by Britt Kelly | Apr 3, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
Whenever I meet someone new, it starts . . . the beginning of the choice to find things in common, or find things to divide us. With my recent posts about homeschool, I want to be careful not to divide. We have so much in common. We value a parent’s role in education....
by Britt Kelly | Mar 27, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as the Mormons. We read the scriptures, we pray, and we go to church and activities. We believe God created the earth. We believe Adam and Eve fell and Jesus Christ will save us. It’s just...
by Britt Kelly | Mar 20, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
After socialization, the most frequent question I am asked is “how do you get a break?” Related questions ask about summer vacation or spring break or other school holidays. Each family is different, but this is what works for our family. Homeschool holidays My...
by Britt Kelly | Mar 13, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
People chose to homeschool for their religion, to avoid a bad social situation, to meet the needs of a unique child and as a family lifestyle. We chose homeschooling for academic reasons. Here is our story. A long, long ago, in a time before children, I was an ASL...
by Britt Kelly | Mar 6, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
I have had people ask to come over and watch our homeschool in action. I have wondered how that would work. Although we have learning time set aside, we don’t really start or stop learning. I thought sharing one day as it actually happens might give people some...
by Britt Kelly | Feb 27, 2014 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
I was wearing a black and white polka dot dress and trying to negotiate a compromise between my graduation cap and my hair. My parents and family were there, as well as my boyfriend who would later become my husband. Pictures, dinner, speeches, an empty diploma case,...
