SC Homeschool Numbers Up - News & Commentary

In South Carolina the number of parents choosing home school for their kids is growing. Studies show over the last ten years, home schooling has more than doubled across the state. Right now the South Carolina Association of Independent ...

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FAMOUS HOMESCHOOLERS (YOU TUBE VIDEO)

I was on You Tube earlier today looking up something for my son & I stubbled across this video on famous homeschoolers. I didn't realize how many famous people were homeschooled from artists, presidents, writters, etc! ...

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Homeschool Village ~ Goals for the New Year

For the next little bit, I'll be part of the guest panel at the Homeschool Village and chiming in on different questions that are being asked. This week the question is: "Do you encourage your homeschoolers to set new year goals?" ...

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Finding Affordable Homeschooling Curriculum | Complete Curriculum ...

When considering homeschooling, one of the first concerns to come up is cost. Not everyone who has made the decision to home school can afford private teachers or high priced materials. It is important to note that how much is spent on ...

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Using A Homeschool Curriculum Based On Your Child's Learning Style ...

The moment you identify the style of learning that your child possesses, you can then plan an appropriate home school curriculum. Singing and conversational learning should be done in a child with aural learning style. ...

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Eclectic Homeschoolers - HomeschoolBlogger.com

One of the hardest tasks facing homeschooling parents is selecting the right mix of materials for each child. The web is full of homeschool curriculum lists, homeschool material discussions, and homeschool resource reviews. ...

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The Carnival of Homeschooling is up - Making Time for Things That Matter

This week's Carnival of Homeschooling is being hosted by Janice Campbell at Taking Time For Things That Matter.

Janice used the name of her blog as the theme for the carnival. She starts with:

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Are you ready for 2011? For the last Carnival of Homeschooling for 2010, we have a loose collection of posts under the general topic of Making Time for Things that Matter. I find that the beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on the year just past and think ahead to what we'd like to see happen in the new year. At the very least, it's a good time to count blessings!
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Hip Homeschool Hop - 12/28/10 - The Homeschool Chick

We are so thrilled that you have joined us for the last Hip Homeschool Hop of 2010. We have had an awesome year with all of you wonderful homeschooling moms and have had so much fun bringing you some great homeschool giveaways. ...

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Home School Book Review · "Healthy Food from Healthy Soils: A ...

A blog devoted to book reviews, primarily of children's literature and books for teens/young adults, from a Biblical worldview by a homeschooling father.

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Homeschool Calendars - Oh My Stinkin Heck

Most of my calendar and scheduling information isn't something grandparents would be interested in, but it got me to thinking about how useful this tool would be for individual homeschooling families or homeschool groups. Read the rest… ...

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Home School Myths: No Socialization" Myth of Homeschooling | Help ...

Home School Myths: No Socialization Myth of Homeschooling One of the greatest myths that exist about the homeschooling phenomenon is that children.

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What is the best online high school homeschooling program?

You will want to make sure you are working with an accredited home school or online high school program. I suggest you view the free demo at http://www.greatlakesacademyonline.com and then you will discuss the classes as well as why ...

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December 25th - Christmas Day, Laws of Motion and River Crossing

It's December 25th...Merry Christmas! Check out the final day for the Advent Calendar. December 25th activities include a coloring surprise, a puzzle Christmas Card and a card I made in the 4th grade. With it, I offer my sincere wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~Beverly~

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Homeschool Highlights - Week of December 19, 2010

Not planning on doing the typical homeschool week. There is more things to do besides workbooks, but life learning is going on! Since homeschooling is more of a way of life for us, we are doing more preparations for the holidays and ...

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Homemaking, Homesteading, and Homeschooling in a Hotel - Blog ...

Welcome to my world…I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Jason and mom to five beautiful blessings, Ariella, Kaylah, Milana, Jason, and Cienna. We are a homeschooling family living in and managing a small motel in Montana. ...

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Giggles and Scribbles - Blog Archive - What Every Homeschool Group ...

Last Friday our homeschooling group of mothers and daughters only (sorry boys) had our first GNO (Girls Night Out). It was a huge success! Since it is close to Christmas, we had a Christmas theme, exchanged ornaments, and the girls made ...

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Famous Homeschoolers | Home School Programs

Famous homeschoolers...what will YOUR child be? ...

