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Leader Highlight: Jess Reiche
If you look at where you are right now and what needs to be done in the immediate future, homeschooling is a lot easier than you think. Don’t put yourself in a box, be willing to change and grow as needed.
Leader Highlight: Sandy Hall
If you could speak to your younger self, what advice would you give her?
My children are all grown now, and as I look back, it's not the number of pages in the math books we got done that are the highlights. It's the time together, shared experiences, trips and activities that are remembered and treasured. So, I would tell myself to enjoy the moments more, slow down and listen and play with the kids.
Meet Kim Davis
Moms, get your kids out there. Let them be around kids they don’t like so they can learn to be kind to people they are not crazy about. Let them find sweet kindred spirits that encourage them. Let them be pushed by older kids, let them be encouraging to younger kids. Siblings play such a big role in knocking off rough edges and teaching skills like speaking up for yourself and loyalty and fair play and that actions have consequences. Those of us with only children need to borrow kids for this!
Leader Highlight: Jennifer
I don’t want to give the impression that homeschooling is always easy-peasy. However, as a parent, you are committed to your child’s success and know them well. That alone gives you the upper hand.
A home environment can relieve classroom stress that comes from the struggle to sit still or keep up and understand the teacher’s instructions.
Parents can give 1:1 instruction. They’ll know immediately if their child understands a lesson or needs further instruction.
At home, parents can evaluate progress often at home and advance at the child’s pace.
Parents need a plan for how they’ll teach, but they don’t need a formal IEP.
Leader Highlight: Michelle
Michelle Newbold, Mentor for Unite Homeschool Network, Inc. & College Planning Advisor, Augustine Classical Academy West
How did you begin homeschooling? What was your motivation?
I started homeschooling 22 years ago when my oldest daughter was in preschool. I was having a hard time figuring out why we were paying for her to learn stuff she already knew and to be bullied by a boy in her class. We pulled her home as an "experiment" and started homeschooling at the kitchen table. Over time we added books and kids and eventually have now graduated
2023 Field Day Fun
Field day is a time to get outside, make friends and have FUN! We enjoyed 3 great events this year (Cumming, Jasper & Acworth!) Homeschool Families from all around north Georgia got to participate in games like tug-of-war, sack races, parachute popover, and 3-legged race!
Leader Highlight: Angela
The key vision is that homeschool families become connected with resources and community. This does not need me to happen! I believe that as we grow more leadership in other areas will continue to emerge. As an organization, we want to help with marketing, financial accountability and event management coming alongside them as mentors and coaches. I am in no way an expert, but with our mentors and board members assisting, our leadership is valuable.
Unite Leadership Interview: Kirstin
Kirstin Davis is the Events Coordinator for Unite Homeschool Support Network. She loves to create memorable moments for families and loves homeschooling. Read all about Kirstin’s homeschooling journey and passions in this interview from April 2023.
Standardized Testing and Homeschooling
Should we test every year? Read here about the pros and cons to annual testing for the homeschool family.
How to have Enough Time!
Join other homeschool parents and author, speaker and homeschool mentor Jennifer Henn for this annual planning seminar “How to have Enough Time!”
Family Basket Changed our Homeschool
Morning time is a long loved tradition in some families, but was a new discover for me. Read here about how adding this one simple time made a giant difference in the lives of my kids and me!
Jennifer Henn on How to Finish Strong
Jennifer Henn was a guest speaker on “The Heart of The Matter” podcast and shares a lot of great tips for the tired homeschool mom on how to finish the school year strong.
