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What I Like About Homeschooling

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all safe and healthy!

I don’t usually talk about my life as a homeschooler, but during these new times where a lot more people are trying to homeschool while quarantined, I figured it’s as good a time as any!

I started homeschooling in 2017 when I started high school. There were many factors that went into the decision for my family to start homeschooling, and I admit, it was a little bit of a rocky start for me. Coming from a disciplined, private school, the whole concept was new to me. But as my freshman year continued, I fell in love with the life of homeschooling.

Because of the corona virus a lot of people are having to homeschool now. So I just want to say, you’re doing a good job! You got this! I’m rooting for you!

Now, this goes without saying, homeschooling isn’t always easy, as a lot of people are starting to realize. Trust me. I know. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Like many great things in life, you have to work at want you want. I know a lot of people are having to homeschool unwillingly right now, but being quarantined has put a pin in a lot of homeschoolers’ activities too! It’s not just public schools that are affected.

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So, let’s get this thing going!

My family has been homeschooling for four years now, and every year is different. Heck, every semester is different!

Our upstairs loft is what we call our “school room.” We all have our own desk space, though mine is in my room. We have a schedule that we do try to follow, but it’s always changing. (Which is why homeschooling is great! It’s flexible!) Because I’m in high school I have the opportunity to take dual enrollment college classes during the day! (although right now they are all online.) My family also participates in a co-op, which is basically going to school with other homeschoolers. (Right now that’s kind of on hold.) And in my house, or school, we all help teach each other.

So, homeschooling has many opportunities! And there are no wrong ways of doing it as long as you’re learning! Whether you’re taking online classes, are part of a charter school (like me), part of a co-op, or completely independent, there are so many ways to homeschool!

Homeschooling is such a broad topic, I can’t talk about everything in one post. So, today, here is a list of some of my favorite parts of being a homeschooler.

I can do school work in my pajamas! I don’t usually do it, but hey, I can!Lunch time can be any time of the day! Along with snack time.Family reading time.Getting to take college classes.Being able to help teach my siblings.I can have music on while I work.If I finish early, I’m done early! There is no set class time I have to follow.I do not have to wear shoes!Field trips are amazing! (I miss them.)I get more time to write.

So, for everyone who is new to homeschooling, I’m going to say it again. You got this!

If there are any specific aspects of homeschooling you want me to talk about, put them in the comments! And if you are homeschooled, share what you like most about it.

So, there you have it, a peak into my life as homeschooler.

As always, happy writing. And happy learning!

-R.E. Klinzing

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Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt!

At Brianna’s Books and Randomnesses, I learned about the Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt! Head over to her website to see her scavenger hunt answers.

Here’s mine, with some help from my baby sister. (All photos are of my actual book copies.)

Find an author or title with a “Z” in it.



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The Book Thief, one of my absolute favorite historical-fiction novels, is written by Markus Zusak.

Find a classic.



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Moby Dick, written by Herman Melville, is one the most popular classics today. I still haven’t read the entire thing though.

Find a book with a key on it.



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Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay is another historical fiction favorite of mine. (And the key really is important.)

Find something on your bookshelf that isn’t a book.



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Other than my old fashioned phone, I’ve got quite a few photos and some various nick-knacks. No, the phone doesn’t work.

Find the oldest book on your shelf.



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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was published in 1813. I haven’t read this one yet.

Find a book with a woman on it.



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Edenbrooke is written by Julianne Donaldson. It takes place in 1816. Although this is one of the newer additions to me favorites list, it is absolutely wonderful!

Find a book that has an animal on it.



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The Rise of Nine is the 3rd book in the I am Number Four series. This is one my favorite series!

Find a book with a male protagonist.



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The Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson, another favorite of mine, is told by Finn Whitman. He’s the guy on the very front of the cover.

Find a book with only words on the cover.



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I haven’t read this yet. But I do like the simplicity of the cover.

Find a book with illustrations in it.



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The Girl with the Roses is actually written by a family-friend of mine. (Another indie-author.) Her illustrations are awesome!

Find a book with gold lettering.



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I love the cover for this book!

Find a diary, true or fictional.



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I had a couple books to choose from for this, but the Diary of Anne Frank is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking.

Find a book written by an author with a common surname.



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Adams seems like a pretty common surname. I haven’t read this book yet.

Find a favorite childhood book.



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This was the first book I read all by myself when I was learning to read!

Find a book based on the earliest time period.



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The Bible starts with the creation of the world. You can’t really have an earlier time period than that.

Find a hardcover without the jacket.

I’m going to have to pass this one. All my hardcovers have their jackets.