In Penny Thoughts for the Homeschooler, veteran homeschooler Mary Kay Smith shares inspiring essays and photos to add warmth, sympathy, encouragement, motivation, beauty, and humor to your homeschool experience. Mary Kay is a writer, educational events coordinator, and editor of The Virginia Home Educator magazine. She is enthusiastic about homeschooling and loves to fuel other homeschoolers to actively pursue their goals. Her stories, reactions, and suggestions will add to the conversation about homeschooling, helping you think through the tough issues and create the homeschooling experience you want. You'll be glad you offered her "a penny for your thoughts!"