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Planner, Planners everywhere…for Free! One of the best known sites with a huge variety is DonnaYoung.org . You can find just about every form imaginable for homeschoolers and the site is extremely easy to navigate through. There you will find some handwriting sheets, nature study forms, planning sheets, journal sheets, household forms, calendars, timeline forms, schedules for Continue reading Planners, Planners and Even More Planners  June 17th, 2010 | Category: Articles, FREE, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News | Leave a comment I absolutly loved this article from Heart of the matter.
When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years old, we discovered that she was allergic to cats (and grass and dust). Uh oh. We were very attached to our feline lap warmer and just couldn’t see giving Continue reading Homeschooling Breeds Precocious Cats June 15th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment
Ok, I got this article form heart of the Matter and it is all about games. I found this game to be very interesting and thought I would post if for those who do not get their newsletter. i plan on trying this game myself. have any of you ever Continue reading NERTZ! A Fun Family Game June 12th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment
The Adventure Begins . . . Giveaway! The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine and Amanda Bennett Unit Studies have teamed up to celebrate the successful launch of Download N Go™ with a Sweet Treat Prize Package in The Adventure Begins . . . Giveaway! They're offering one Continue reading Old Schoolhouse CONTEST Visit HSLDA at the 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention Dear HSLDA Members and Friends: The 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention is coming to your area July 16–18. This event will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. HSLDA will host a Continue reading Visit HSLDA
Are you looking for a fun way to shake things up with your little eggheads? Schoolhouse Scrambles™ will offer the variety that you need to keep school interesting, while still giving you the depth that you desire in educating your children. Focusing on grades 3 through 8, you and your children Continue reading Contest I am sure there are several of my readers that already know about the free movies from Regal Entertainment Group during the summer months, but then again, there are some who don't. So I am here to educate you about the few things in this world that are truly FREE! Continue reading Free Movies from Regal Movies June 9th, 2010 | Category: Articles, FREE, Homeschooling: All Things, Local Mom Review | Leave a comment OMGoodness, I have found it! One thing I have always disliked about doing a study on artists is the fact that I have to research all the paintings they have painted or if I find a site that has 20 or more of the painting they have completed all in one place, then the pictures Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh Flash Cards June 5th, 2010 | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment That is the question. Do you give grades in your home school? There are pros and cons. Not giving grades supports a more natural approach to learning. Is your child engaged, involved and learning? If you choose to assess learning by the use of something other than tests, grading can seem irrelevant. Can your Continue reading To Grade or Not to Grade Superintendent Makes Up Law Homeschool families in the Shelby County school district recently received a letter from the local superintendent’s office reminding them of Ohio’s legal requirements for homeschooling, which included a copy of the district’s notice of intent form. In her letter, the superintendent aggressively demanded information (her letter actually used “all-caps,” underlines Continue reading Ohio Superintendent Makes Up Law June 2nd, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment Surprising Changes in DMV Policy In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training. Any parent wanting their child to obtain a driving permit needed to have him or her complete a driver education/driver training course through a public or private school, or commercial driving program. For Continue reading California Surprising Changes in DMV Policy June 1st, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting, Politics | Leave a comment I love to ask my kids questions. You can learn a lot that way! Yes, I ask the traditional, "How was your day?" when an older child comes home from work, or from community college, or from a visit. But I also ask other questions that help me to know who they are, how they Continue reading This Interview Brought to You by… Do you have a hard time teaching your children about artists? Have you ever thought after teaching you children about a particular artist that a week later they remember nothing? Yea, me too. One of the ways I have helped my children to remember things is either by note-booking or by lapbooking or my favorite, Continue reading Study an Artist May 30th, 2010 | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Most, if not all, homeschoolers wrestle with the decision of purchasing new or used education materials. As we've traveled to conferences, we've noticed that many of you first frequent the used book sales and then look to purchase new materials to match the editions you've found at the sale. In many instances, combining used Continue reading Used or New? What happens when mom/teacher is under-the electric-blanket-set-on-10-and-shivering sick? If you have a substitute teacher to call (like grandma or a great friend), consider yourself lucky! You can "enjoy" a guilt-free day. But what if you don't have reinforcements to