In my last post I started a series on bullying, designed to show how problems with persistent bullies have inspired some families to homeschool for the short term. Katrina Stonoff, author of the Stone Soup book blog, started off by ...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Importance of Homeschool Record Keeping | Nest Learning Home ...
Record keeping is a critically important part of a homeschooling parent's job. However, the importance of homeschool record keeping goes way beyond being prepared for an unexpected visit from a school official.
Homeschooling While Unemployed? - Q&A July-August 2010 - Homeschooling
Should we keep on homeschooling? My husband has been out of work for almost five months and I'm working two jobs to make up the difference. We don't want to put the kids back but in school, they're doing so well here, but maybe it will ...
Tips for New Homeschoolers | Strive Guide | How TO Get Success.
Are you interested in homeschooling, but are unsure of how to start? The weight of the responsibility can seem very heavy. Homeschooling is a big step in | How TO Get Success.
Home School Me! - Blog Archive - Homeschooling Silences Detractors
The concept of homeschool has fast been catching up with the local population. Since it is a relatively new model of education, it is bound to be embroiled in controversy. There have been certain accounts and statements written in the ...
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
pennypinchinmomma: Saving Money on Homeschooling
This year our home school budget has taken a hit. I am on a mission to have a wonderful school year next year on a tight budget. One of my favorite ways to stretch the budget is by hitting the library book sales. ...
CHEO Blog: The Home School Foundation
During this time, she was unable to homeschool. "I had an immediate uneasiness with this decision and knew the Lord was telling me that we were not done with homeschooling. I was scared, needed to provide for our family, ...
Monday, March 29, 2010
Mississippi Mama: "I Could Never Homeschool"
For all you homeschoolers out there...how many times have you heard "I Could Never Homeschool"? And then you are given 15000 reasons why that particular person could never homeschool their children. And sometimes those 15000 reasons are ...
MaMa Southern's Abundant Homeschool: How to Keep Your Homeschool ...
I am a Christian Homeschool Mom living and homeschooling abundantly by the grace of God. You will find TOS Homeschool Crew Reviews and other homeschool goodies on this blog, as well as, tips and tricks that have helped our family live ...
Public Image of Homeschooling
As the popularity of home education continues to rise dramatically, so too does the diversification of the homeschooling community. Families are turning to home education for reasons that are as diverse as their religious, political, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds in ever increasing numbers. The public image of homeschoolers in America at large, however, continues to [...]
Wear your homeschooling on your sleeve... - The Depository
I homeschool, I write, I photo, I parent; I think, feel and dump it all here. Wear your homeschooling on your sleeve… ... Homeschool spelling resource! Beautiful Homeschool T-shirts. Kids read and write stories! BigUniverse.com ...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Diary of a Mad Editor: Let's help homeschoolers in Sweden!
As you may already know, the right to homeschool in Sweden is being threatened by proposed legislation. If the law being voted on in June goes through, it will be virtually illegal to homeschool in Sweden. ...
Mixing Home Business and Home Schooling: Do Homeschoolers Ever ...
Can your home school survive developing a thriving home business? We believe it can! Here is a mix of encouragement and tips from veteran homeschooling mom Susan Critelli on successfully mixing Home Business with home schooling. ...
Abeka Or Seton - Which of these Religious Home school ...
Seton Catholic School. Additional mom and dad are taking into consideration the selection of homeschool due to problems concerning the education their.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Why Homeschool: Homeschoolers in the News
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, ...
Homeschoolers in the News
A recent news article describe an accused child molester/killer as "home-schooled before moving to Florida."
What does that mean? His parents pulled him out of public school for a year? He was homeschooled his entire academic career? What?
I searched the news articles hoping to find more information about his homeschooling background. I was unable to find any more information than "home-schooled before moving to Florida."
I did, however, find more information about his childhood in which his upbringing is described as "bizarre." This article doesn't mention homeschooling at all. It does mention that when the accused was a young child, his older sister (who was 8 years old at the time) was married to their step-father. That kind of strikes me as a headline grabber.
I wish the media wouldn't hang the homeschool label on persons accused of heinous crimes without qualifying what that means.
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Crayon Writer - Single homeschooling writer-for-hire
My plan as a single homeschooling parent? For kindergarten I'm going to enroll her in a play-based preschool that accepts older kids, so when she needs to play with other kids she has a place to go. I'll take care of the academics. ...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Dear Homeschoolers, why are taking sides against each other ...
A recently asked question regarding what qualifies as true homeschooling leads.
