana, I know I am chiming in here a little late but any information about homeschooling high school would be great - things such as tips on teaching foreign language at home, etc. Thanks, Mel

September 8, 2008 5:21 AM

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