muster? Your sick day might not look like a regular school day, but there are plenty Continue reading Mom’s Sick Day You know I love chocolate. I am kind of weird and never liked it as a child, but my kids do. When I got the chance to do a study on chocolate for only a $1.00 I figured I could not loose. I have now found my favorite mini unit studies to do with my Continue reading All Chocolate, A Fun Study May 22nd, 2010 | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Do you rarely follow a recipe as written? Maybe you throw out the recipe altogether and start from scratch? When you teach, you probably write your own curriculum or take what you have and change it. We bet you shape everything to fit your children's needs, and yours. For you, homeschooling is the ultimate Continue reading How do you cook? Bet you teach that same way! As ParentalRights.com announced last week, Senator Jim DeMint on Tuesday introduced S.R. 519, a resolution urging the President not to deliver the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the Senate for its advice and consent. Now it is time to make phone calls. We need 34 co-sponsors of S.R. 519 in Continue reading Parental Rights.com May 17th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Local Mom Review, Parenting, Reviews | One comment Growing up my father loved owls. That was his favorite animal. When he died I inherited several of his statues and knick-knacks of owls and they are all around my home. Now that my kids are older I think it may be time to explain exactly what these wonderful creations that my Dad was so Continue reading All Owsl; A Fun Study May 15th, 2010 | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Spring is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors after being inside most of the winter. Why not take your camera (and students) on a walk? You could use this as an art activity. Next time you go for a walk or run errands, take the camera. Record your visit. What catches your Continue reading Take a Walk with Your Camera! Homeschool Leaders Go To Washington Will Estrada Director of Federal Relations May 11, 2010 Eighty-three homeschool leaders spent three days in the Washington, D.C. area in April, lobbying members of Congress. These homeschool leaders represented homeschool organizations from 37 states and Puerto Rico, and came to the district as part of HSLDA’s National Homeschool Continue reading Homeschool Leaders Go To Washington The K-2 Earth and Space Science: Weather is such a fun unit study and I have only begun to really work with it. From the moment I opened this unit study I realized that this was my kind of workbook. I like it when a company has written everything out for you and that Continue reading K-2 Earth and Space Science: Weather When we start to homeschool, we picture that we will teach our kids during "the best of times." We picture our children reading around a cozy kitchen table, on a porch, or in comfy chairs. We expect to hear, "I get it!" happily bubble up from our children, morning after morning, as they learn in Continue reading Teaching While Handling a Crisis Our countries great monuments are fascinating and most kids are enthralled by their grandeur and what they are and why they were made. But sometimes when our kids ask those questions we, as homeschoolers, think we much break out a huge unit study on this one thing that our child has asked us about. Well Continue reading America’s Monuments, Symbols, & National Parks Copywork & Fun! Surrounded by homeschool paraphernalia? Containing the inevitable clutter will help you save time, energy and money (if you have to replace things you cannot find). Here are some tips to help you manage your school materials. Books: Keep books you currently use within easy reach of your work area. Books that you no longer need or Continue reading Spring Organization When we study history it should not ever be overlooked that geography should exist right along side it. The problem is finding the right tools to do the job. Terri Johnson from Bramley Books and Knowledge Quest has put together a wonderful compilation of maps. If you have never seen her maps you are in Continue reading Map Trek: Ancient World Atlas and Outline Maps of World History April 19th, 2010 | Category: Curriculum Reviews, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment The Ben Franklin, Download N Go By Amanda Bennett is extremely easy to use and is described and arranged quit nicely for the teachers use. It really could not be easier for you to use especially for those of us who really like curriculum or unit studies with no preparation! Continue reading Ben Franklin Download N Go By Amanda Bennett April 8th, 2010 | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment I recieved this email from Mike Farris from ParentalRights.org and thought that it was worthy enough to repost here on my blog. Please read through it and discuss it within your own homeschool groups and see what some of the thoughts are of your group.