Self Improvement New Trends: Homeschooling Programs For Busy Parents
If you have considered homeschooling your child but are thinking that you are too busy, you may want to think again! Even if you are a working parent or just have little time to prepare and teach the lessons that they need, ...
The Official HSB Community Blog - Homeschooling Through High ...
Homeschoolers are flocking to certain practices and teachings that seem so appealing...but are simply not Biblical. The problem occurs when Scripture is taken out of context. And I'm not talking about a verse or two taken out of context ...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Alasandra's Homeschool Blog: Secular Homeschoolers Don't Owe the ...
I have a message for secular homeschoolers. We welcome you into our ranks. We're glad you're here. Nobody is happier than I am that you have decided that the government run school system is broken and you want your kids out of it. ...
We Are Hybrid Homeschooling! : Robin's Blog
... and digital scrapbook methods to produce scrapbook pages. For all you die hard homeschoolers gasping in shock– I do not feel the least little bit guilty for choosing to t ake a break a few days a week enrich my children's education. ...
Why Are Many Parents Choosing Homeschooling? | Career, College and ...
Today, many parents choose to home school for the education of their children. Studies show that families prefer to climb in the United States teach their children. Why is it so? One reason is because of the many benefits it can offer. ...
Homeschooling: Arguments for and Against Alternatives to Public ...
Many people have preconceived notions about what goes on in homeschooling. Here is a synopsis of the main arguments for and against homeschooling.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Why Homeschool: The Carnival of Homeschooling is up
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, ...
Lessons Learned on the Farm - Homeschooling with an Illness
Wow, I was just reading all the answers on the TOS Facebook page about how people homeschool when they are coping with an illness. (You might have to scroll down a bit to see it. That page is pretty active. It's a question from Amber ...
Staying Encouraged about Homeschooling by Avoiding Discouragement
In my area, there are many wonderful opportunities available for homeschoolers such as classes at nature centers and museums, co-ops, and endless field trip possibilities. In the past, I have enrolled my children in lots of these great ...
Homeschool News
HEM's News & Commentary tracks news stories of interest to homeschoolers and the homeschooling community. Recent posts include: The Virtues of Standardized Tests Homeschooling and Immigration – Canada Experts' Vision for Future Assessments Short-term Homeschooling: Why Bother? WA State's Parent-Partner Programs It's Not the Homeschooling Hey! Hollywood! Leave our kids alone! Lacking Accountability, Doing [...]
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
How to Homeschool with a Baby or Toddler (& Enjoy It!)
When I was first considering homeschooling, it overwhelmed me to think of teaching multiple children. How do you orchestrate the day so that everyone gets enough attention? And what if you find yourself blurry eyed from lack of sleep ...
Homeschoolers win U.S. asylum, now face deportation ...
According to the Home School Legal Defense Association, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has lodged an appeal of Judge Lawrence Burman's grant of asylum to the family of Uwe and Hannelore Romeike. ...
Become A Homeschooling Professor | Ruhur.com
Give Your Child The Education They Deserve Right From Your Home, Teach Them More Than High Paying Private Schools Do! Learn How To Teach Your Home Schooled.
Homeschooling
One of the subjects we fight about is homeschooling. I was non-schooled until I went to college. I was a strongly motivated, undereducated child who was quite aware of the fact that the honors students at the local public school got a ...
Monday, March 22, 2010
Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers: Homeschool Showcase #43
Welcome to the March 22, 2010 edition of Homeschool Showcase, where we spotlight all the encouraging, inspiring, and just plain fun ways that homeschooling families live, learn, and enjoy life together. I don't know about you, ...
HSLDA says health care reform threatens homeschoolers - bore me to ...
I don't get over to HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) often, but I decided to swing by tonight to see how they're holding up following the passage of "Obamacare," this "Bloody Sunday." It also occurred to me that I wasn't ...
Wonderfully Chaotic: 20 Great Reasons You Homeschool
20 Great Reasons You Homeschool. Found this kind of randomly online - click to see the full size version! Posted by Mrs. Addison at 1:40 PM. Labels: Homeschooling. 20 Great Reasons You Homeschool. Found this kind of randomly online ...
SupplyTap Blog - Affordable Office & School Supplies: Cutting ...
One of the fastest-growing areas of education over the past decade has been the increase in the number of families that are choosing to homeschool. As of 2007, it was estimated that there were over 1.5 million families homeschooling, ...
Sunday, March 21, 2010
HMG - Book Reviews: Abandoned: Easy Homeschooling Techniques
I firmly believe that any parent who chooses to homeschool their child should choose for her (or him)self what the best method is for their family, whether it's unschooling or going with a costly, pre-organized curriculum, or something ...
