Learning from the Beginning

The Reading/Writing Equation
Reading and writing exist only in relation to each other. Writing is to reading as waking is to sleeping, as giving is to receiving. The one act presupposes the other act. Together, the two acts are one act, and yet each remains a separate act, at the same time. Literally, to write and read, we must give and receive.

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the four modes of language, are inextricably related. In particular, listening/speaking and reading/writing are interdependent pairs, the latter being a clever human extension of the former. If ability in half of a communications pair languishes, so does ability in the other half. To comprehend our perceptions and communicate forcefully, then, we would do well to speak in response to what we hear, and write in response to what we read.
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If you have made the decision to homeschool you may be feeling overwhelmed by the opportunities, options and decisions that go along with starting to homeschool. This is your child’s education and it is a big step. It is also an amazing adventure for you and for your children.

To get started first gather up all of your patience and courage and keep them close. You will need them. Next put aside your expectations and hopes and take a moment to honestly evaluate your child and yourself. Consider his/her and your strengths and weaknesses and then give your child a hug.

The following seven tips have been culled from over twelve years of homeschooling mistakes, blunders, bad choices, successes and achievements and will hopefully help you to start homeschooling strong and keep going strong.

Tip #1 for New Homeschoolers: Have a Plan
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