New Protocol for UN Children's Treaty Will Create International Continue reading New Protocol for UN Children’s Treaty April 7th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment My family and I subscribe to "God's World News" and have enjoyed reading their magazine for sometime now. They have magnificent and interesting articles for the kids to read at their reading and age level and if you can receive emails with wonderful articles in them for the parents to read that sometime really Continue reading Cow’s Tail March 26th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Biblical, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting | Leave a comment “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may Continue reading Encouragement Along the Way March 24th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Biblical, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting, Personal Life | Leave a comment So how many of us print out all sorts of flash cards so we can play games like go fish or old maid to help make math or phonics more fun? Or how many curriculum's come with flash cards. The problem is how to keep them neat. I usually put a rubber band around them Continue reading Flash Cards March 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Computer, Crafts, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment I review many, many e-books. I purchase handfuls and several I receive for free from different giveaways. There is always 1 or 2 things I take away from these books and can incorporate into my homeschool to make it better and more fun for my children. But then there is a gem that comes along Continue reading Dreams and Designs—Homemade Supplies to Complement Your Homeschool E-Book Review March 20th, 2010 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Lesson Planning, Organization | Leave a comment Veritas Press has been a long time favorite of mine for our Bible History and World History curriculum. Veritas Press teaches History as well as the Bible in chronological order. This can be invaluable in a child’s life. It can teach them to put names and dates in order as well as time and Continue reading Veritas Press: History and Bible March 18th, 2010 | Category: Bible, Biblical, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | 4 comments If getting your child to read is like pulling teeth, try one of these reading games to spark their interest! Take a Hike – List all of the letters of the alphabet on a writing pad. Then, start walking! As you walk, have your children look for things that begin with that letter. Write Continue reading Spark Their Reading Interest Ever think of it this way: Children already know how to be children! What they need to learn is how to be grownups. Overall…it takes grownups to teach them. Healthy and helpful socialization isn't something a child catches, like the flu. It's a process whereby someone intentionally teaches a child social rules, etiquette, morals, values, Continue reading Children Already Know How to Be Children How would you like to purchase homeschool curriculum at a discount. I want to introduce you to Homeschool Buyers Co-Op. The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the nation's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschooling families. You see it is very simple, school districts get educational discounts — why not homeschoolers? The reason is simple: school districts Continue reading Homeschool Buyers Co-Op I have been longing to find a good science curriculum that would cover science from beginning to end and would be hands on and would also guide me, the non-science person, all the way through each subject. I have found that curriculum. I was given Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Continue reading Apologia Science March 13th, 2010 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Science | Leave a comment Every week our head pastor sends out a letter to us all writing of what is going on and what is coming up for the following week at our church. There are many letters I have read and say to myself…"That was great", but this week he was so eloquent in his wording of how Continue reading Serving Christ No Matter Where You Are March 12th, 2010 | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting, Personal Life | Leave a comment I have to admit this unit study, Kite Capers; Download N Go Series By Amanda Bennett could not be more user friendly for the teacher. Kite Capers has many resources for you to use such as books, as well as on line links to videos, which I love, poetry, worksheets, vocabulary etc. Some of Continue reading Kite Capers Download N Go Series Because I deal with an ADD child on a daily basis and an ADD husband I figured there had to be many more people out there that read my blog that might be interested in reading about this subject too. So I scoured the internet for articles that related to us homeschoolers with ADD children Continue reading Focus/Attention Processing Dysfunction Characteristics March 8th, 2010 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment I have been looking for a book that would help me to teach the basic catechesis to my children in a way that would be fun and desirable to them, yet Biblically sound lessons that would not take an hour to do. I was told about Big Truths for Little People by Susan and Richie Continue reading Big Truths for Little People Dearest Friends, As I continue to refine my parenting, I continue stumbling across many different child training methods. This morning I stumbled across this post from the archives of "a holy experience." Ann's words of wisdom were so very encouraging to me. I wanted to share this link with you. Warmly, Jen Continue reading Parenting Tips "Deschooling" is taking a little time to get the "school" out of your child's (and your) system. A break from anything "schooly" gives children the time and space to explore their own interests and settle into a less structured lifestyle. When you've been involved in an institutional school system, it's all too easy to measure Continue reading Deschool Before Returning to School Motherhood equals a Woman of many hats. I don’t mean those crazy big church going hats that are all fancy like. I mean hats that are sometimes messy. Hats that are not in the literal sense at all. These hats are the actual roles given to us to play. As a mother I can be Continue reading Moms and Their Many Hats FORUM: My Mom is trying to find out how to start a school so she can paid money for home-schooling my sister and I. How do you do that? Does anybody know? She's been looking