Greetings!

My four children have been 100% homeschooled. They’ve never been in public school. My youngest is 7 years old, and my oldest just entered college. It has been a truly wonderful and rewarding experience; I’ve learned an incalculable amount myself. It’s been a lot of fun, and if I could go back I wouldn’t change a solitary thing. I also work, and even went back to school and earned a college degree while homeschooling my kids. So truly, anything is possible!

My motivation starting out with my first child is the same as it is today. I want my children’s childhoods to be filled with love and laughter. I want them to grow up in a relaxed learning-conducive environment. Each day and every event gives opportunity for a learning experience, whether we’re studying, gardening, singing, sporting, vacationing, or just taking it easy. The homeschool year is quite simply 12 months long, July 1-June 30. This means we never stop learning, and we never feel rushed. My goal is to nurture in them respect for themselves and the diversity of others, an appreciation of our vast universe, and a genuine thirst for learning. I hope that they never stop asking questions, never stop searching, wondering, or dreaming.

It’s been important to me that our curriculum not be limited to a few predetermined books, but afford them an opportunity to explore many different thoughts and ideas. I want them to study various accounts of the world’s history, and the ever evolving world of science. And all of this can be relaxed and fun!

I have quite a busy schedule, but I plan to add to this page as often as I can. I hope some of what I post can benefit some of you. Thanks for stopping by!

Bright Blessings,

Maria