Ginny Seuffert
February 26, 2014
12,577 Views
by Ginny Seuffert | Master educator, John Taylor Gatto, abandoned the New York City government school system in the early 1990’s stating that he was not longer willing to “hurt children.” He has devoted his life since then to articulating a different vision of education that turns children into lifetime learners.
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Ginny Seuffert
January 13, 2014
15,066 Views
Families grapple with discipline in the home. Ginny Seuffert tackles an aspect of it by making etiquette part of and not an obstacle to homeschooling.
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Ginny Seuffert
December 28, 2013
9,761 Views
Every Catholic homeschooler knows the marks of the church – One, holy, catholic and apostolic. We recite them in the Creed at Mass, and they remind us of the nature of our Church. In much the same way, Catholic homeschooling has marks and characteristics too.
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Ginny Seuffert
December 14, 2013
9,045 Views
Sometimes it seems like the work for Mom is never ending in our large Catholic families. By Thanksgiving, the first quarter assignments have been completed and the homeschooling is clipping along nicely. Then Bang! Along comes the Christmas season, doubling the work load but halving the class time! It’s more than a little discouraging!
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Ginny Seuffert
October 26, 2013
9,689 Views
Little learners still have to memorize their math facts— addition, and subtraction—and Mom, or in this case Grandma, still has to drill them. Each time I open Math 2 For Young Catholics to one of those long drill pages, I think to myself that it must seem like approaching Mt. Everest to a little kid.
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Ginny Seuffert
September 27, 2013
48,580 Views
Concerned that ignoring Common Core will negatively impact your homeschool child's chances at a selective four-year university? Get the answer.
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Ginny Seuffert
August 17, 2013
9,886 Views
Stressed out home schooling moms tell me that it is not the actual home schooling that is sapping their strength. It’s not the housework, or yard work, or meal preparation. ...
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Ginny Seuffert
August 2, 2013
11,189 Views
Many of you find your school day schedule continuously interrupted by telephone calls and even unannounced visits from relatives and friends. One mom told me, “My extended family lives nearby, and while they are supportive of my home school, they just don’t get it!
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Seton Home Study School
July 13, 2013
1,592 Views
. You asked for it, and here it is! For years parents have listened to author, lecturer, and homeschool veteran Ginny Seuffert, send home the notion that clear, confident and ...
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Ginny Seuffert
July 9, 2013
11,172 Views
When you lie down, you need not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24) How can any mom and dad, much less parents of a ...
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Ginny Seuffert
July 1, 2013
13,353 Views
Some years ago, I taught the Confirmation class for our parish religious education program. The class was never rowdy or rude; my students were attentive and engaged – a pleasure ...
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Ginny Seuffert
May 3, 2013
8,563 Views
With 25 years of experience in homeschooling, Ginny Seuffert is adamant that nothing is more thorough or Catholic than Seton’s English courses.
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Ginny Seuffert
April 8, 2013
9,073 Views
Some subjects require more attention from parents, others are solid opportunities for students to learn how to study on their own. The question is how much?
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Ginny Seuffert
March 27, 2013
11,435 Views
Knowledgeable public school parents are very concerned about the Common Core curriculum and standards—and with good reason. Using the enticement of federal dollars, the present administration is dictating the curriculum ...
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Ginny Seuffert
March 1, 2013
9,394 Views
Ginny Seuffert answers the top 6 questions families have about writing book reports, drawing on her 20 years as a homeschool mom.
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Ginny Seuffert
February 1, 2013
7,266 Views
Many home schooling teachers wonder how much parental help with schoolwork is too much. Some would like to sit with each individual student, but simply do not have the time. ...
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Ginny Seuffert
January 24, 2013
6,655 Views
Most of us breathe a sigh of relief when Christmas shopping is finished, but then reality rears its ugly head, and we realize that birthdays are year round, and gift ...
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Ginny Seuffert
January 1, 2013
9,227 Views
Training the children to do their tasks on time and in a timely manner is no small feat, yet it can be done with planning, keeping to the schedule, and ...
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Ginny Seuffert
December 1, 2012
8,124 Views
Every fall, circumstances in the typical homeschool family line up to create a perfect educational opportunity. First, Mom is wistfully remembering how Dad grilled all summer as she tries to ...
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Ginny Seuffert
October 9, 2012
5,369 Views
My last two blog posts made the case for defunding the present public education system and passing on the cash to parents who will then be financially able to choose ...
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