Little Scarlett Journal

Back to School Shopping Homeschool Edition! What we bought at Target : *The reason why we shopped at Target was because my husband works there and we get a discount* **Bonus for shopping this weekend its tax free on school supplies and clothing statewide** United States Workbook (social studies req.) $1  Reading Readiness Workbook (reading req.) $1 Phonics I & II Workbook (language req.) $2 Subtraction & Addition Workbook (math req.) $2 Lapboard with Dry Erase Markers and Eraser $5 Elmers School Glue $1  *Keep in mind this was tag price, doesn't include our discounts*    These workbooks are a supplement to the 4 req. subjects in Scarlett's curriculum: Social Studies, Reading, Phonics, Math. For us they would be acting as "homework" aside from her daily lessons. One thing I can not stand about "school shopping" is the waste that goes along with it. Think about all the paper wasted...all the pencils that get lost, bro...

Good Morning, This post is not to convince everyone to homeschool it is merely to give insight on why we choose to homeschool. This isn't something that came to us overnight and simply just went with it. My husband and I have always felt that if one of us could stay home we would, if we were at home then we should also homeschool, taking full advantage of being involved in our childs life and education. As toddlers our children learn everything they can possibly know about the world from us. We as parents are their outlook on the world. Throughout the rest of their lives they will look to us for comfort, advice and knowledge. As parents it is our responsibility to ensure that we can offer this to our children while also teaching them ethical and social responsibilities. We live in a modern world that requires us to stay open minded, accepting, critical, considerate, while seeking insight, wisdom, enlightenment. All while educating ourselves in language, literature, arts, histor...

Homeschooling Gabriel, Me, Scarlett Hello Everyone!  Today is the day I launch a blog dedicated to my daughters homeschooled journey. This is where you can find inspiration, encouragement, give your own experiences, share resources and read all about our story.  I look forward to sharing and Scarlett is excited to share her ideas and progress. Follow my other blog: candaleriaconfesses.blogspot.com Where you can read all about the artistic and spiritual side of our family Instagram: candaleriaconfesses