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Homeschooling and School

When school means tiredness, having problems concentrating and socialization problems

October 18, 2007

My son has two teachers for his class. One is lovely: approachable, friendly and smiley. The other is a bit more gruff: no-nonsense and a bit matronly in her approach. Although they are different, I hoped that, together, they would be a good fit for Harry and the way he learns. The first teacher took [...]

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Why homeschooling did and didn’t work for us

October 9, 2007

A very big thank you to everyone who emailed me after I reached such a low point last week. Many of you were surprised that Harry has gone back to school and were worried that I had rushed into the decision. I did rush into the decision. I was full of doubt making it. I [...]

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The first week at school

October 8, 2007

Day One He sobbed as I left. Reminded him of the ‘I go to big school now’ present he would get at the end of the day. Apparently he cried for a while and had to sit on the teacher’s lap for registration (how lovely is she?). Not sure how the rest of the day [...]

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Day two

October 3, 2007

Tears on the first day are fear of the unknown. Tears on the second day are because you know how awful it is going to be. ‘I’m frightened,’ he whispers to me as I adjust his tie. ‘Oh baby, I’m sorry you’re frightened but I’m sure your teacher will look after you. And you made [...]

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Starting school

October 2, 2007

We’re dressed and ready to go early. Harry is excited but I’m downplaying today, knowing that too much ‘high’ emotion often masks the worries and tears which will be bubbling just below the surface. For the fifteen minute journey I talk about anything other than where we are going. ‘Look at the cows!’ I exclaim [...]

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Bullying, girls and the darker side of boarding school

August 30, 2007

In our ongoing quest to find a suitable school option for Harry I’ve been looking at private schools. Even before my children were born I vowed they would never be sent to boarding school after my own educational experience so it seems ridiculous that I am even considering sending Harry to a private school. But [...]

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Unschooling by default

August 9, 2007

When homeschooling days didn’t quite go according to plan or when we had playdates or errands to run, I took heart from the fact that we could homeschool throughout the year, including the long summer vacation, and still keep up with Harry’s school work so that he wouldn’t fall behind his friends. Amount of homeschooling [...]

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The loss of me (not that there was much to lose exactly)

May 17, 2007

So we’re back from our holiday. A week in Italy, then home, then a week in London has been a welcome change of scene. We’re back to our usual routines which has its own kind of pleasure and although the new sights and sounds were exciting for the children, they seem to do better with [...]

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