online but can't figure anything out. Help? March 1st, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things, Parents, Real, School, Start | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 4 comments I am the daughter of a home health nurse who worked in one of the poorest counties in our state. Whenever my brother and I were out of school (either we students had a holiday, it was the weekend or summer break) we had to go with Mom to visit her patients. I have Continue reading Home Schooling and Community Service FORUM: I am doing research for a Masters level education course and am thinking about writing my thesis on the sociological benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling. So many people argue that homeschoolers do not get the same amount of socialization as those who attend "traditional schools". I am going to start by looking at motivations Continue reading Parents: What Were The Underlying Factors That Caused You To Choose Homeschooling Your Children? February 28th, 2010 | Tags: Caused, Choose, Factors, Homeschooling: All Things, Parents, That, Underlying, Were, What, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 23 comments FORUM: Ok, so once you decide to home school your child, does the school have a say in it ? Do you just ring up and say "Bye now, im homeschooling my kids !" ?? Thanks 😀 February 27th, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 4 comments FORUM: I've heard a lot of parents say they decided to homeschool their child since the learning will be individualized and will enable their child to learn at their own pace. Unlike the traditional school system where all students are placed in one classroom — the fast learners will have to slow down to keep Continue reading Do You Think Homeschooling Is Better Than The Conventional School System? February 26th, 2010 | Tags: Better, Conventional, Homeschooling: All Things, School, System, Than, Think | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 21 comments Readers Forum: If a student who is living in one state and is going to be moving to a new state in her junior year of high school, would you be alright with homeschooling due to the difference in curriculums and such between the two school districts? What are the advantages/disadvantages of doing so? February 25th, 2010 | Tags: Advantages, Case, Disadvantages, Homeschooling: All Things, This, What, Would | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 4 comments Readers Forum: School is really getting in the way of my education. I think I'd learn much more if I could stay home and teach myself. How do I do this? How does home schooling work? Are there home schooling books? Is there some type of home school organization? Or do I just quit school Continue reading How Do You Home School Yourself? February 25th, 2010 | Tags: Home, School, Yourself | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 14 comments Readers Forum: Just a question about homeschooling. My son is 16 years old and he is highly functional autistic. He is very smart yet when he is at school, some of the kids make fun of him and one even went as far to push him down. I found out all of this after his Continue reading How Do You Start Off Homeschooling? February 25th, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things, Start | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 10 comments Readers Forum: If the children are failing in public school, and the parents are receiving food stamps. Is it alright for the mother to quit her minimum wage job to home school 5 kids while still receiving food stamps and medicaid. She would still get this support if she were working. February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Alright, Home, School, Welfare, While | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 15 comments Readers Forum: I have found several web sites, and I am a little confussed. Does anyone know anything about the church umbrella option? I am not planning on homeschooling until the school year 2010. My son will then start middle school, which I don't want him in public schools at that point, and can't afford Continue reading How Do I Find The Laws For Homeschooling In Md? February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Find, Homeschooling: All Things, Laws | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments Readers Forum: They cannot talk about educating the children because by now everyone knows, even though they are only a small percent, that home schooled students are winning all the spelling and geography bees, and that they are getting into the best colleges and graduating with honors. They also know that public schools do such Continue reading Have You Noticed How Home School Naysayers Only Want To Talk About Socialization? February 24th, 2010 | Tags: About, Have, Home, Naysayers, Noticed, Only, School, Socialization, Talk, Want | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 23 comments Readers Forum: I'm considering homeschooling and I've heard that one can get some special interest classes paid for such as music lessons and some funding for materials as well. Does anyone know how and where to get those funds for homeschooling in Alameda County, California? February 24th, 2010 | Tags: California, Funding, Homeschooling: All Things | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments I’ve priced those crystal growing kits and WOW they’re expensive. So I searched online for a homemade alternative. After getting together all of the chemicals, we were ready to go. One. Two. Three times we tried to grow these chemical crystals and nothing happened. (and I must say that the ammonia smell stayed in Continue reading Making Rock Candy Crytals Readers Forum: How do credits work in a home school program? In a home school or regular