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December 23rd - The Fed, Roots and Pfeffernusse

It's December 23rd...only 2 days until Christmas. Check out the Advent Calendar filled with activities for you to enjoy while you countdown to Christmas. December 23rd activities include a recipe for Doughnut Snowmen and instructions to make Folded Paper Wreath Christmas Tree Ornament. We used to fold gum wrappers like this, I'll have to make one for old-times sake!

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How can I convince my mom to home school me and do you know any ...

kyle XY: If you have an issue with homeschooling than why are you in the homeschooling section. I don't need my world to be perfect and just because I would prefer an enviornment that allows me to excel in my SCHOOLWORK does not give ...

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Do cons homeschool because their kids are too stupid for real ...

Question by Obama Knows Best: Do cons homeschool because their kids are too stupid for real school? It seems only cons home school, so is it because their.

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Home Schooling or Schooling at Home? - Homeschool - Families.com

Recently I have made big changes in my homeschool. After years of teaching from a Charlotte Mason/Eclectic method, I have enrolled my two older children in a virtual academy. This was not an easy decision as I am not one to think ...

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Homeschool Buyers Co-op Offers Home school Health And Science ...

Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2010 The Homeschool Buyers Co-op, a leader in home school resources, announced.

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Homeschool Graduate Showcase - Homeschool Highschool

Homeschooling at About.com has a section titled Homeschool Graduate Showcase. This nifty (yep, I just said nifty!) website offers students who have recently graduated from a home education program a chance at recognition. ...

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Why Homeschool: The Carnival of Homeschooling is up - The 12 Days ...

Mission statement: On this blog we explore why homeschooling can be a better option for children and families than a traditional classroom setting. We'll also explore homeschooling issues in general, educational thoughts, family issues, ...

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team catholic: homeschooling 101

Yesterday I tweeted Marc Cardaronella about my formula for producing non-awkward homeschoolers and it's slightly more than 140 characters so it ends up here. I should clarify that I have tremendous respect for parents and think they ...

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The Carnival of Homeschooling is up - The Homeschoolers 12 Days of Christmas

Kat is hosting this week's Carnival of Homeschooling at No Fighting, No Biting!

The carnival starts with:

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Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling! With only a few days left before Christmas, I thought I would take the opportunity to help share what our family and many others are doing to prepare for December 25th. There is on youtube a large family 12 days of Christmas and a public school 12 days of winter version (thanks CMR!).
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Carnival of Homeschooling: The Homeschoolers 12 days of Christmas

Carnival of Homeschooling: The Homeschoolers 12 days of Christmas. The carnival is hosted this week at No Fighting, No Biting!: The Homeschoolers 12 days of Christmas. Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling! With only a few days left ...

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Homeschool Networking Group | Zion-Benton Public Library

This informal, parent-run meeting is for all homeschoolers and those just thinking about homeschooling. Please bring a snack and a drink, along with a craft or board game for the kids to enjoy while parents network. ...

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No Fighting, No Biting!: The Homeschoolers 12 days of Christmas

Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling! With only a few days left before Christmas, I thought I would take the opportunity to help share what our family and many others are doing to prepare for December 25th. ...

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Home School Cirriculum - Should I homeschool my children? | Web Ink

One of the first questions most parents ask is does home schooling actually work, and isn’t it going to take up to much of my time, how can I get all that I need done and home school. However homeschoolers are aware that all the ...

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Tips for New Homeschoolers | Help & Teach Our Children

Tips for New Homeschoolers Are you interested in homeschooling, but are unsure of how to start? The weight of the responsibility can seem very.

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Myth of Homeschooling - The Harder Road at Coffee is not Navy Blue

There seems to be a perception of homeschooling that it takes a real living saint, or otherwise extremely virtuous person to be able to homeschool. This is a complete myth! Homeschoolers are real people, with real struggles – just like ...

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How to Get Good Deals On Used Homeschool Books | Online Home Schooling

How to Get Good Deals On Used Homeschool Books There are so many things that you can do when you are homeschooling or teaching your kids at home.

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The Top Reasons For Homeschooling - www.utosf.org

One popular reason for the decision to home school is the concern for the quality of public and private education. Many parents are concerned that their children may not receive the proper education in a public school. ...

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Homeschooling or Public School Where do I start? | Web Ink

http://www.homeschoolingvspublicschool.info provides advice and information on many aspects of homeschooling and public school and can also be your best home school resource with information on such things as the advantages and ...

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Reminder - send in a post for the next Carnival of Homeschooling

With Christmas only a week away I'm sure many of you are rushing around hectically trying to take care of the last minute details.

