Q. When do you feel as though you’ve actually accomplished all that you need to accomplish as a homeschool mother? A. I feel I have accomplished everything I needed to accomplish if: 1. I had my quiet time 2. The children completed their school work while the little ones played 3. 2-4 loads of laundry…
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About: lisametzger
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- Lisa is the keeper of her home, help meet to Mark and 2nd generation homeschool mommy to TEN precious children: Annalise (19 – adopted from Kazakhstan at 10), Kaitlyn (12), Ethan (11), Trey and Jake (9 & 7 – adopted from MO 6/07), Julia (6), Ellie (4), Judah (3), Eva Caroline (1) and baby #10 (due in July)! They also have 7 precious ones sitting at the feet of Jesus – a total of 17 blessings thus far! Visit Lisa at A 2nd Generation of Homeschooling
Author Archives: lisametzger
Endurance Training – Homeschooling for the Long Haul
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 Homeschooling mothers face a test of endurance on a daily, if not hourly, basis. This moment by moment test requires on-the-job training. Before embarking on this arduous task, we must realize that…
Arise and Shine: Being an Exceptional Mother in the Midst of the Ordinary
Homeschool mothers relate to the feelings that come from drudgery. The days are long and tedious. The success that comes of the toil sometimes goes unseen for months, maybe even years. Our lives seem downright plain and ordinary. Our work goes unnoticed. Our existence remains unobserved. Life can become commonplace. Where do we go from…
Year-Round Homeschooling with a Large Family
Most would assume by the title that this is only for large families. However, I think that this can be tweaked with a little imagination to any size family! I hope this inspires some of you to investigate this year-round homeschooling method, if you haven’t already. And, like with all things homeschool, this method will…
Blanket Training
School time in a homeschool can be tough when you have little ones at everyone’s feet wanting to be in everyone’s school work. When you finally feel you have an older child ready to begin seatwork or a project, little Johnny or Suzie comes over to scribble on his or her older sibling. Though this…
Weekly Community Outreach Day
The children prepare to take diapers, formula and other supplies to a new mom in need! Usually it is the fall season that sparks all kinds of planning and organizational ideas for a homeschool mom. However, have you thought about revamping your homeschooling schedule in order to incorporate some ministry opportunities? Our family’s homeschool and…
Correcting School Work
Note: This is a new monthly feature from At the Well that will occur on the first Wednesday of each month. These posts will be all about homeschooling, per your suggestions in the recent Reader Survey. Enjoy! I am so excited to be switching from our general parenting feature to this brand new monthly feature…
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