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Readers Forum: Im homeschooling and I hate it. I want to show my parents how bad homeschooling is. How can I put it in its worst light. How can I convince my parents to let me go back to my old school. Or any other school would be better than homeschooling. Statistics. Testimonies. Anything negative Continue reading What Are The Negative Effects Of Homeschooling?  February 16th, 2010 | Tags: Effects, Homeschooling: All Things, Negative, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 11 comments Readers Forum: I am thinking about home-schooling my children, ages 7 and 11, and I know there are different curriculum's for homeschool. I don't know where to go to find out about homeschooling resources or how to compare the different programs. In addition, what resources are available to home-school parents? How can you suplement the Continue reading How Do You Choose The Best Home-school Program? February 16th, 2010 | Tags: Best, Choose, Homeschool, Program | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 8 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I'm putting together a support website for parents, teachers and homeschoolers. Details would be great. What are your most difficult areas in facilitating the children's learning? What do you believe to be the most important areas? Do you work with other families or homeschooling communities? How many kids in Continue reading Homeschooling Parents: What Are The Top Facilitation Or Curriculum Tools You Look For Online? February 16th, 2010 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Facilitation, Homeschooling: All Things, Look, Online, Parents, Tools, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 2 comments
More than likely your home has quite a few board games. You may even have frequent family game nights. But how about making your own homemade board games? Your children can design the game , create it, and then play it! Here are some steps, but they Continue reading Homemade Board Games Readers Forum: I home school 3 children in kindergarten to high school. Due to stressful circumstances, we were not able to start our school year until now, I am freaking out because I don't know how to catch them up, We are required 180 days, and school here started mid august. Does anyone have any Continue reading How Can I Start My Home School Year Late? February 16th, 2010 | Tags: Home, Late, School, Start, Year | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: What does it take to home school your kids & how much does it cost? I just need a ball park figure of cost. I would like to home school my son. I would rather he not attend public school anymore (It is a long story that I dont' Continue reading What Does It Take To Home School Children & How Much Does It Cost? From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I am interested in homeschooling. I will be in the 11th grade, and a friend of mine took online homeschooling to get his high school diploma half the time, because he took the classes all year long. Where would I find a legit class like this? How do I Continue reading How Do I Enroll In An Online Homeschooling For High School? February 15th, 2010 | Tags: Enroll, High, Homeschooling: All Things, Online, School | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: Any homeschool moms who have suffered from depression or any other mental illness? How do you deal with it with your busy schedule homeschooling? I suffer from OCD & panic attacks. I was just wondering if any of you have been through this kind of thing & how you Continue reading Any Homeschooling Moms Who Have Suffered From Any Type Of Depression? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Depression, From, Have, Homeschooling: All Things, Moms, Suffered, Type | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: Im a freshman in high school and i am considering being home schooled. I have very low grades and i think it might help me if i am able to move at a slower pace. Can any one tell me there opinions on transitioning from regular school, to home Continue reading How Is Home Schooling Compared To Public School? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Compared, Home, Public, School, Schooling | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I want to do homeschooling for years 11 and 12 so that I can graduate from school quicker. But I need to know whether or not homeschooling for year 12 stops you from getting into universities. And I also want to know how quickly it will take for me Continue reading Does Homeschooling For Years 11 And 12 Affect Getting Into Universities And How Quickly Can You Complete It? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Affect, Complete, Does, Getting, Homeschooling: All Things, Into, Quickly, Universities, Years | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I am thirteen and in year eight. All my life i've been home-schooled, but just recently, my dad decided to put me and my brother into a public school. He says we need to socialize properly. There is One more week of the holidays. What's it like(Public high school)? Continue reading I Have Been Home-schooled All Of My Life, But My Dad Is Sending Me To A Public School? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Been, Have, Homeschooled, Life, Public, School, Sending | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 14 comments The mini-office concept was started in public school by a teacher that was having trouble with kids focusing. So she took some legal size file folders and created a small cubicle for each student. But that didn’t solve the problem at all. The true problem was that instead of not focusing-they were asking each other Continue reading Step By Step, Piece by Piece: Mini-Offices From Our Forum a Reader Asks: Right now, my husband stays home with my 20-month-old son. We're going to home school him, but our home situation may change between now and then. Any experienced home school families, with both parents working, able to give some advice? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Both, Families, Home, Parents, School, Where, Work | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I would like 2 know how much would homeschooling cost but not being taught by my parents. Almost like a tutor that comes to your house but a teacher. I want to be taught just like in a public high school but at home with a teacher because nothing Continue reading How Much Does Homeschooling Cost With A Personal Teacher? February 14th, 2010 | Tags: Cost, Does, Homeschooling: All Things, Much, Personal, Teacher, With | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I was wondering how much time I should spend a day homeschooling my daughter. She will be in kindergarten this year. I have heard some people say it only takes an hour or two, but I want to make sure . Also I am looking for an afordable curriculm Continue reading How Long Should Homeschooling Take And What Curriculum Do You Use? February 13th, 2010 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Long, Should, Take, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 8 comments How Does Homeschooling Work For Parents Of Asperger Children? Where Do You Get Your Curriculum From?From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I have a 10 yr old son with Asperger's Syndrome, and have had several years of nothing but problems with the public school system. I have thought about homeschooling him for quite some time now, and I was wondering what experiences people have. February 13th, 2010 | Tags: Asperger, Children, Curriculum Reviews, Does, From, Homeschooling: All Things, Parents, Where, Work, Your | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 5 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I'm writing a story, and one of my characters has been home schooled all her life and, due to her mother's career change, has to start public high school as a freshman. Does the curriculum differ? How does one adapt to the social structure of public school? Do home Continue reading What Is The Transition From Home School To Public School Like? February 13th, 2010 | Tags: From, Home, Like, Public, School, Transition, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 4 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: My son has been diagnosed with a terrible illness. His illness has caused him to miss many days of school last year. He is on a 504 so it was fine for him to miss school. His doctors recommend that he be home schooled this year instead of returning Continue reading Home School??? From Our Forum a Reader Asks: For a 7 year old. Who is currently in public school but reads and does math at a 2nd-3rd grade level. I see lots of different programs I feel overwhelmed. Is there a site that gives me the refresher courses I need because I never went to college I Continue reading What Is A Good Homeschooling Programs Online And Books? February 12th, 2010 | Tags: Books, Good, Homeschooling: All Things, Online, Programs, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 6 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I am new to homeschooling my son, and I am involved with some local homeschooling groups. But, I am having some troubles with ideas on how to keep a schedule for my son and what to do with him during the day sometimes. Do you think it is better Continue reading What Is The Best Homeschooling Cirriculum For A First Grader? February 12th, 2010 | Tags: Best, Cirriculum, First, Grader, Homeschooling: All Things, What | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 9 comments From Our Forum a Reader Asks: I'm thinking about starting up homeschooling again but I have no idea how to start up again. If anyone could tell me good websites where I can find good homeschooling products or curriculums that would be great because right now i'm not really sure what to do. I'm in Continue reading Homeschooling? February 12th, 2010 | Tags: Homeschooling: All Things | Category: FORUM, Homeschooling: All Things | 7 comments I read this articel and I had to re-post it here to share with all of you. Most of us at one time or another have thought that we can not homeschool through Higschool. Or maybe our family and friends feel this. But if we remember that we are not teaching Continue reading Genetics and Ability Online education resources can play an important primary or secondary role in your children's education. They may be a great choice if you'd like to spend less time planning or have specific learning goals that you'd like to achieve. Points to consider when choosing a course: 1. Where do the courses come from? Is it a reliable source? Continue reading Online Learning – Yes or No? I read this article on portfolios by Homeschool inc. and I thought I would post what they said and add a few of my ideas to it. Need a creative way to describe your student's year? Try creating a portfolio! Some of you will need to create a portfolio because you're required to; others will just want Continue reading Portfolios Tell Your Child’s School History Spring has sprung. Ok, well maybe not quite yet, but before you know it, it will be upon us. The bees will be buzzing and the flowers will be growing and the butterflies will be fluttering. Right now is a great time to get your curriculum together for spring. And as you may have guessed I Continue reading Exploring God’s Creation – The Butterfly Theme Study January 27th, 2010 | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Science, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Children can learn so much from people in history, and George Washington is one of the best examples. George Washington is a great American soldier and President that your children will want to dive into and learn all about. Each day your child will explore and investigate with their Continue reading George Washington Unit Study with Lapbook January 24th, 2010 | Category: Book/E-Book, Curriculum Reviews, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Did you know that over 1 million acres of potatoes are planted every year in the United States, for a yield of over 41 billion pounds? Yea, I never knew that either. I did know that potatoes are versatile veggies, but coming up with new inventive recipes are always helpful. Continue reading February 2010 Molly’s Money-Saving Digest I know some of you think that there is a lot of cutting involved in lapbooks, and there is, but the one thing you get from a lapbook like In the Days of the Knights and Castles is a well-rounded study of a this subject. Kids seem to retain Continue reading In the Days of the Knights and Castles Lapbook Help learning happen by building a "learning staircase" for your child. After you've defined the concept to be taught, break the lesson into small steps – start on the bottom one and keep going! First, set the goal you want your child to achieve. Then, set reasonable expectations for each day's accomplishments. If your Continue reading Learning Staircases Six Things a Homeschool Family Can Learn from their Dog 1. Just Because…you take a nap,doesn't make you worthless. 2. Just Because…the newspaper is in your neighbor's driveway doesn't mean you can't read the headlines. 3. Just Because…you bark, doesn't mean people will listen. 