If you have a few minutes, please send in your submission to the next Carnival of Homeschooling, which will be held at No Fighting, No Biting!

Go here for the instructions on sending in a submission.

As always, entries to the Carnival of Homeschooling are due Monday evening at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.




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Homeschooling Tips Just For You

There are thousands of homeschooling tips and all of them are valuable to some degree, but the 7 homeschooling tips in this article are among the most valuable. Read on to experience homeschooling success.

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Homeschool persecution around the world | No Apologies

Homeschool persecution around the world. Click here to watch the video on YouTube. Public date: December 17th, 2010. Categories: News Tags: Botswana, Brazil, Domenic Johansson, Germany, Home School Legal Defense Association, ...

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Homeschooling in Nova Scotia, Canada - Blog Archive - Freebies! E ...

Homeschooling in Nova Scotia, Canada. A homeschooling mother of two enjoys sharing information about homeschooling in our beautiful province! ... Homeschooling in Nova Scotia. Topics: homeschool, Nova Scotia, review ...

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Messy Homeschoolers

"You've heard of eclectic homeschoolers and relaxed homeschoolers. How about messy homeschoolers? I once read an article in a now-defunct magazine aimed at large families, detailing how to give a good impression in public. The premise was that if your large brood was well-dressed and well-behaved every time they went somewhere together they would [...]

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OJTA Sensational Homeschooling: Sensational Homeschooling Mama ...

"One thing I know for sure: I cannot be a home school mom!" Ah….famous last words! How does a mother opposed to homeschooling end up as a homeschooling mom who embraces it and endorses it? Well, that would be me, and no one is more ...

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KEJAR PAKET C Google Alert - homeschooling

Homeschooling toolbar makes connecting a snap Examiner.com Launched yesterday, the Christian Home School Hub has just developed a toolbar for homeschoolers. Downloading the new toolbar is abosultely free and it . ...

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U.S. A REFUGE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS - FOR NOW - The Desert Rock Voice

Homeschooling is illegal in Germany. In 2007, the German Supreme Court ruled that parents could lose custody of their children if they homeschooled. Before the Romeikes were granted asylum in the U.S., the family was fined $10000 and ...

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The Homeschooling Debate | 4u-2 Articles

Image by knitting iris The Homeschooling Debate Free Online Articles Directory ...

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Adventures in Mama-Land: Homeschool Diary #8: 7 Teves, 5771 - post ...

It's tough enough keeping up with the homeschooling! Monday. Hebrew reading/writing: Kriyah v'Od; Monday math: Clocks & Miquon; Playdate. Tuesday. My last aerobics class; NEW! All About Me: post-Chanukah Lapbook in progress ...

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Compute: Rosetta Stone likely meets homeschoolers' foreign ...

Can Rosetta Stone Homeschool software replace all language learning? Certainly not. But a package like this can provide an amazing foundation for a lifetime of learning that before was closed to homeschoolers and others, ...

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Home Spun Juggling: Carnival of Homeschooling: 42 edition

Welcome to the Number 42 edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling! Early this December, I celebrated my 42nd birthday. My son loves that I'm at birthday number 42. I now hold the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and ...

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Field Notes: Homeschool Launch File Sharing

I've added a homeschooling helps link on my sidebar. This is a free file sharing network for all homeschoolers. Creative homeschooling moms have agreed to upload some of the things they've created to help the homeschooler in you. ...

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Excellent Video About Homeschooling | Suburban Wife, Crazy Life

Random thoughts, pictures of things I love, and anything I feel like writing about.

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Help! I'm Homeschooling and I Just Can't Stop!

Homeschoolers fall into an unusual category of educators. They tend to be passionate about what they do, and they tend to be constant learners. But that doesn't always mean that they have a book in hand or that they are studying ...

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Homeschooling: Educating for Success - Homeschoolers-Cyber Monday ...

For those homeschoolers who got past Black Friday and want to cash in on Cyber Monday, there is an opportunity crafted just for you. Lee Binz of TheHomeScholar.com has created a record keeping system that netted her two homeschooled ...

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Homeschool | Advice On Finding A Homeschooling Mentor ...

As a homeschooling parent you might be interested to learn that one of the most important assets you can have is a relationship with a homeschooling mentor. Put.

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How to Figure Out Which Homeschooling Curriculum Will Work ...