All American Family: Really? I will be Homeschooling a High Schooler.
Today, as I sit here thumbing my way through countless different homeschool curriculum catalogs and pour over a plan of action for my oldest, who will be in high school this upcoming year, it really hit me hard. ...
nancextoo - Homeschooling - Entry #407
He also informed me "I REALLY approve of homeschooling!" which is always nice to hear, but today it was even more so because he also told me that he had been a school teacher for many years. Pretty interesting when a retired teacher ...
Home School Book Review - "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"
A distant cousin of Mrs. Wiggin's husband, Eric Wiggin, is a name that is known to some in the homeschool community. A minister, public and private school teacher, and college English professor, he edited the Harvey's Grammars and ...
Home School Book Review - "Raising Dragons" (Dragons in Our Midst ...
With the help of Mrs. Bannister, Billy's friend Walter, Walter's family, and their teacher Charles Hamilton (who is actually a descendant of Merlin and agrees to homeschool the three young people), they escape the clutches of ...
Homeschooling Program: Information on homeschool for Military ...
Information on homeschool for Military families? We are looking for anyone who has information regarding US Military families that homeschool. Some thoughts we are interested in are: How do you make it work while being stationed abroad? ...
Daybook: Giving an Account of my Days (The Homeschool Edition ...
~Savoring…a very productive week of homeschooling in spite of several schedule upsets and doctor's appointments. Remember the clover sprouts that we planted last week? Well, I've been letting the Littles water them using a medicine ...
Az LDS Homeschool: Homeschool Week Proclamation
How awesome is it that we live in a state that makes it easy for us to be parents who home school... students who home school... a state where for now.... it is so accepted that we now even have a Home School Week!! Love it! ...
Reader Question: Do your kids like homeschooling?
Asking a question to the community – do their kids like homeschooling or wish they could go to "regular" school.
Catholic Homeschool - Have You Regarded Seton House Examine ...
Seton Catholic School. You are a Catholic family members which has decided to run the homeschooling marathon. The trouble is, you are obtaining trouble choosing.
nancextoo - Homeschooling - Entry #406
From what I've read, a lot of homeschoolers use it, and it had been recommended to me back when I bought it brand new from Rainbow Resources by someone over there, and then as it turned out I got that great deal on the Oak Meadow ...
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Debbie's Homeschool Corner: Homeschooling for the Rest of Us
Homeschooling for the Rest of Us, by Sonya Haskins, is a how-to-homeschool book geared for new homeschoolers. The book covers not only academics, but socialization, routines and schedules, housework, family relationships, ...
Homeschooling as a Political movement - Home School High School
There are many ways that you can look at homeschooling. Through the eyes of the government school system we are educational anarchists. Through the eyes of politicians we are either loved (because we don't take state money) or hated ...
Homeschooling In The Garden | Home And Garden Improvement
Homeschooling in the GardenBy Nancy CarterDo you already find yourself dreaming of working in the soil this spring? Of getting your hands.
Once upon a Qpon....: Homeschool Library Builder
Seriously, if you are a homeschooling mom you probably love books like I do. My goal is to have a serious library in my own home. But we all know, books can be expensive. Homeschool Library Builder might be able to help us with that ...
How much does homeschooling online typically cost? - The Distance ...
Generally speaking, online schools are paid by the school district you attend. That means taxpayers have to pay your tuition. And no, you won't be homeschooled, you will be a public school student doing your work at home online. ...
Homeschool Funnies - Bugs, Boys and Burritos
He also has four books of cartoons about homeschooling that are hilarious. (okay – I didn't get a couple of them… but hey…I may not be the homeschooling mom norm… I don't know.) I will be posting some of them from time to time (with ...
Friday, March 19, 2010
Homeschooling Hours | Education Blog
How many, how often as well as when? These are some oft-repeated questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of course one of the key.
Home School Me! - Blog Archive - Homeschooling - Homeschool Tips ...
Homeschool can quickly grow and become an enterprise that is overwhelming. There is so much that parents need to learn before they can begin to educate their children. However, just like any other large and complex task, ...
Homeschooling and College Admissions - Health Care Blog
Many fears of this kind were put to rest when 2 homeschooled boys got admission into Harvard. Harvard does not require a high school diploma for gaining admission to their degree program. Many colleges are more interested in the ...
Article on Catholic homeschooling in St. Louis - Homeschool Goodies
Homeschoolers connect at conference by Megan Myers appeared in today's St. Louis Review. Written in conjunction with the St. Louis Catholic Homeschool Association's upcoming conference, the article features some quotes from yours truely ...
