One of the nice things about homeschool is that you can always be with your favourite “friends.” Everybody, no matter how big or small or imaginary, is included.
One of my favourite things about having the 5 kids learning at home is how close they are…and how the kids of difference ages interact, include and care for each other. They are not artificially separated into age groups and a myriad of separate activities, so they don’t forget how to play together. Many homeschool activities can be done together, like reading and discussing stories, learning about things from animals to waterfalls, doing art, putting on plays, singing, dancing, doing nature walks and running outside.
Nor do the kids get easily bored. They are quite happy to turn the living room into a giant block tower and Duplo city while I get the dishes done. Or to build endless forts with blankets and upturned furniture. Of course all this teamwork means there is also an organized team effort to drive me crazy, but happily I’ve already been crazy for a long time! Comes with the territory! 😉
Just East Of Crazy Land 
I remember those days! Yes it does keep them close. Our children are the best of friends.
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Oh, that’s so cool! Did you homeschool your kids as well?
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Yes we are homeschoolers.
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Oh, nice! Such a fun journey together!
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Anna, you and your kids––and your blog!––make an exquisite argument for homeschooling on so many levels.
….I want my Gord Neufeld book back, you obviously get his ideas on attachment, haha 😀
Was great to see you all last week!
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mary! We loved seeing you, too and had such fun at your drama class, me included!
Love,
Anna
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Nice one on benefits of homeschooling! Way to go!
Dad
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It’s so true – I’ve found my children have become much more of an integral part of the family since homeschooling. I love the way they help each other out and have a stronger sense of identity and belonging.
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That’s awesome…I’m so happy for your family!
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