“Home Education 101 is a wonderful tool that helps veteran homeschooling parents encourage and help equip those new to home education. This resource covers the most important foundational topics and offers a lot of practical ideas. In addition to covering topics like choosing curriculum, understanding learning styles, etc. there is a lot of practical help in the areas of home organization, time management, lesson planning, and even meal planning. Helping moms get a handle on the area of home and family management is a vital component in the success of their home education journey.”
“Thank you …for providing this very helpful tool!”
“The mentor's manual is easy to use, well-written, and does not require a lot of advance preparation for the leader. I appreciate that the program allows for the leaders to share their experiences and examples from their own lives. It also encourages dialogue between the moms/parents in the group. The moms in our group were so encouraged to know that, as veteran homeschooling moms, we are not perfect and we have struggled with many of the same things they are dealing with. It gave them hope and a great sense of "I can do this!" to hear how we have overcome different challenges in our own homeschool journeys.”
“Really enjoyed visiting with the other families in the small group discussions...It was helpful to be with parents who were experiencing the same things I was...The workbook materials were easy to read. All the information is organized, handy in one place and at my fingertips...”
“The mentor's manual is very flexible and adaptable. The many articles included in both the mentor's manual and the parent handbook were appropriate and very helpful. And the fact that Home Education 101 is designed to be completed in eight sessions plus one follow-up meeting later made it a very do-able commitment for everyone. The ladies that attended our group absolutely loved it! The small group atmosphere/ emphasis is great for building friendships that continue after the group completes the book together.”
“I was delighted to be part of a small group of women in Arizona who used the Home Education 101 workbook. It was a wonderful book packed full of homeschool information and ideas. We were able to see and hear the author's point of view, but we were also able to incorporate the techniques and suggestions into our own homeschool life. The sharing and camaraderie that we established made way for the support and friendship necessary for homeschool beginners. I would recommend this resource to any small group or community of homeschoolers who wish to get a 'jump start' into finding a passion and vision for their personal homeschool environment.”
“The mentoring sessions have been so helpful to me. The sessions break down the different issues we will face while homeschooling …and encourage the group members to discuss each issue in depth and to share practical advice. I leave each session relieved that I don't have to reinvent the wheel, encouraged by the support of the other moms (experienced homeschoolers or not), and confident that I can do this. A bonus of these sessions is the fellowship aspect. By meeting in a small group, there is more sharing and intimacy than when we meet in the large support group, and I now see these other ladies as friends and not just fellow teachers.” –J.J.
“I just wanted to take the time to say Thank you. The hug you gave me last night [at the mentoring meeting] was just what I needed. It has been an extremely stressful week for me. Yesterday was the worst day.... However I received a gift last night I really needed: the reassurance from you that I can make it. I'm taking it one day at a time.”
“The mentoring program was awesome. [My mentor] was so full of information that was so helpful to me. I still have my workbook and use it as a reference pretty often.... I really enjoyed the other women and their thoughts. Thanks a million!” –C.B.
“What an enthusiastic group! Lots of questions and discussion ---seems like some good friendships are being formed! At the end of one meeting we took the group out to our "classroom" and that sparked questions and interaction. I feel that it has been a privilege to get to know these wonderful moms --It has blessed and encouraged me! Looks like we have a great group of "future" homeschoolers here!” – C., mentor
“The manual is terrific....The class was a God-send! The support of being on this journey with other real people with real challenges was very encouraging. [My mentor] did an excellent job and surpassed my expectations! I would highly recommend this course to any new homeschooling mom.”
“The small group setting really facilitated discussion...We were able to share our questions and concerns, and the mentor tailored our discussions to meet our specific needs - it was wonderful! Thank you for this opportunity!”
“…The Home Education 101 mentoring classes helped to encourage me in my decision, empower me in my abilities to teach my child(ren), provided the comic relief of other newbies in the homeschooling arena, and forged friendships between like-minded women. These are invaluable tools! The topics each week were also relevant and useful, but the bonds of friendship that have now branched off to small groups of children learning together in different home settings is what I have appreciated the most. My family now meets regularly two days each week with different families of the women involved in my small mentoring group…The women I met in Home Education 101 are going the long journey with me….” –C.F.
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