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Judy Wnuk

Growing Students Who Love to Learn: JUDY'S HOMESCHOOL GARDENING TOOLS

2012 GROWING STUDENTS CONTEST
Learn more about homeschooling in general, or homeschooling with Sonlight this year,
and be eligible to win one of two prizes.

Brand new Sonlighters! Become eligible for a $100 Sonlight gift certificate.
  1. "Like" my Facebook page and gain *2* points.
  2. "Follow" my blog and gain *2* points. (Click on the "Join this site" button found in the sidebar on my blog.)
  3. Visit me at one of the events listed on the sidebar and gain *5* points. (Be sure to fill out a contact card when you visit my booth so I have a record of your visit.)
  4. Be brand new to Sonlight (never have ordered before) and gain *6* points.
"Liking" my Facebook page will automatically enter you in this year's contest if you Facebook message me with your name and email address. Deadline to enter is June 25th. Drawing will be held from the highest point holders on July 1st. The winner will be notified by email and announced here (first name, last initial only).

Returning Sonlighters! Become eligible to win a $50 Sonlight gift certificate.
  1. "Like" my Facebook page and gain *2* points.
  2. "Follow" my blog and gain *2* points. (Click on the "Join t his site" button found in the sidebar on my blog.)
  3. Visit me at one of the events listed on the sidebar and gain *5* points. (Be sure to fill  out a contact card when you visit my booth so I have a record of your visit.)
  4. Be one of my Sonlight customers and gain *6* points.
"Liking" my Facebook page will automatically enter you in this year's contest if you Facebook message me with your name and email address. Deadline to enter is June 25th. Drawing will be held from the highest point holders on July 1st. The winner will be notified by email and announced here (first name, last initial only).

Be sure to EMAIL ME if you have any questions.

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Whether you're considering homeschooling as an option, just beginning your homeschool journey,or many miles down the road, I hope you'll find something here that will help you. Homeschooling can sometimes be a trial, but the proper tools can be a big help in assisting you with growing students who love to learn. Check back often as my tool box grows and changes!
Feel free to email me with any questions.

PLANNING YOUR GARDEN:Choosing to homeschool is a big decision. Here are some resources that may help as you weigh the pros and cons ... and look to the future.

A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions.~Anonymous


PREPARING THE SOIL:
Good soil, the right fertilizer, a good supply of tools, and a basic knowledge of gardening all go into a successful garden. The same is true for homeschooling your children.

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.
~Mark Twain
PLANTING THE GARDEN:Creating the perfect plan for your homeschool may seem like an insurmountable task, but not when you have a personal consultant. There is a vast array of homeschool resources out there at your disposal, but not every curriculum works for every family. Let's work together to find out if a Sonlight Curriculum package is the best fit for your homeschool.
  1. Check out Sonlight Curriculum packages
  2. Request a Sonlight catalog
  3. Planning! (blog post with planning grid)
  4. Contact me for a personal consultation

The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles;
but to irrigate deserts.
~C.S. Lewis
TENDING YOUNG PLANTS:I don't have any formal training as a teacher ... How can I possibly teach someone to read? ... Math was my worst subject in school, there's no way I can help my child! All very real concerns, but I have the resources to address those issues!

The only person who is educated
is the one who has learned how to learn and change.
~Carl Rogers

WEEDING AND FERTILIZING:
Homeschooling is a long-term commitment that requires consistency, creativity and plain ole' "sticktoitiveness"! We often struggle with our homeschooling because we run out of ideas or simply need to interact with others who share our passion and understand our experiences.

A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.
~Thomas Carruthers

HARVESTING:
The day does finally come when your students enter high school and the end is in sight. The high school years are a unique time to focus on your child's strengths and desires. Homeschooling opens doors for job shadowing, volunteering, and other opportunities that give your student an edge as he/she leaves your home. Some of the most intimidating years of homeschooling don't have to be so ...

Formal education will make you a living,
self-education will make you a fortune.
~Jim Rohn
REFRESHMENT:
Homeschooling is a full-time commitment ... 24/7, 365 days a year. We tend to focus so much on the plants we're tending and nurturing, that we often forget the gardener. The energy and excitement that launched your school year may be a distant memory by the time you hit the winter months. So whether you call it a "teacher in-service" or a mental health day ... be sure to schedule some time for *you*!