So you have made a decision to have your kid's homeschooled. Excellent for you! There is lots of evidence that proves that kids who are homeschooled have higher test scores, better grades and perform better in college and the work force ...

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Giving Thanks at Our New Adventures in Homeschooling

I am thankful to GOD first and foremost for the calling to homeschool our only child and so thankful to have made some new friends who homeschool as well. I also want to thank my husband who has so much confidence in me to teach our ...

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November 27th - The Nobel Prize, Train Stations and Anticipation

Here's a more detailed list of November Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for November 27th.

Nobel Prize Established
On November 27, 1867, Alfred Bernard Nobel left the bulk of his estate to establish the Nobel Prize. Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer and innovator remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes.

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Talibiddeen Jr.: Homeschooling Styles: Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason (January 1, 1842 – January 16, 1923) was a British educator who invested her life in improving the quality of children's education. Her ideas led to a method used by some homeschoolers. (Wikipedia) ...

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November 25th - Dynamite, Reindeer and Parfait

Here's a more detailed list of November Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for November 25th.

Thanksgiving Day
The American Thanksgiving holiday began as a feast of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago. Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday in November in the United States; and the 2nd Monday in October in Canada. Thanksgiving commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.

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Tips for Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum | Democracy PLC

Homeschooling children is becoming more popular. While it was once very rare to choose to teach your kids at home, now lots of families choose to do just that. Homeschooled children don't let socialization interfere with other ...

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How To Teach Your Children - How to Choose Your Homeschooling ...

There are many good reasons for deciding to homeschool your children. Perhaps you don't like how your local public schools are run. You may dislike the school's curriculum? Sometimes it's the family bonds. ...

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I want to start homeschooling my 4 year old? | 4u-2 Articles

by wmshc_kiwi Question by DM: I want to start homeschooling my 4 year old? I have a 1 and 4 year old and I want to start homeschooling? Does anyone know w...

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Molding Minds Homeschool - life. love. learning.

Here at Home School Enrichment, we believe homeschooling is the best lifestyle a Christian family can have. And, we want you to experience that joy and fulfillment throughout your entire homeschool journey! Keep reading for just a few ...

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Why Homeschool: The winners of the 6th annual Homeschool Blog contest

Mission statement: On this blog we explore why homeschooling can be a better option for children and families than a traditional classroom setting. We'll also explore homeschooling issues in general, educational thoughts, family issues, ...

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How do i make friends when im homeschooled and have social anxiety ...

I'm home schooled and have social anxiety and don't go out! when i was at school i had no friends and that is one of the reasons i left i did try making friends.

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Smooth Stones Academy: Getting Started Homeschooling - Part Two ...

Once a family has made the decision to homeschool most assume the next step in the journey is deciding what materials they will use to educate their children. This is important to be sure but there is yet something that precedes this. ...

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November 23rd - Presidents, Jukeboxes and Cranberries

Here's a more detailed list of November Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for November 23rd.

1804 - Franklin Pierce's Birthday
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States. Franklin Pierce's tone was mournful at his inauguration because his 11 year old son was killed in a train accident just two months before. Pierce supported the Compromise of 1850. He repealed the Missouri Compromise with the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The Kansas-Nebraska Act let settlers in those territories decide for themselves whether to allow slavery. This resulted in violence and was a prelude to the Civil War. Pierce lost public support and didn't run for a second term.

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MrsMamaHen.com: The Carnival of Homeschooling: Our Great Nation

These blog posts also demonstrate the creativity, imagination, uniqueness and perseverance of homeschoolers. How about creating a Cranberry Playdough to inspire imagination? That's what what Maureen did at "Homeschool Mo." ...

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National Homeschool Academy: Public Schools "Dumping" on ...

In an online publication of the Houston Chronicle, a recent article on homeschooling should have stirred up the frustration of all of those who try to homeschool with integrity and purpose. Homeschooling has been increasing in number ...

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You Can't HANDLE the Homeschooling! | Pioneer Woman Homeschooling ...

Note: I try to post this twice a year at least. It's been several months...and it's time. I want to catch any new readers th...

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The Homeschool Desk: Not just your stereotypical homeschoolers.

In this week's Blog Cruise, Crewmates are being asked to debunk Homeschooling Myths. There are plenty of them going around, and I have to admit, some of them even make me laugh out loud. I'll just address a few here, and then let you ...

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Home School Book Review · "Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice ...

A blog devoted to book reviews, primarily of children's literature and books for teens/young adults, from a Biblical worldview by a homeschooling father.

