What's Your Funniest Homeschool Story?

This month for our parent support night we had a writing competition. Moms and Dads were challenged to show off their writing skills and share their funniest homeschool stories. Then they had to present the story to the other parents. Extra points were awarded for the use of props.

I haven't laughed so hard in a looonnnnggg time. One story was entitled "Peace and Quiet" if you homeschool you know just the title was a joke! Another began with the concerns expressed by the four (public schooled) older brothers when they found out their mom was going to homeschool their baby sister. (She is a late in life child and a good fifteen years younger then her sibs) Mom and Dad then proceeded to act out various phone calls from the school. "Mrs. B. your son brought a hunting knife to school and while we know that he didn't intend to use it, he has committed a crime." "Mrs. B. your son was in an altercation and has been suspended" "Mrs. B. your son has been baned from the bus" Ultimately Mrs. B. has decide that she can't do any worse then the Public School did. The stories went on and the laughs continued.

I also got a rare incite into the lives of the parents I educate with. It was so fun to see this side of them. Many shared how the writing project was good for them to experience a writing project from the "student" side again.

Cash prizes were awarded for the first three places. Judging was done by all those in attendance. Each person received one ballot and cast their vote at the end. Congratulations to the winners! Sagemommy took first! To see my contribution...Check back tomorrow.