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Why Do People Homeschool?

If you have decided to homeschool and are planning now, that is fantastic! You have plenty of time to build routines, research options and file before beginning. If you are still considering this educational option, I hope I can help you to make a decision.

So why do people homeschool?

I remember when we began homeschooling. Our friends and family thought we were doing something crazy and new. Education at home predates the American school system as it is known today. It is an ancient concept that has changed over the years and risen or dropped in popularity as a common method of education. It did not suddenly appear in the 1970s as some believed back in the 80s.

In the 80s and 90s, it was common to homeschool for religious reasons or because we believed our children could recieve a more advanced education. Today, we homeschool for many reasons. There is one reason that we all share and that is we believe that home education is the best choice for our family.

For my family, homeschooling is part of a whole life, whole family lifestyle. We live, play, learn and even work together as a family. My husband and I are able to see our children taught with the methods we believe in and can teach them the things we believe are important. Our children have a say in their own lives since we are open to hearing their opinions and strive to do what is right for each of them.

Homeschooling; it's an experience in living and learning.

Read more about homeschooling at The School Room:

Benefits of Home Education http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/homeschool/archive/2010/02/17/the-benefits-of-home-education.aspx

An Education Just For You http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/homeschool/archive/2010/02/20/an-education-just-for-you.aspx

The Sick School http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/homeschool/archive/2008/12/07/the-sick-school.aspx

Come and Discuss teaching the important things in The Dollar Stretcher http://community.stretcher.com/forums/t/26678.aspx

School Supply Sales Aug 21 - 27

There are still sales so get you school and office supplies while prices are low!

 

Walgreens

  • .99- composition notebook
  • 2/$1- Penway color pencils
  • .39 - indexd cards
  • .39 - tape
  • .39 - pencil sharpeners
  • .39- tape
  • $2.99- multipurpose paper
  • .39 - Penway pencils

 

Office Depot

 

Walmart

Staples

Kmart

Target

CVS

 
 
 
 
 Please note that prices or availability may differ in your area. Check your local stores to confirm products and prices.

School Supply Sales August 14th- 20th

Check your stores for the best prices on back to schol items!

 

Walgreens

  • .79 - looseleaf paper
  • .79- highlighters
  • $1.99- 2 Pilot G2 pens
  • .29 - 24 ct. Penway crayons
  • .99 - 24 ct. Crayola crayons
  • .99 - Crayola markers
  • .99 - construction paper
  • $1.19 - five subject notebooks
  • $3.99- 8 pack Sharpie markers
  • .49 - scissors
  • .99 - 8 pk Ben pens
  • .49- one subject notebook

 

 
Office Depot
 
 

 

Walmart
 
 
 
 
 

Staples

 

Kmart
 

 

 
Target

 

CVS
 
 
 
 
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School Supply Sales- August 7th - 13th

Check your stores for the best prices on back to schol items!

 

Walgreens

  • .99 - Expo markers
  • .39 - pencil sharpener
  • 6/$1- pronged folders
 
Office Depot
 

 

Walmart
 
 
 

Staples

 

Kmart
 

 

 
Target
  • .50- Rose Art marker
  • .20- pencil sharpener
  • .20- Rose Art glue
 
CVS
 
 
 
 
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School Supply Sale July 24th - 31

Check your stores for the best prices on back to schol items!

 

Walgreens

  • .99 - Easy Touch pens
  • .99 - Crayola Colored Pencils
  • .39 -pencil sharpener
  • .69 - Papermate Profile pens

 

 
Office Depot
 
  • .01 - pencil sharpener
  • .50 - Scholastic glue sticks
  • $1 - multipurpose paper
 
 
 
Walmart
 
 
 

Staples

  •  .10 - pink cap erasers
  • .01 - pocket folder
  • .50 - mulipurpose paper
  • $1 - Rose art markers

 

Kmart
 
  •   .25 - 24 ct Rose Art crayons
  • .33 - 70 ct notebook
 
 
Target
  • .99 - Crayola colored pencils
 
 
CVS
 
 
 
 
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