28 Mar, 2009
Having a Hand in my Children’s Education
Posted by teacherjulie @ 12:05 am
Shelved under Being a (Special Ed) Teacher, Lessons in Life, My Family, Parenting, Philippines, Photo Hunters, Snapshots, home management

The theme for Photo Hunt this Saturday is HANDS and here is another entry for the theme hands.

This morning (I am writing this as of 8:31pm) my two younger home schooling children had their Graduation ceremonies (for my Preparatory level youngest daughter) and Moving Up Day (for my only son who is moving to grade three next school year).

To this I say: My husband and I (well, its more I than we) HAVE A HAND in our children’s education because we chose to home school them than send them to a school. It is an unconventional way of educating one’s child/ren in this country because it is a relatively new concept here.

Anyway, above is my youngest daughter doing her reading and writing work with another child who is also the same age as herself, during one of their study periods together.

I bring my children with me to work and they get to interact with the children I work with.

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28 Mar, 2009 @ 12:05 am
Treasure Jar » Wooden Pecking Hens said:

[...] is the theme for this week’s Photo Hunt and here I wrote here that we have a hand in educating our two younger [...]

28 Mar, 2009 @ 12:50 am
Mar said:

Very interesting take on the theme, Julie!! and lovely shot of your youngest daughter.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 1:25 am
Annie said:

Excellent post, Julie. Your daughter is so beautiful and also lucky that her parents are having a hand in her education. Happy weekend.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 4:14 am
Pat said:

Great shot and very important to be teaching your children. Bravo!

Happy Weekend.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
Ordinary Biscuit said:

I was once a tutor and I teach children how to write. It’s rewarding when they learn to write with your guidance. Great theme this week

28 Mar, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
Carin said:

How clever of you to home school your children. Does the government or another authority check the education level of the kids you teach?

Have a nice weekend!

28 Mar, 2009 @ 6:59 pm
gen/entry said:

It is nice to have kids that already grown up. Mine is still small and always give me headaches but its fun heheh. Happy weekend Julie and mine is ready.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
Mrs. Mecomber said:

GReat post! I’ll bet your kids are glad you have a hand in their education, too! We homeschool as well. My Photo Hunt is up! I hope you get a chance to visit me, too.
http://ilovenewyorktravel.net/photo-hunters-hands/

Happy weekend!

28 Mar, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
East Gwillimbury WOW! said:

Lovely photo of a young’un working hard. ;-)

28 Mar, 2009 @ 9:21 pm
SnoopyTheGoon said:

Such a beautiful kid you have!

Have a great weekend!

28 Mar, 2009 @ 10:19 pm
bingskee said:

amazing job, julie! kudos!

28 Mar, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
Carver said:

Wonderful shot and take on the theme Julie. Sounds like your children get the best of both worlds.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
Mojo said:

Busy hands! Very good to see.

28 Mar, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
Alice Audrey said:

I’ve tried the home schooling thing and just can’t seem to keep my kids on track. Then again, neither can their teachers so I might try again.

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:15 am
diXymiss said:

Kudos to you, Julie, for the devoted hand you’ve had in your children’s education ~ as well as your other students!

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:30 am
Christi said:

From one homeschooling mom to another, I say isn’t a hand at work one of the most beautiful things. Great shot!

29 Mar, 2009 @ 1:14 am
FickleMinded said:

she’s so into it! so serious!

29 Mar, 2009 @ 4:02 am
Gmirage said:

Teach, I really admire you haaay…If only I have the patience hihi….

29 Mar, 2009 @ 5:44 am
Leslie said:

A very thoughtful post for this week’s theme. have a good weekend. :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 6:25 am
ibyang said:

hi julie,
i applaud you and your husband for the choice that you made about your child’s education, that is indeed very rare nowadays. :) kudos to you both.

29 Mar, 2009 @ 6:45 am
katney said:

You are doing a good job–home influence is important to a child’s development. One of my daughters homeschools in conjunction with a cooperative school.

29 Mar, 2009 @ 7:14 am
JyLnC said:

My nephew was home schooled and it takes dedication. Cute photo. Thank you for visiting my photo hunt this week.

29 Mar, 2009 @ 11:59 am
Napaboaniya APAD said:

Not forgetting the pair of hands that guides her through her studies :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
julie said:

Thanks Mar :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
julie said:

Thank you Annie :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
julie said:

yes, it is important to have a hand in their education, however tiring it is some times. :D

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
julie said:

Yes, teaching is rewarding :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:27 pm
julie said:

Yes Carin, in fact, the children had an Achievement test given to them two weeks ago by the Dept of Education.

We are also affiliated with an existing school.Our curriculum follows what the law requires of school children :)

We have eight subjects like every one else,plus a lot of monthly activities with other children enrolled in the program :D

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
julie said:

Teaching gives me headaches too,Gen :D

But its a calling so I can’t complain :D

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
julie said:

Yes, Mrs M, they love homeschooling :D I know yours love it too!

29 Mar, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
julie said:

Thanks :)

29 Mar, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
Rach (Heart of Rachel) said:

I admire how you and your husband for taking an active role in your children’s education.

29 Mar, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
julie said:

Thanks STG :)

30 Mar, 2009 @ 10:37 am
upto6only said:

great entry :) very inspiring.

30 Mar, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
Chie said:

Hi Julie!
I have sooooo much respect for parents who homeschooled their kids. I too and my kids would like to give it a try. I am torn between The Master’s Academy (TMA) and Catholic Filipino Academy (CFA). I am a Catholic and would surely prefer CFA. The only thing that is holding me back is TMA is the pioneer homeschool in the Philippines and they give seminars to help first-time parents learn the ropes against CFA’s 2 years homeschooling esxperience. CFA is still in the period of discovery to which I am hesitant because I do not want to risk my kids future in my hands since I am not an educator to start with. May I have your insight? More power and God Bless!

1 Apr, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
amomandmore said:

Teacher Julie, your kids are blessed to have a loving mom-teacher to homeschool them. My kids have grown up well so I’m trying to lend a hand in educating my siblings’ kids and even kids of other parents. BTW, Aleli is graduating this April:)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:19 am
julie said:

Thaanks Bingskee :)

I think I made a mistake in my comment to you a while ago, did I write Easter Sunday? :D

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:34 am
julie said:

Thanks Carver :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:35 am
julie said:

Thanks Mojo :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:38 am
julie said:

At least you not only spend time with them, you get to coach them too :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:39 am
julie said:

Thanks DiXymiss :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:41 am
julie said:

I agree! And the benefits are so many and even if this is new here in our country, I have seen the increase in families getting involved with it :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:46 am
julie said:

Yes, she loves reading and she writes quite well too (even writes her own stories) :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:53 am
julie said:

G, I lose patience too but on the other hand, I say my patience is being tested so its more positive :D

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:54 am
julie said:

Thanks Leslie :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 9:57 am
julie said:

Thanks, Ibyang :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 10:17 am
julie said:

That is good, homeschooling in conjunction with a cooperative school :)

With my line of work, my children mostly interact with my special needs students :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 10:19 am
julie said:

Yes, dedication and patience :D Plus lots of creative ideas too

5 Apr, 2009 @ 10:21 am
julie said:

thanks

5 Apr, 2009 @ 10:26 am
julie said:

Chie, you can try to contact CFA and ask when the next seminar about homeschooling is scheduled, just go to this site: http://catholicfilipinoacademy.com/cfa/10principles.php

Thanks and I hope yo will be able to decide about this soon :)

5 Apr, 2009 @ 10:29 am
julie said:

Thanks :)

Congratulatins Aei!

I am sure you are proud of your children :)

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