HSLDA Military Families

How to Get Started Starting Things, Interview with Natalie Mack

Want to hear my story of starting clubs and activities for your homeschooler??

https://ultimateradioshow.com/how-to-get-started-starting-things-interview-with-natalie-mack/

How to Get Started Starting Things, Interview with Natalie Mack This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How Get Started Starting Things, Interview with Natalie Mack. How Get Started Starting Things, Interview with Natalie Mack We have our friend, Natalie Mack, with us today to discuss starting things. Natalie is a mom of homeschool high schoolers (and gradua...

The Old Schoolhouse - God’s Grace Covers Our Doubts

Need a little laughter? A little encouragement??

The Old Schoolhouse - God’s Grace Covers Our Doubts I often marvel at God’s grace and patience with me as I have parented my five children. You see, I am an only child, and so is my husband. I often felt

Any one with a homeschool grad who enlisted?

If you began homeschooling during COVID, are still homeschooling and you reside in the DMV, please inbox me:)

Need to hear from you:

Happy New Year to all of my fellow milfamilies!!

What resource would be most helpful to you in 2023?? What would assist you in making homeschooling more possible for you??

What FB LIVE or Webinar topic?

What is your 2023 Homeschool Resolution??

Happy New Year to all of my fellow milfamilies!!

What resource would be most helpful to you in 2023?? What would assist you in making homeschooling more possible for you??

What FB LIVE or Webinar topic?

from HSLDA! May this be a bright and happy year for you and your family!
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Do you have any New Year's Resolutions?

Anyone in NWFL?? Look what is starting up!

Who knew that Cindy Lou would homeschool?

One of my favorite Christmas posts! :)
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The Whos down in Whoville were much older than when…
a young Grinch stole Christmas and returned it again.
The children got married and the parents went gray.
The Grinch became mayor and Max ran away.

And Cindy Lou Who who was now 42…
Homeschooled her five sons and sweet Peggy Sue.
She spent most of her days, tired and spent
And wondered and wondered where all the fun went.

Where was the magic and sparkle she knew?
All she could see were the things left to do.
There were lessons to plan and subjects to cover
Like phonics, math facts…and the history of rubber.

And now it was Christmas and all she could see
Were the gifts to be wrapped and a lop-sided tree.
She wanted to smile, she wanted to play,
But the lists and the tasks would not go away

But one day as she watched her kids study and write,
A thought came to her mind and she gave up the fight.
Cindy Lou’s idea was brilliant and bold,
A simple solution to feeling tired and old.

“We will stop doing school,” she said with a grin.
“Close your books now and let real learning begin.
We have presents to buy and cookies to bake,
Fun to be had and crafts that we’ll make.”

No more will I listen to those who know best.
I know that I need some fun time and rest.
I need to slow down and get off my phone
For soon they’ll be gone and have kids of their own.

I will not spend my days on things that don’t matter;
Instead, I’ll play games like Who-Chutes and Who-Ladders.
I will not miss this wonderful time of my life.
I will not get caught up in busyness and strife.

So Cindy Lou Who who was still 42
And still had homeschooling and parenting to do,
Decided right then that what matters most
Were not books, or lists, or her friend’s latest post.

She had been given a gift of six kids and a spouse,
And she would enjoy them in spite of her house.
It would not be easy, nor come naturally,
But she would do right and choose family.

🎄Merry Christmas!!! Thinking of my fellow 🇺🇸military deployed or on watch away from family on Christmas Day! All the best, Natalie

"And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." - Matthew 2:9-10 (ESV)

Don’t doubt! Who is your support system or cheering squad?

What is on YOUR 🎄LIST❓

Oh no, NOT the Math books- and they all scatter 😂

What are some great board games you purchased this year??

YES!! We make the decision:) So have you begun Christmas or Chanukah break already?

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How do you plan your homeschool week? Or do you plan at the beginning of your homeschool year?

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Anyone else have a college kid headed home??

So excited to have our middle son headed home today!!! We raise them to fly but this momma’s heart sure misses all of her children being at home!