school. February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Credits, Earn, Home, Kids, Program, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments Readers Forum: So I'm going to start being homeschooled. I knew I wouldn't be able to start right away, but my assistant principal told me that with the entire process I probably wouldn't be able to start until the fall. Does it really take this long? What is the process you have to go through Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Start Homeschooling? February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Does, Homeschooling: All Things, Long, Start, Take | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments Readers Forum: I want to be homed schooled, I am a junior. My mother has sent me on a quest to find tutors who will home school me for about 4 or so hours a day. Are there any websites or services I can use to find certified teachers/tutors? Thanks! February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Find, High, Home, Level, School, Tutor, Where | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments Readers Forum: Our once a month activities with our homeschooling groups, Lit Club, Homeschool Recess, Themed Party, Preschool Play time, Family Fun Night, Bowling, and one major field trip to a science center or other museum. Our only thing that we do on a weekly basis, with a group, are library day, Gym, and Swim. Continue reading How Many Homeschooling Events Do You Do In A Typical Month? February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Events, Homeschooling: All Things, Many, Month, Typical | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments Readers Forum: I would like to home school my own children, and invite others to attend as well. What are the requirements for doing this (any special licenses, etc.), and what steps should I take to get the ball rolling? Where do I get the supplies to begin? Any information would be greatly appreciated! February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Home, School, Start, Successful | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments Readers Forum: At some point I went to public school. I have been homeschooling for five years. Now I am going back to public school. By the way do you have any tips for public school? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: From, Homeschooling: All Things, Make, Public, School, Smooth, Transition | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 2 comments Readers Forum: The homeschooling movement has been steadily growing for years now. What potential pitfalls lay on the horizon that you believe have the greatest likelihood to slow or even reverse the homeschooling community's growth? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Biggest, Homeschooling: All Things, Movement, Threats, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 21 comments Readers Forum: My parents seemed really against me going to school, but then I asked about this 1 week attendance thing (Im home schooled btw) and it turns out they don't have that (My dad called for information) And I said I wanted to tour the school (assistant principal invited me) and my mom said Continue reading How Do I Prepare From Going To Home School To High School? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: From, Going, High, Home, Prepare, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 2 comments Readers Forum: I'm just curious 🙂 I have a lot of friends that are home schooled, and a few of them desperately want to go to public school, but their parents won't let them (for various reasons). Some of the reasons I don't really understand very well. So– would you let them go to public Continue reading If Your Home Schooled Child Wanted To Go To Public School, Would You Let Them? From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I want to be homeschooling, and I'm a freshman. It's getting closer to half way through the year. I live in California, anybody know any links or online schools? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Around, Convert, Freshman, Highschool, Homeschooling: All Things, Middle, Online, Year, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 2 comments Readers Forum: I am doing research for homeschooling, as is my dad. I found a lot, but I cannot figure out how to have your schooling accredited. And who to call to start homeschooling. February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Accredited, Homeschooling: All Things | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: We just moved to Costa Rica.My son is suppose to go to 1st grade next year but I want to put him in french school.He speaks only english so far and I want to keep that up.Any good websites that can give me ready lessons for home schooling? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: English, Home, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | One comment From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I need advice on homeschooling. The possibility that I may have to homeschool my 1st grader is looming. I have some big decisions to make and want to prepare myself as much as possible. Does anyone know the best homeschooling kit? One that gives the most comprehensive curriculum to Continue reading What Is The Best Homeschooling Kit For 1st Graders? February 23rd, 2010 | Tags: Best, Graders, Homeschooling: All Things, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I'm looking into home-school curriculum and have noticed that many say they are Biblical in basis, but are not being specific about their view of history. I want to choose textbooks/ curriculum that are not going to be filled with "millions of years ago". Can anyone offer assistance? Thanks Continue reading Which Home-school Curriculums