Monday, November 29, 2010

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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Sunday, November 28, 2010

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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Saturday, November 27, 2010

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

November 27th - The Nobel Prize, Train Stations and AnticipationHere'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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Friday, November 26, 2010

November 25th - Dynamite, Reindeer and Parfait

November 25th - Dynamite, Reindeer and ParfaitHere'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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Thursday, November 25, 2010

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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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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

November 23rd - Presidents, Jukeboxes and CranberriesHere'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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Thursday, November 18, 2010

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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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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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Monday, November 15, 2010

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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Sunday, November 14, 2010

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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Saturday, November 13, 2010

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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Friday, November 12, 2010

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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Thursday, November 11, 2010

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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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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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Monday, November 8, 2010

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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Sunday, November 7, 2010

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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Friday, November 5, 2010

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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Thursday, November 4, 2010

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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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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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