Musings on the Homeschool Conference 2010 - River City Homeschoolers
Welcome to River City Homeschoolers. We are an Islamic homeschooling family in Richmond, VA with five lovely girls(9, 7,5, 3, and 2) and one energetic boy(10). Our children have always been homeschooled. ...
Learning Curve - Homeschooling for the Rest of Us (Book Review)
Some people have the impression that they can't homeschool because their family, children and home aren't perfect. Sadly, some homeschoolers feel pressured to carry the image of being the "perfect homeschooling family". ...
An Organized Mess: Homeschool Giveaway
My good friend, Ann has launched a cool website about homeschooling. She's got a great giveaway going with over $1500 worth of stuff. There are two parts. One for Colorado homeschoolers and a second for homeschool and parenting bloggers ...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Requirements for Oregon HomeSchooling: Learn about the Rules ...
When it comes to homeschool, there are certain requirements that must be met so that a child receives a diploma. Here are some guidelines Oregon Home Schooling.
Backyard Bird Studies | Homeschool
Tagged as: Bird Studies, Birdhouse, Bluebird, elementary students, home school, homeschool, Homeschool Books, homeschooling, homeschooling books, homeschooling curriculum, Naturalists, Songbirds. { 0 comments… add one now } ...
Homeschooling With Charlotte Mason - Homeschool - Families.com
After watching my two oldest girls struggle with public school due to boredom and friction with "the cool kids," I decided to home school my three youngest. It was an easy decision, but creating my own curriculum was often confusing.
Homeschooling Overseas - Homeschool Playground's Weblog
We are excited as homeschoolers to visit other countries, learn of customs and cultures and more. We are lucky to have orders to South Korea where we can so easily and affordably travel to so many great countries that are nearby. ...
Homeschooling And Loving It!: Home School Blog Hopper
This is where I will share my love of homeschooling and family! I have three children and have been married 15 years. We homeschool using My Fathers World where we learn history through the Bible and have a Charlotte Mason approach to ...
How to Begin Homeschooling in Illinois | Homeschool-Articles.com ...
The state of Illinois does not require you to notify your school district when you decide to homeschool, and following Illinois homeschooling laws is simple. There is no specific home school statute in Illinois, but you can legally ...
Short-term Homeschooling: Why Bother? - News & Commentary
Many lifelong homeschoolers will wince at the thought of short-term ventures. For them, homeschooling is a way of life, not a year off. The potential benefits of home education (strong family ties, increased academic achievement) ...
Shivaya Naturals: Homeschooling Series: Resources
I know that for so many of us who home school, or are considering homeschooling/unschooling, we really want to understand what the resources are that are available to us, and can help us navigate our way through this process. ...
Battlefield to host homeschoolers - News
Yvonne Bunn, the director of the association's homeschool support, said she tries to schedule at least two field trips a month, all of them needing to be at places able to host hundreds of people. One of the advantages of homeschooling ...
Carnival of Homeschooling, Celebrating Life
~ In Memory of Precious Little Wren ~
I was all set to do a St. Patrick's Day themed carnival, but the events of the week have changed my mind. As I am on the other side of raising my kids, I am so thankful to have had the privilege of raising them and more so to be actively involved in the lives of my grandchildren. We take so much for granted, especially life itself.
A week ago today, a precious little baby boy was born to my son's boss and his wife, their first born child. A mere 6 hours later, sweet little Wren breathed his last breath. We don't know why. My heart breaks for this young couple. It was hard on my son and his wife to attend the services, especially since they're expecting a baby too.
As we mourn the loss of precious little Wren, whom we never met, we reflect on our own precious children and grandchildren. I am so thankful for each and every one of them. I can't imagine life without them. I've invited them to tag along to the carnival so you can meet them. As you meet my grandchildren today, I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on the precious children in your life. Leave a comment and share what's special about each of your children.
Meet the Huy Family
Our first stop at the carnival is to Boarding in Bedlam. In The Carnival of Anti-homeschooling, Arby takes a look at what non-homeschoolers have to say about our practice.
As home educators, we sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that we are not providing everything that our children really "need". Tiana Krenz reflects on What Kids Really Need posted at God Made, Home Grown.
In Chronicle of a Struggling Learner, Carrie of The Homeschool Regel outlines the reasons one mom opted for homeschooling and how she hopes to approach it with her struggling learner.
Meet Timothy, age 11: Timothy is my oldest grandchild. He's very smart and strong in Math like his father. He loves to play video games, ride his skateboard, and get away with whatever he can.