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Curfews and Homeschoolers - Homeschooling

Continue reading Curfews and Homeschoolers by Larry and Susan Kaseman, from the March-April, 1999 issue of Home Education Magazine. Subscribe today and support the magazine that's been supporting, informing and empowering homeschooling ...

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Homeschool Networking Group - Kids @ ZB Library

Homeschool Networking Group. Posted by zblibrary on November 10, 2010. This informal, parent-run meeting is for all homeschoolers and those just thinking about homeschooling. Please bring a snack and a drink, along with a craft or board ...

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- You Are Homeschooling??? What about... Guiding Light Homeschool

The next myth I would like to bring up is homeschoolers do not live in a real world, with real people, diversity and democracy. As mentioned above we do a lot of things outside our home. And I would have to say this is a myth as well ...

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Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers: Homeschool Showcase #60

Homeschool Showcase Welcome to the November 15, 2010 edition of Homeschool Showcase, where we spotlight all the encouraging, inspiring and just plain fun ways that homeschooling families live and learn together. ...

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Learn About Homeschool Curriculum Reviews

All parents want the best education for their children, perhaps none more so than homeschooling parents. With so many homeschool curriculums available on the market today, it has become necessary to find reviews that can help parents ...

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Typing Games for Homeschooling

When used correctly, typing games can be a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to help their students improve their keyboarding skills.

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Online Homeschooling | How To Begin Homeschooling Your Child ...

Homeschooled children reap many benefits. They usually score higher on standardized testing, have one-on-one learning time, and a curriculum tailored to their s.

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SyracuseDoula - Another Crunchy Birth Blogger: Homeschooling Everyone

Our week was fairly productive considering that while I was away at a birth all day Monday and Tuesday, apparently my husband told the babysitters that the kids didn't have to do schoolwork. That threw our homeschool plans off a little ...

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Do-It-Yourself Free Online Homeschooling Curriculum

Create your own personalized homeschool plan using free online resources.

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Reminder - send in a post for the next Carnival of Homeschooling

Don't forget to send in your submission to the next Carnival of Homeschooling, which will be held at NerdFamily Blog.

Go here for the instructions on sending in a submission.

As always, entries to the Carnival of Homeschooling are due Monday evening at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.




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Home School Book Review · "Homeschooling for Eternity"

A blog devoted to book reviews, primarily of children's literature and books for teens/young adults, from a Biblical worldview by a homeschooling father.

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Articles.vp.ly - Home School Resource - Help With High School ...

Home School Resource - Help With High School Homeschooling Free Online Articles Directory.

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Why Homeschool: Another reason to home school - to avoid jail time

Mission statement: On this blog we explore why homeschooling can be a better option for children and families than a traditional classroom setting. We'll also explore homeschooling issues in general, educational thoughts, family issues, ...

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Another reason to home school - to avoid jail time

I find it amazing that people are so quick to try and force others to do what they think is a good idea.

Personally I think there should be a minimal set of behaviors which are not tolerated, murder, theft and so on. Most of the rest should be encouraged but not forced or even legislated. Yes eating too much fat is bad for a body, but we shouldn't be forced to follow someone else's idea of the one true way.

Skip Your Parent-Teacher Conference, Go to Jail? is a classic example of this. Yes I'm sure that meeting your child's teacher will help your child do better at school, but why do we have to force parents to attend the parent-teacher conferences? The article starts:

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Show up for your child's parent-teacher conference or go to jail: the choice could be yours in Michigan, if a county prosecutor has her way.

Just as parent-teacher conference season is shifting into high gear in schools across the country, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is championing a law that would require parents to participate in at least one parent-teacher conference a year or spend up to three days in the slammer.
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Laws like this typically have little flexibility. If a student only has one parent, and the parent is working two child, often the law doesn't care.

This would be a bad idea and I hope the community pushes back.

(Hat tip: Guerrilla Homeschooling)

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Homeschool Nursery | Homeschooling

homeschoolers individual may work as volunteers or apprentices in the community, often find such opportunities after exploring many options. Finally, some facilities may in turn provide services to homeschoolers after have had ...

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Great Homeschooling Links: November 5, 2010

Great links for homeschoolers – November 5, 2010. ... Follow HSC on Facebook. The Homeschool Classroom on Facebook. Recent Posts. Great Homeschooling Links: November 5, 2010 · Life Lessons Learned · Top Ten Inventions Homeschoolers Love ...

