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Wednesday Whimsey: You Might Be a Home Educator If...

4:24 PM, Feb. 5, 2006

I found this cute list over at Terri Olsen's website and thought you all would like it. Terri isn't sure where it originated, but I thought it would be fun to see if you all could add to the list.

You Might Be a Home Educator If...

You live in a one-house schoolroom.

Your walls are covered with maps and timelines.

You know what math manipulatives are.

You have mold growing in your fridge…on purpose.

Your preschooler can name all the planets, but doesn't know who the Rugrats are.

You've mastered the fine art of vacuuming a floor without sucking up a Lego or K'nex piece.

You're either an expert at doing the Lego dance - Oooch! Ouch! Yeow! - or else you've resorted to wearing shoes around the house.

You know the recipes for homemade versions of Play-doh, finger paint, and paste.

Your students have to clear the breakfast bowls off the table before sitting down to do their school work.

Your house is messy, but your kids are happy.

You know that reverse psychology really works.

Your kids publish their own family newsletter.

You shop for birthday presents at educational stores.

All you want for Christmas is a Barnes & Noble gift certificate.

You'd rather buy books than clothes.

Your friends don't want to help you move because you have so many books.

You turn a trip to the grocery store into a learning experience.

You get nervous about what people will say when you take your kids to K-Mart in the middle of the day.

You have a standard one-minute speech to give to store clerks, mother-in-laws, and school officials about why you homeschool.

You are sick and tired of answering the question, "But what about socialization?"

For your wedding anniversary, you decide to splurge and get a photocopier.

Talking out loud to yourself is the same as having a parent/teacher conference.

When you see a parking lot full of mini vans, you wonder if there's a homeschooling conference.

You take your family vacation in September, when the beaches and theme parks are empty.

You take a suitcase full of books along on your family vacation.

You can never find your kitchen utensils because they're out in the sandbox.

Your kitchen doubles as a science lab.

You are on a first name basis with your local librarian and bookstore owner.

The UPS driver delivers a box of Scholastic books to your doorstep once a month.

You know the scientific names of dinosaurs from A to Z.

You're willing to drop what you're doing at a moment's notice to go look something up in a dictionary or encyclopedia.

You have ever vented for more than five minutes on the evils of standardized testing.

You don't get fired for teaching your students about God.

Some days you learn as much as your students.

The more your kids learn, the less you seem to know.

There you have it! What else can you add to the list? Can't wait to enjoy a little fun together on the Porch!

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9:08 AM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by

Oh my! That sounds like our house! LOL

You might be a homeschooler if every meal turns into a learning adventure!

You might be a homeschooler if your dc think trips to the ER are exciting and ask to keep x-rays and leftover medical supplies!

mom4JESUS - at - peoplepc.com

Edited by COMamabear on Feb. 8, 2006 at 6:10 AM

I love the library one!

10:33 AM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by MaryBeth

My husband always shakes his head when he goes into the library without me and the folks at the desk ask about me and the kids. The first time I came up to the desk to check out and they already had my holds waiting for me was so weird! I realized I was "known" by the librarians more than I thought! I enjoy talking with them and am so thankful for my town's wonderful library and helpful librarians! I could never afford all the books I have access to because of them.
mcjamr-at-cs.com

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10:54 AM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by

You might be a home educator if you've ever taught math (or any other subject for that matter) in your pajama's.
singleparenthomeschool@yahoo.com

Edited by maggieraye on Feb. 8, 2006 at 7:58 AM

You might be a home educator if...

1:35 PM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by

Your children have never had a ride on a school bus...

OR

Your children have never had a bag lunch.

jmaecarlson-at-yahoo.ca

Edited by jmaecarlson on Feb. 8, 2006 at 10:36 AM

I Resemble Those Remarks!

6:18 PM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by

Oh - This is so US!

I'm so glad to know that it's ok that I only have one pair of jeans, as long as I have my own home library that's added to on a frequent and regular basis!

Although I must admit that the lego dance is not seen to often around here. Now - baby doll accessories and violin rosin - that we have trouble with. :)

Proud to be a member of the club,
Mrs. L

lastpaige - at - cox.net

Edited by WingsAsEagles on Feb. 8, 2006 at 3:19 PM

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7:17 PM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by jacobsacademy

You KNOW you're a homeschooler when.........

..........you plan your upcoming 15th wedding anniversary to be a history field trip to Charleston (for the kids) - but you work in "dinner" (as in a "late lunch") at a to die for restaurant so you can say that you did dine in Charleston for your anniversary.......

;-)
H~

You Know Your a Home Educator

9:38 PM, Feb. 8, 2006, posted by Titus2Mom

You know your a home educator when you threaten your child that if he doesn't behave he will not be allowed to stay up to watch the presidental debates.
Livinginfaith3@aol.com

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5:20 PM, Feb. 9, 2006, posted by Jen in NB/ NewBrunswick

...when you can talk the technician into explaining IN DETAIL about what a kidney scan is and how kidneys function, and even uses a poster! and you call it 4th grade science.

...when curriculum shopping is better than Christmas

...when your preschooler can tell you all about 8th grade history!

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11:10 PM, Feb. 10, 2006, posted by KarenW

I love it! I can claim most of those.

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