Alasandra presents Homeschool Report Finds: 80% were homeschooling for non-religious reasons posted at Alasandra's Homeschool Blog. She says, "A poorly written and researched AP article Top Homeschool Text Dismiss Evolution spread across the Internet like wildfire bringing the anti-homeschoolers out in droves." Read more...
Carnival of Homeschooling, Celebrating Life originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 05:20:31.
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Discover The 7 "Must Know" Keys To Homeschooling Success | Career ...
The decision to home school your child is a very difficult decision may be taken. With the high rate of two-income families today, many parents wonder if you can make financial sacrifices and time to do the right thing. ...
Ta'Alim Islamic Homeschool Alliance of GA | serving homeschooling ...
TaAlim Islamic Homeschool Alliance is a support group for Muslim homeschoolers throughout Dekalb and Metro Atlanta area. Our group members are an eclectic mix of Muslim homeschooling familieshttp://is.gd/aKNSB.
Spending On Public Education 44% Higher Than Reported.
As Henry's brother I've had a lot of exposure to home schooling, but have yet to take the plunge. Part of it is the thought of home schooling with six kids sounds overwhelming. Part of it is the schools in our area are pretty good.
Now the school district is facing budget cuts at the moment which made this article "Spending On Public Education 44% Higher Than Reported" by Cato. The schools here are saying they are spending $12,000 per student, and now will have to make do with $10,000. If a classroom has 20 kids, it seems like they should be able to survive on $200,000 per classroom. But now the question after this article is, how much are they really spending, and where does it all go?
The schools are asking for input, suggestions, but without disclosure of where the money is going, I wonder how effective it will be. It feels a bit like they want parents to buy into the fix and then say, "There is no solution but to raise taxes!" but then maybe I'm too cynical. So perhaps the district will do something stupid, the education will suffer, and we'll finally take the plunge into homeschooling.
In any case, Cato has a video which is kind of an executive summary of the paper, I found it worth watching:
I like the close quote of "It is impossible to have a public debate about education policy if public schools can't be straight forward about their spending."
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Home School Resources Blog - Blog Archive - Montessori ...
Montessori Homeschooling Developed from the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, this style of teaching aims at duplicating natural laws that a child faces in life. Thus the aim of the teacher is to control the environment and not the child. ...
Home School Me! - Blog Archive - A Guide to Finding High Quality ...
As homeschoolers, we naturally want the best home schooling supplies and curriculum for our children. Each child is an individual though and what homeschool textbooks and supplies may be perfect for one child may not be the best fit for ...
Featured Homeschool Blogs
Homeschooling parents often start their own blogs or websites to share their stories and their day-to-day experience of teaching their children. Read about how these parents got started in their online writing, then share your own blog or site.
- The Frugal Homeschooling Mom
I started my blog shortly after my husband and I decided to homeschool our daughter and any other children we may be blessed with in the future... - Accidental Homeschooling Mom
I talk about home schooling, thrift, family, and whatever pops in my mind. I am not that great of a photographer but I hope to improve and post more original pictures. I do get personal, but I hope to improve and post more original pictures... - Eclectic Education
In my homeschool blog I cover our projects, curriculum, reviews, homeschooling issues, field trips, and resources. I love to share pictures... - Path4Learning
I like to respond to current issues that effect homeschoolers but I also want to inspire and support those parents that are currently living the dream. I present essays that I have written... - The Future is Ours
We try to write our blog after we're doing something interesting or coming back from our study tour.This blog also acts as our children portfolio.We share our blog through the mailing list, facebook... - ColorMePink!
I homeschool my children, not because of religious reasons, but because I believe that I can offer my children more than any of the schools here can. We tried public and private and in an act of...
Featured Homeschool Blogs originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 03:15:03.
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Homeschooling to be Criminalized in Sweden - Faithandthelaw's Blog
STOCKHOLM, March 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The government of Sweden is taking a hard line against homeschoolers, proposing a bill that will only allow home education under "extraordinary circumstances," reports the Home School Legal ...
Homeschooling to be Criminalized in Sweden - Learning Freely Network
STOCKHOLM, March 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The government of Sweden is taking a hard line against homeschoolers, proposing a bill that will only allow home education under "extraordinary circumstances," reports the Home School Legal ...
Anglican Mainstream - Blog Archive - Homeschooling to be ...
The government of Sweden is taking a hard line against homeschoolers, proposing a bill that will only allow home education under "extraordinary circumstances," reports the Home School Legal Defense Association. ...
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