In Need of His Grace

September 27, 2009

Homeschool name?

So, tonight after returning home from Sunday Night Awana's, the kids were busy with bedtime routines and I was perusing next weeks schedule of "theme nights." Next week is "Wear your school shirt or favorite team mascot" night. Now, we are not an athletic family. We generally don't follow sports. And while we enjoy hearing if our home teams are doing well, I don't think we own one article of clothing supporting such teams. it just isn't a big deal to us. Therefore my mind turned to their current schools...namely, our homeschool, which brought about this simple entry to pose a simple question:

Will you be naming your homeschool? If so, what have you come up with? how did you decide? What factors went into your considerations?

We want to name our homeschool. I also want a mascot and school colors. I also would like a Bible verse that acts as our school "motto" or "Creed." Something that defines our core values, beliefs, and purpose. So far I like the idea of the Lion as a mascot, and perhaps colors of Gold and Red, or Gold and Maroon. I'm just trying to think of a good name that isn't going to sound too funny on a school transcript, or college and job applications. I'm also trying to narrow down verses....

So I want to hear form you, those of you who have been there done that, or are doing it now. What are things that have been important to you in this area? Have you given any considerations to this yet? What are some of your favorite Bible verses that have helped steady you in the marathon of home learning? Any thing else I've missed or any advice?
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September 28, 2009 - Tos and new to homeschooling

Posted by Shelley
Kristy.. thank you for sharing your thoughts and road blocks as well as your feelings as a new homeschooler. I am beginning to feel discouraged b/c most moms I talk to are already in their 5 th year or more or have older kids so I can't really relate and feel I am not doing it. I have also thought about Tos magazine and get their emails but have yet to get the magazine b/c I feel most of it won't apply with Sierra age 4... but have felt the freebies would make it so worth while. You are a breath of fresh air and God bless you for sharing. Shelley in Japan.. was in UK
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I'm new at this, learning as I teach, teaching as I learn. I am mommy to 4 kiddos: Julia age 7, Megan age 6, Joey age 2, and Charlotte age 10 months. Our homeschool style is Eclectic at best, but gives stability to a family living overseas. I am always open to new ideas and ways to do things and enjoy the encouragement of others doing the same. Boring intro I know, but covers the basics me thinks. ;) Oh, and the picture above? It was from one of our very first homeschooling days in 2005. We let our two eldest kiddos (then 2 and 3 years old) fingerpaint with shaving cream on the dining table. It was lots of fun, and it left a super shiny table and a nice aloe scent to boot! ;)

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