FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
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The FPEA serves thousands of homeschooling families in Florida, delivering a wealth of support, guidance, and information to both new and longtime home educators. It involves a banding together of homeschoolers to accomplish the task of developing academic and personal excellence by sharing resources, creating connections, enhancing relationships, and breaking down barriers.
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
Summer is a time when homeschool parents often plan for a new school year, work with their students to catch up or get ahead and celebrate the completion of schoolwork and courses After my time spent in the public and private school world before starting Mr. D Live, I often heard these phrases used ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
I was raised with the “my way or the highway” approach to discipline by a career-military father. So when our strong-willed son came along, the problem was that my son just needed to toe the line, to shape up, to obey when I asked, how I asked, with a good attitude. I would go for long walks and ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy.” Miss Frizzle, science teacher extraordinaire, inspires her learners to step out of what’s comfortable, especially Arnold. You can, too! How we parent our teens empowers them to step out of what's comfortable and into what could be life-changing. Like ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
So, you’ve heard about the 2023 FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention, but you’re not sure whether it’s the right fit for you and your family. The event will be held from May 25 – 27 in sunny Orlando, and we truly believe that attending this convention will be a game-changer in your homeschool journey ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
Your plate is full. You don’t need more to do. But if you homeschool and occasionally ache for beauty, consider this question: “Are you making a beautiful homeschool?” First, we should agree on what beauty is and consider its divine source. You see, beauty is not a feeling but it evokes feelings ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
While most people who know of me consider me a conference speaker or an instructor of writing, some are aware that in my early adult life I was a full-time violin teacher and early childhood music educator. My change of career is an interesting story in itself, but what has interested me more over ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
Each year the FPEA Homeschool Convention is proud to bring together homeschool students, parents, educators, grandparents, curriculum vendors and more to join in community, share resources and equip each other to succeed. Families leave feeling refreshed, excited and prepared for another great year ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
As I write this, we’re enjoying summer break (read: no school). It’s a glorious time to get the house back in order, catch up on some busy work and let the kids do whatever kids like to do (read: not video games). I know so many homeschooling moms struggle through these wonderful times because they ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
An excerpt from the book Teach – creating independently responsible learners! Chapter 8: Do What You Love to Do I did an interview with some very successful people several years ago. I wanted to know what it was about them that allowed them to discover and achieve the kind of success they reached ..read more
FPEA Homeschool Florida Blog
1y ago
Homeschool parents, evaluation season is here! Florida law requires that you submit an annual educational evaluation which you must file with your district's school superintendent's office. Whether this is your first time homeschooling or if you just need a refresher, here’s what you need to know ..read more