Are Based On A Young Earth View Of History And Science? February 22nd, 2010 | Tags: Based, Curriculums, Earth, History/Geography, Homeschool, Science, View, Which, Young | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | One comment Readers Forum: Well my daughter goes to public school but lately she has been missing school do to her asthma she has always had this problem but it never occur to me that maybe we should do home school but How do you start to home school ?I really don't even know where to start Continue reading How Do You Go From Plublic School To Home Shcooling Your Child? February 22nd, 2010 | Tags: Child, From, Home, Plublic, School, Shcooling, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: Do you struggle with not knowing all of the effective techniques that a certified teacher would know? Do you have trouble making the learning experiences fun and meaningful? If someone started a business as a home school consultant, what specific types of services should he or she provide to Continue reading What Are The Biggest Problems That Parents Who Home School Face? Isn’t it amazing how different each of our children can be? As homeschoolers, we get to witness this first hand as we work with our students at home. Out of four children, I have one who can hardly wait to get started and could write pages upon pages of information or Continue reading Encouraging the Reluctant Writer Readers Forum: I'm interested in leaving public high school, because I have no doubt that I can teach myself more than a congested classroom could. In homeschooling, how do you take AP (Advanced Placement) courses? How does the college application process work? Please thoroughly explain the entire process. February 21st, 2010 | Tags: Application, College, Does, Homeschooling: All Things, With, Work | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments Readers Forum: My sister-in-law is having trouble with her 16 yr. old daughter and the school she is attending. She wants to finish her schooling from home but does not have alot of money to spend on curriculm and supplies. She is a single mom and just wants to help her daughter to finish school Continue reading How Do I Find Information On Home Schooling For A High School Student That Isn’t Gonna Break The Bank? February 21st, 2010 | Tags: Find, Gonna, High, Home, Information, Isn't, School, Schooling, Student, That | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 10 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I had to drop out of high school due to exenuating circumstances and picked up where I left off through home schooling so I could graduate. I'm just wondering if the diploma I get from the home schooling will be worth the same, academically speaking, as if I had Continue reading Is A High School Diploma From A Home Schooling Program The Same As One From An Actual High School? Reader Forum: I am homeschooling my 16 year old son this year to catch him up because he's very behind. He intends to go back to high school next year. What do I need to do to make sure he gets credit for the classes he takes while at home? Reader Forum: I have a 2 1/2 yr. old and a 9-month old and I'm strongly considering homeschooling in a christian setting. I would like to know the process to homeschooling, the effectiveness of it and any other information that would be helpful. February 21st, 2010 | Tags: Begin, Children, Homeschooling: All Things, Prepare | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: In school there is this school psychologist that is really strict & hard on kids being absent & dropping out of high school. I want to get on an home schooling program because i have severe medical problems and i can't attend school a lot. How can i get Continue reading How Can I Drop Out Of High School And Get On Home School? February 21st, 2010 | Tags: Drop, High, Home, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 11 comments Readers Forum: I was home schooled and believe me I did not get away with not studying. My mom would make me do all of my work, and if I didn't do it, I would have double to do the next day. Either that or I could work all night. What are our views on Continue reading Do People Know The Difference Between Homeschooling And Unschooling? February 21st, 2010 | Tags: Between, Difference, Homeschooling: All Things, Know, People, Unschooling | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 8 comments Readers Forum: What Are The Real Benefits Of Homeschooling? While I can understand it for children with non-impairing cognitive abnormalities, how is it justified for normal, healthy children? Everywhere I look, there are more and more varying subjective answers from religion to provincialism, but I have never seen any empirical evidence in favor of homeschooling. Continue reading What Are The Real Benefits Of Homeschooling? February 20th, 2010 | Tags: Benefits, Homeschooling: All Things, Real, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 9 comments Readers Forum: I live in a Albuquerque N.M. I have to home school my child becouse he was beatup at school. How he is a afraid to go to that school. His grades are D and F becuse he did not thinking about his school work. So I diecided to home school. February 20th, 2010 | Tags: Book/E-Book, Grader, Home, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments Readers Forum: If I decide to home-school one or more of my children, what legal requirements do I have to meet in Illinois? One child is in 5th grade, the other would be in kindergarten next year. The reason would be the lack of quality education and quality teachers available where we live. February 20th, 2010 | Tags: Grade, Home, Kids, Legal, Requirements, School, Schooling, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments For as long as I