I don’t know about you, but my summer sure has been weird. No camp, no fun trips, no friends. Of course, this weird summer follows a weird spring, and is apparently going to be followed by a weird fall.
And that means our school year is likely to be…well, weird.
Yes, we’re homeschoolers. You might think that means nothing changes for us. But it does! I have kids that are very extroverted and want to see other kids all day, and they are really missing those friends. No tae kwon do, no art classes, no in-person Judaic studies, no gymnastics, no co-op, no group nature studies…all of that is out. Our weeks will look totally different.
And yet, it’s probably easier for us because we have some framework for this already. I already work from home, and I already do the bulk of the school here at home, too.
Still, it’s hard. And the end is..uncertain. But not coming quickly!
Lately, my e-mail, Facebook, texts, WhatsApp, and all my other contacts are going crazy because it seems like half the neighborhood is joining us in our homeschooling. It’s great, because it means more friends will be around, but it’s hard because we still won’t get to meet up in person. And the percentage that hasn’t decided to homeschool is on the fence, especially since the schools around here are all going to be online and so many people didn’t like the virtual schooling they got last year.
All of that to ask; do you have questions about homeschooling? Are you considering it? Maybe you don’t know where to find good resources, or you’re worried about socialization, or you are nervous about the state of your house and mindset?
The Torah Home Education (THE) conference is coming! It’s going to be held virtually on August 16, 2020.
This year, the conference presents a full day of expert speakers and panel discussions covering topics that were selected from registrants’ requests. There will be discussions on:
- determining if home education is right for your family
- transitioning from school to homeschool
- educating a child with special needs
- online education vs parent-based education
- the benefits of homeschooling your teen
- and how to create balance between working, home education, and life
- vendors and resources for secular and Jewish subjects
If you want to hear me speak, I’m going to be on several of the panels: homeschooling high school, homeschooling middle school, homeschooling multiple ages, working while homeschooling, and house management and homeschooling.
If you’re on the fence, it’s worth it to learn more about it. It’s affordable, too, at $35 for one ticket or $50 for two. (I’m not making any money from this – in fact, I’m volunteering to help set it up! But I am helping and recommending it because the need is great, and I want to help.)
If you’re a vendor who wants to advertise, please get in touch!