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National Homeschool Academy: Dissatisfied With Public Schools?

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in its The Condition of Education, 2009 Report, 38% of the homeschoolers in this country are homeschooling for reasons related to public school safety concerns, ...

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National Homeschool Academy: Homeschooling FAQs-Can My Child Get ...

One of the biggest concerns that non-homeschooling families ask when they speak to homeschooling friends or acquaintances is, "But won't that prevent 'Little Johnny' from going to college?" Even among some homeschooling families, ...

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High School Homeschooler: Homeschooling Is College Prep (Party 1)

But I soon realized that, contrary to common belief, homeschoolers have no disadvantage in the college admissions process, and there is no reason why we cannot be successful in college and beyond. In fact, numerous studies have revealed ...

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a homeschooling carnival - October 27, 2010 :: Garden of Learning

Beatrice Owen presents 50 Awesome & Inspiring TED Talks for Homeschoolers posted at Bachelor Of Science, saying, "The list of TED talks compiled in the article will make students put their thinking caps and notice that the world around ...

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Interview with Laura Weldon

Our long-time HEM "Questions and Answers" columnist, Laura Grace Weldon, is the author of Free Range Learning: How Homeschooling Changes Everything. She shares research on how we all learn, ways we can connect with others, ideas for helping to create a nurturing community for our children, and insights from homeschoolers around the world. Mary Nix interviewed [...]

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North Carolina Homeschool "ology" - Support NC Homeschoolers in ...

Sometimes that is "How to" Homeschool in NC and sometimes it is simply posting information on activities and events. On occasion I post a "Homeschooling In The News" type blog. This particular posting is basically just my personal ...

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Homeschooling Book | Home School Books for Sale

Homeschooling is a great way to make a children's book smart. The downside is that home schooling hinders social development. school children at home tend to be bright and social education delayed. To protect her son, preventing them ...

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The Mommy Journey: 3rd Homeschool Conference

3rd Homeschool Conference. I attended the 3rd Philippines Homeschooling Conference last Saturday. The theme was Nation Building Begins At Home. It was very inspiring to see and meet fellow homeschoolers here in the Philippines. ...

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Ars orandi: the Art and Beauty of Traditional Catholicism: Mom's ...

Mom's Homeschool Notebook: Spelling. Spelling can be one of the most challenging skills to convey to the home schooled student. The importance of spelling is often underestimated by many homeschoolers, much to detriment of the child. ...

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Blog Cruise - Homeschooling Styles at TOS Homeschool Crew

Homeschoolers are a diverse bunch! The wonderful thing about homeschooling is that we can choose what works best for our family and our students' learning styles too. This week's Blog Cruise question asks TOS Crewmates "What is your ...

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How to Choose Curriculum for Homeschooling | Deosaie Articles

Homeschooling is becoming more and more common place. Some time ago homeschooling was though of as only for religious families. Many different types of families are now making the choice to homeschool their kids.

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I Am Homeschooling a Teenager | Pioneer Woman Homeschooling | Ree ...

I am homeschooling a teenager. There are days I look across the table and see her sitting as tall in her seat as I sit i...

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Homeschooling with the Seasons of Life

With the coming of fall, we tend toward stories and learning activities about apples and pumpkins. A study of Columbus or the Pilgrims naturally fits well during this time of year. Winter, Spring, Summer, or fall, there's no shortage of ...

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This week's Carnival of Homeschooling is up - We Are Clark Kent

This week's Carnival of Homeschooling is up at Corn and Oil.

Susan starts with:

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You are likely thinking this is odd. Let me explain. There has been much talk in the last couple of weeks about the new documentary concerning public school education called: Waiting for Superman. It's a story that pulls hard at your heart in following 5 children and their educational realities. I suspect that like me, many homeschoolers following this issue want to shout: Just homeschool.

But we're a tiny minority compared to the millions and millions who are part of the public school community. What we live and learn every day is hard to explain unless you're doing it. To much of our society, we could be that incognito, even nerdy sort of fellow with the glasses, known as Clark Kent. But we go against societal norms valuing that time where our children often feel like a Superman or Wonder Woman.
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Fly on over and see the many ways you are like a Superman or Wonder Woman.

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Blessed Life: homeschooling

We have been on a roll with homeschooling these last few weeks... I love that we have some sort of a schedule now, the kids are doing math pretty much every day, reading, science gets done in a variety of ways every day too. ...