Are most of your children’s friends other military homeschoolers or have you found community in non-military homeschool groups?

We have been doing military homeschool FB Lives for over 18 months now. What future topics would be helpful to you?

What has been your favorite duty station to homeschool?

How many times have you PCS?

Durenda Wilson recommends SLOW DOWN!

We are true planners!!!

PIVOTING- it is OK‼️

What's one of the best parts of homeschooling? The freedom to PIVOT when things aren’t working.

When we first started homeschooling, I searched for the "perfect" curriculum. After a lot of research, I placed an order and thought we were set for years to come. Boy did I have a lot to learn! 😂

As you can probably guess, we didn't stick with that curriculum! Instead, we embraced every season of life. Over the years we took part in co-ops, classes at a university model school, unit studies, online classes, dual credit courses, and at one point we even hired a teacher to help my son with calculus. (Boy was that worth it!)

Fast forward about 15 years, my son is now in college. (Graduating in December - yay!)

Here's the point. It's okay to try different things. That's the BLESSING of homeschooling! If your child isn't focused or interested... try something new. It's worth the time and energy.

And don't forget to pray about it! 💙

What’s the most frustrating homeschool stereotype you’ve heard?

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Cyber Monday Sale

40% off HSLDA Store products! All products not in the category "Not Applicable for Coupon" are 40% off.

Anyone relate??

Happy 🦃 Thanksgiving to my fellow military families!!!
Please read the message below from our President, Jim Mason

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”— A.A. Milne

Dear HSLDA Families and Friends:

Here at HSLDA, we have to make room for a lot of gratitude because there’s so much to be thankful for.

First, we’re grateful for our member families. You folks are at the forefront of homeschooling, showing the world how much this educational method works simply through your day-to-day dedication.

And of course, we so appreciate our donors and supporters. You make it possible to keep homeschooling free!

So, to all of you, we wish the greatest of Thanksgiving blessings! May your families gather for mutual cheer and giving of thanks, not to mention that feast of turkey and all the trimmings.

Now, some of you may be like one of our attorneys. His family doesn’t care for turkey, so they plan to partake in a non-conventional dinner of Thanksgiving fondue. (Mmmm! More cheese, please!)

Whatever traditions your family observes, we hope that the holiday brings you joy and togetherness!
From our family to yours

--Jim Mason, HSLDA President

DoD Wants to Hear from 110,000 Military Families With Special Needs

This is timely because next Wednesday, I am hosting a discussion of EFMP!! Did you see the calendar event??

DoD Wants to Hear from 110,000 Military Families With Special Needs The survey focuses on identification and enrollment, assignment coordination during the PCS process, and family support.

What's the one thing that's ALWAYS MISSING in your homeschool?
I'll start: Where are all the scissors?😂😁

Scholarship Program - Special Operations Warrior Foundation

https://specialops.org/what-we-do/educational-programs/scholarship-program/?fbclid=IwAR0WXG3NfBxLK0d3OtZ895_kGZhip1IqevCcRyzabDCkd2IiY__mksEXR0Q

Scholarship Program - Special Operations Warrior Foundation College Scholarships PreschoolFunding PrivateTutoring Students with Disabilities Private School Tuition Assistance College Planning CollegeScholarship College-To-Career Transition SOWF ensures funding for the total cost of a college education Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures each studen...

Military Order of the Purple Heart

https://www.purpleheart.org/ScholarshipProgram?fbclid=IwAR3m5PDOytMuLWc20ePMJN80PElfA-mWRh4O5WzQ669pY7jJwTXoguPPkYQ

Military Order of the Purple Heart The Purple Heart Scholarship Program is a competitive program that awards scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their spouses, children, and grandchildren each year. At least one applicant with military service will be awarded the Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy Memorial Award.

Scholarships - Navy League of the United States

https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/

Scholarships - Navy League of the United States Scholarships Home > Programs > Scholarships Scholarship Funding for Sea Service Descendants College should never be out of reach for a family member of the sea services. The Navy League Foundation guarantees this support by awarding scholarships to high school seniors who will attend college in the....