Patty Sprenger is a parent living north of Chicago. About 6 years ago she took the plunge to become a Light Way Home Education Designer. She blogged the beginning of the journey and now you can read her latest update.  If you live in the area and would like to connect with Patty, contact us here at Light Way Schools. 

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FREEDOM

Posted by Terry Damlos on Sunday, July 27, 2014, In : Education 
Do you remember the first time you you stopped feeling totally free?  I do...I was in kindergarten (mind you, this was a long time ago, but I still remember it vividly!)  We had to to pass all these skills and do them in a certain way, or we would not be allowed to move on to first grade. I was very nervous and stressed...what if I wanted to tie my shoe a different way...nope...had to do it a certain way!  Why was this losing my freedom...because I was being pushed to do something in a certai...
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I'm Homeschooling My Kids This Year

Posted by Patty Kendziora-Sprenger on Thursday, June 19, 2014, In : Patty's Blog 

So world I am homeschooling my kids this year. Take that in. REACT. 


You are crazy. That is a lot of work. Why? I could never do that. Are you sure? Maybe you’ll change your mind. Aren’t you worried about socialization? My husband thinks that is a bad idea. 

How do you know you can do it? What makes you qualified to teach? I wish I could do that. 

Why are you pulling them both out? I wish we had better schools. You should talk to the school. You can do it because you are a hippie. You are br...
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