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An Online Homeschool Offers Many Advantages | Online Home Schooling

An Online Homeschool Offers Many Advantages A lot of parents nowadays are considering homeschooling for their children. You can find a lot of.

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Homeschool Online Curriculum | Homeschooling

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Should homeschooling students even go to college? Yes! This article offers practical tips to get home school high school students ready for :the world.

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Part 2 of my little series will deal with more of the "nuts and bolts" of home education, containing more of the logistics for homeschooling in Minnesota. Keep in mind that some of what I say may be specific to my state; be sure to ...

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A blog devoted to book reviews, primarily of children's literature, from a Biblical worldview by a homeschooling father.

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Here's a more detailed list of October Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for October 22nd.

1797 - First Parachute Jump
On October 22, 1797, Andre-Jacques Garnerin made his first successful parachute jump above Paris. He first ascended to an altitude of 3,200 feet in a balloon, then jumped from the basket. He landed about half a mile from the takeoff site unharmed. After his first jump, he included an air vent at the top of the parachutes.

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The September-October issue of Home Education Magazine is still the current issue, and it features an interview with Virginia homeschooling mom Jeanne Faulconer, the articles editor for Home Education Magazine, editor of the VaHomeschoolers Voice, and a speaker on homeschooling and family issues. Articles in this issue include First Year Homeschool Blues, Building Your Home [...]

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The topic of Homeschooling seems to bring out defensiveness on both sides of the issue. Today we had a debate show on the pros and cons of homeschooling. Our.

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For Christian children going to school or studying via Christian homeschooling is one of the more important milestones in their lives. The many home school programs that you can find are an indication of this popularity.

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I cannot entirely agree with the ideas I've read about recent in regard to ideas of play-and-learn teaching. In my own experience and seeing children in public, private, and home school.

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The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling Online | Help & Teach Our Children

In olden times schooling was more of a household affair. The parents or family members schooled children at home. The times have changed now, but.

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Why Homeschoolers are Turning to Distance Learning and Correspondence SchoolsWhile correspondence schools used.

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Q & A - Organizing For Homeschooling | Homeschool Ninja

Q: I homeschool two girls ages 8 and 10 and would like to have ideas to organize our home. I don't have a "school room" but I use our dining room and store things around the house. How could I organize our home in a way that our whole ...

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Weekend Links - Simple Homeschool

Thanks for visiting Simple Homeschool. If you subscribe to the blog via RSS feed or via email, you'll get helpful tips for homeschooling sent straight to you, for free! A Preschool Education at Home :: Life as Mom Why Teenagers.

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Reminder - send in a post for the next Carnival of Homeschooling

Don't forget to send in your submission to the next Carnival of Homeschooling, which will be held at Homeschool Curriculum and Parenting Advice.

Go here for the instructions on sending in a submission.

As always, entries to the Carnival of Homeschooling are due Monday evening at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.




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We explore why homeschooling can be a better option for children, families and society than our current government school system. We'll also explore homeschooling issues in general, educational thoughts, family issues, and some other ...

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MSNBC.com has a nice article on homeschooling: Home-schooling parents turn to blogs, Facebook for help.

Several homeschooler bloggers are quoted:

Carolyn Morrison - Guilt Free Home Schooling
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Great Homeschool Conventions is hosting four outstanding conferences beginning in March of 2011 featuring hundreds of exhibitors, amazing speakers and an opportunity for homeschooling families to connect. TUJUNGA, CA, October 01, ...

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There are various online home school resources that parents can use in a homeschool curriculum. These educational resources can help parent impart knowledge and skills to their kids in a fun and loving manner.

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De-Schooling is one of the most important aspect while homeschooling. It prevents the students from getting bored and monotonous with academics. De-Schooling also helps to bind the students and the instructor avoiding clashes and ...

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The HomeSchool Village: Link Up - Blast From The Past!

Meet other homeschoolers, the HSV panel, and special homeschooling guests: Amy Stults, co-founder Heart of the Matter Online, Tiany Davis founder The Homeschool Lounge, and Darcy Milder blogging at My 3 Boybarians ...

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Latter-day Homeschooling: Being a Homeschooling Advocate

I recently attended a meeting between our local homeschool co-op and the local candidates running for state house and senate seats. The meeting opened my eyes to the need to be more involved in knowing and protecting my rights to ...

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Todayshow.com is doing a weeklong web-only series on homeschooling. So far, the coverage has been good, taking different angles. The gist of the article is that past stereotypes and stigmas are fading as homeschooling moves mainstream. ...

