Clues We Homeschool

Originally Written December 21, 2012

We have white boards and other school supplies in our front room.
We go to concerts in the middle of the 'school day'.
We plan our outings around when there will be fewer crowds.
We're used to people looking at us funny when we're out in public during the middle of the day.
We take breaks when we need them...not when the bell rings.
Our children like watching shows like 'American Ride', 'NOVA', and 'Mythbusters'.
A typical response when asked to join us; '...just one more page', or 'I'm almost done with the chapter.'.
We love all the free events/resources at the library. (We're a bit partial to free events in general.)
It's not unusual for our library cards to be 'maxed out'.
We love to go online and find out random (and not so random) information.
The kids love to pursue their own interests.
We read, write, and do math in real life ways. (Along with science, P.E., and art.)
There's no 'homework' in the evening.
We get excited about 'cool' resources.
We have our own inside jokes.
We get to be together.
Our family is stronger than it used to be.
We multi-task with hikes up the canyon or along the river taking in several curriculum topics.
It's amazing what kids learn when they don't even realize it.