live, I will never cease to be amazed at how so many different looking children can come from the same two parents. My husband and I have five children – five very distinctly different looking children. The oldest is very Italian looking, like his father. He has very straight black Continue reading Learning Styles of Children Readers Forum: I am home schooled;and I am going to high school next year, and I wanted to know how can I finish a public school at home? I know that I would have to go to school to take state exams and stuff like that, but I wanted to know how do I go Continue reading How To Finish A Public School At Home? February 20th, 2010 | Tags: Finish, Home, Public, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | One comment From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I've been trying to get my son in school and its too many requirements and this that and the next, but I know and others know he's too intelligent to be in day care. So I thought maybe I could home school him. Where do I start? Do I Continue reading I Want To Home School My Kids. What Do I Need And Is There Anything Legal That I Have To Do For Me To Do So? Readers Forum: I am considering homeschooling my high school aged son. What type of diploma will he earn (in Tennessee) if he is homeschooled – or will it just be a GED? I will be an independent home schooler, not affiliated with a church or other organization. I'm aware of the requirements, but have been Continue reading What Type Of Diploma Do Home Schooled High School Students Earn? Readers Forum: I'm debating home schooling my son after this school year (he's in 5th grade). But I work full time and cannot be a SAHM even though I'd like to. How hard do you think it would it be to home school him and work full time? Thanks! Readers Forum: How many years has the debate about homeschooling been going for, I'm writing an essay about it. Thanks. February 19th, 2010 | Tags: About, Debate, Homeschooling: All Things, Start, When | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments Readers Forum: I've looked up so many programs for online school.I've written paragraphs about the benefits. I've weighed the pros and cons. I have a lot of websites written down, but she still thinks she'll have to get involved. I am terrified of public and private schools. So, I want to be home schooled. I Continue reading How Do I Convince My Mom To Home School Me? February 19th, 2010 | Tags: Convince, Home, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments Readers Forum: He is 7 and currently in a public school he is reading on a 3rd grade level and he loves math addition subtraction and multiplication! I want to home school but need more info on other parents day. Is it scheduled? February 18th, 2010 | Tags: Grader, Home, Hours, Many, School, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 13 comments Readers Forum: I'm 13, and I feel that some of my teachers do a bad job teaching. But some teachers are real good. Was wondering if I can do homeschooling for some subjects? Like math, perhaps? I really can't stand these teachers. I was seriously thinking about starting a riot with all the kids in Continue reading Is It Possible To Do Homeschooling And Public Schooling Both At Once? February 18th, 2010 | Tags: Both, Homeschooling: All Things, Once, Possible, Public, Schooling | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 9 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: My son will be entering Kindergarten in fall 08 and I plan on homeschooling him and his two little sister until 6th grade at least. I need help getting started. I don't know where to start and what needs to be done. I looked in to online academy, but Continue reading How Do I Get Started With Homeschooling? February 18th, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things, Started, With | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 12 comments From Our Readers Forum: I live out of the country (Mexico) and I want to home school. Im in 10th grade. What is the best homeschooling program? Readers Forum: I'm curious.Can par rents grade their kids that they are teaching,or is there a home school teacher that grades them. Are all their tests open book?I'm really curious. I'm talking about grade school and high school. And How Do They Take Tests And Do They Get Report Cards And If Yes How? From Our Forum a Reader Asks: What are the first steps?… How do I start and get into homeschooling? And where can I get the curriculm and books that will help me get started with my education..?? I am in Canada BC… if anyone can help me… would you find the sources at like say Continue reading How Do You Get Started With Homeschooling? February 17th, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things, Started, With | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 3 comments Readers Forum: I've been in public school for 7 yrs and I started home school a few months ago & I would just like to get others opinions on this question. Thnx February 17th, 2010 | Tags: College, Come, Eaiser, Home, Public, School, Than | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments Readers Forum: I am going to be homeschooling my 7 year old daughter in the fall and am overwhelmed by the choices of curriculum. What is the best and most kid friendly? February 17th, 2010 | Tags: Best, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Opinion, What, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 27 comments Readers Forum: Where can i find Vocab words to use in homeschooling.I need some for 10th-12th grade and do u no where i can get any cheap books for homeschooling in Texas? Thanks. February 17th, 2010 | Tags: Find, Homeschooling: All Things, Some, Where, Words | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 4 comments |