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We are going to break-down the ups and downs of homeschooling. We will also have special guests from the Homeschool community to answer to your questions about the homeschooling option. Whether you are a Home school parent or a public ...

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Homeschoolers do not need an accredited diploma to go on to college. Universities across the nation accept homeschoolers, even actively recruit them every year, many of whom do not have an accredited diploma, but simply homeschooled ...

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Welcome to the September 20, 2010 edition of Homeschool Showcase, where we spotlight all the encouraging, inspiring and just plain fun ways that homeschooling families live and learn together. Wow! Can you believe it is officially fall ...

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Great Homeschooling Links: September 24, 2010

Great links for homeschoolers from around the Internet – September 24, 2010.

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Editor's Note: CNN Correspondent Carol Costello and Producer Bob Ruff bring us this report about home schooling from Oklahoma. "Isabelle, you're next.

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UPDATE: MathCounts has reconsidered its policy in regards to homeschoolers thanks to Home School Legal Defense Association.

Update to Eligibility Guidelines for Homeschools and Virtual Schools; 09-10 Participants will be Grandfathered into 10-11 Program Year

After taking all concerns into account, a compromise was crafted that would grandfather in homeschools and virtual schools that participated in the 2009-2010 program year to allow them to participate on teams in this year's Competition Program. All new homeschool and virtual school participants must abide by the new eligibility rules that require those participants to register only as individuals.

This compromise was brought to the MATHCOUNTS Board of Directors and approved unanimously. Therefore, for the 2010-2011 school year, all homeschool and virtual school groups that registered for the MATHCOUNTS Competition Program either as teams OR individuals during the 2009-2010 program year will be allowed to register teams or as individuals for the upcoming 2010-2011 program year, following all of the 2009-2010 requirements for participation.

On the MathCounts website there's a letter which claims that homeschoolers were never really banned in the first place. However, their eligibility rules currently on the website (posted below) still states that "Students taking middle school mathematics classes who are not full‑time sixth, seventh or eighth graders are not eligible."

Either way, I'm glad to hear that homeschoolers can participate in most venues.


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National Math Competition Bans Homeschoolers

WASHINGTON -- Concerned Women for America has confirmed that MathCounts, a national math competition for teams and individual students in grades 6-8, will not allow homeschoolers to form teams and compete in the 2010-2011 school year. The MathCounts board unanimously decided to exclude homeschoolers in response to a few situations in which "super teams" were formed by pulling certain gifted students from public schools and labeling them as homeschool teams. MathCounts has provided unique opportunities for gifted students to compete and to shine. The program is comparable to the National Spelling Bee. Winners on a national level are rewarded and meet the president at the White House. These examples of cheating obviously mar the competition, but homeschoolers as a whole should not be completely wiped from the competition.

Penny Nance, CEO for Concerned Women for America, said, "It appears that the objectionable behavior was committed mostly, if not wholly, by non-homeschool kids, yet the MathCounts board chose to punish homeschoolers. Homeschoolers have excelled in the competition. Is this another example of punishing those who excel so that others can feel good about themselves? These students should not be punished for the misdeeds of a few cheaters. Homeschoolers may still be permitted to compete as individuals, but the reality is that far fewer students will be able to participate if homeschool teams are banned from involvement."

So, let me see if I understand this. Parents with children from various PUBLIC SCHOOLS were combining their children into teams and calling themselves homeschoolers. In essences, they stacked the deck for their team. The board responded by banning homeschoolers who have done nothing inappropriate.

It would have been very easy to require that homeschool teams only allow children to participate who had not been enrolled in a public or private school during the previous calendar year, except for homeschool satellite or homeschool charter programs. That would have taken care of the cheaters.

From MATHCOUNTS Competition Program Frequently Asked Questions

Who can compete?

Students enrolled in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade are eligible to participate in MATHCOUNTS competitions. Students taking middle school mathematics classes who are not full‑time sixth, seventh or eighth graders are not eligible. Participation in MATHCOUNTS competitions is limited to three years for each student though there is no limit to the number of years a student may participate in the school‑based coaching phase.

If you would like to share your thoughts about this decision, here's the link to Math Counts.

Here's the names of the board members.

Better yet, here's a list of sponsors who you may want to contact.

Personally, I would contact all the sponsors and encourage them to remove their support from the MathCounts organization and point out how much bad publicity could be directed at their

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