According to statistics, homeschooling in the United States has increased 74% in the last eight years.
Why? We do not believe that it is because of a lack of faith in our public school systems as much as it is a growing desire to see MORE education and more focus on real issues that will eventually effect the home.
We have toured this country for many years teaching and presenting in thousands of schools and have addressed not only hundreds of thousands of school students but their very concerned parents. Disaster preparedness is always an issue that raises more questions than it provides answers. How do I teach it to my children without frightening them? How do I deal with the tough issues after a disaster? Do I allow my kids to see the news of current disasters? How do I involve them in our planning?
We have found that the world of disaster preparedness is a wide world of educational opportunity filled with science, history, social science, mathematics and literature. It is through this new blog that we intend to provide those tips, stories and insights that we have shared as we toured. Stay tuned here for programs, guides and curriculum additions as well.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Success Stories

As I tour the nation, it is encouraging to receive letters of thanks and recommendation. It is that kind of encouragement that sometimes makes the difference between quitting and continuing when things are not so easy. It is for that reason that every once in a while, when we run across a family excelling in the homeschool world, that we will feature them here on this blog.
Jason and Andrea Soldini were married in 1994 and had their first child in 1996. They began homeschooling in 2001 with their oldest daughter. In 1999 they had another daughter and in 2008 they adopted a son.
Their site, http://www.homeschoolingbythebook.com/ is truly an amazing testament to what they have accomplished. Check out their online “store” run by their 10 and 12 year old children and make sure you browse through their incredible field trips under “adventures”!
Jason and Andrea have a new book available too!
The family is inspiring and their approach to homeschooling is absolutely exceptional.