4. Just Because…there's nothing in the refrigerator, doesn't mean there isn't Continue reading How a Pet Can Teach your Homeschool Porthole Perspective?!? On a ship, sailors can look out at the ocean through a porthole. But this doesn't give them much viewing area! In fact, all they can see is what's in front of them. Have you been seeing your life, your homeschool, from a porthole perspective? When we only see the problems and Continue reading Porthole Perspective?!? Have you always wanted your child to learn all about Valentine's Day? This Valentine's Unit Study with Study Guide is a great way to have an easy research of one of our countries holidays. Some of the topics Journey Through Learning includes on this one are, what the history of Valentine's Day is all Continue reading Valentine’s Day History, Symbols, Games Unit Study Ok, who knows what an amphibian really is? What is the difference between a Frog and a Toad? I found some tadpoles, but what do I feed them? Or maybe you have always wondered what the defense mechanisms of amphibians are. Well, I think Journey Through Learning has a great Continue reading Amphibians Unit Study with Study Guide One of the blessings of homeschooling is to find other families that are like minded and share in the same dreams you do for your children. One way to meet those families is by joining a support group. I belong to a park day support group that meets every Thursday here in Tustin, California. These Continue reading My Homeschool Support Group Scrapbook December Book Bag 2009, Common Questions about the Human Body is a very unique question and answer book about the human body. There are 73 pages of question s about the whole human body. Your child will peak into different systems of the body as you run through each of the 1 to Continue reading December Book Bag 2009, Common Questions about the Human Body You have never seen a Lapbook like this before. This is a cross between a lapbook and a file folder game. And I love it! File Folder games are great way of allowing the child to have fun all while they are learning. And what homeschool parent does not like their children to have fun Continue reading Multiplication Pocket Games by A Journey Through Learning Lapbooks are a great way of teaching on a certain subject with a very hands on approach. There are, of course, a few supplies that you will need to have on hand like some scissors, glue, paper and a file folder and of course your child. But these supplies are minimal and you most likely Continue reading Me and My Body by A Journey Through Learning So remember not too long ago I did a review on a lapbook on Asia. Well I received a book on Great Ancient China projects you can build yourself to go along with our Asia study. Of course like any good study goes, it starts out with a timeline. We are learning about Continue reading Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself by Nomad Press This months book bag is a great one. It gives the kids a chance to learn all the ways we get around. On the Move, Transportation, Land, Water and Air by Teacher Book Bag is the name of the book we are looking at today. I loved this book. My daughter (4) and I Continue reading On the Move, Transportation, Land, Water and Air! If you have read any of my reviews you know how much I adore Hands of a Child Lapbooks? There are a few things you will need to supply like some scissors, glue, paper and a file folder etc. the supplies you need are minimal and you probably have them laying around already. They are Continue reading The Great Ice Age Lapbook by Hands of a Child November 16th, 2009 | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment I have a fond fancy for file folder games. They are very inexpensive compared with traditional board games you can buy, effortless to put together and engaging for all ages. There are many types of the file folder games that I have come across over the years and I have at least 30 of those Continue reading Raining Numbers Math Addition File Folder Game I love file folder games. I must have about 30 of them. They are easy to make, entertaining for all elementary ages and cheap compared with traditional board games you can buy! I think I like the last one the best. Most of the file folder games I come across are for the younger Continue reading Silly Snail Parts of Speech File Folder Game I adore Hands of a child lapbooks? They are entirely prepared for you. In the Theodore Roosevelt lapbook they give you 60 pages, which includes 20, hands on activities for your lapbook as well as the research pages plus you get a list of books, websites and links to construct a well-formed study of Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt Lapbook by Hands of a Child October 25th, 2009 | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment You know what I love the most about Hands of a Child lapbooks? They are completely done for you. And when I say completely, I mean 100%. In the Continent of Asia Study they give you 23 pages of information so that you can complete this lapbook without ever having to do research. Now Continue reading Asia Lapbook by Hands of a Child October 13th, 2009 | Category: Curriculum Reviews, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? Was the best so far for me. Let me give an example of what really hit home for me. We are in an age of everything we touch is Continue reading Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests October 11th, 2009 | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Organization | Leave a comment Just a reminder to all that it is the middle of October and if you live in California and still have not filed your California state private school affidavit form, it is time. You have from October 1 to October 15th to file. Now if your scared or nervous and just are not sure Continue reading Time to File Your California Private School Affidavit (PSA) According to the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac, most of the U.S. is just days away from the best leaf peeping of the season! For example, in Northern Illinois, where Home School, Inc. is located, the Almanac predicts that the best days for us to take a walk in the forest will be October 12-22. As Continue reading Leaf Peeping I have to admit this unit study, Autumn Treasures, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy to use and drawn out nicely for the teacher. It really could not be easier! It gives you so many resources to go to. Books, as well as on line links to Continue reading Autumn Treasures, Download N Go Little Pockets of Time, “Have You Seen My Cat?” by Fortunately for You is a great way for children to remember what they have read! I think this would be great with the lower elementary grades, say kindergarten through maybe third grade and maybe even preschool. I started it with my daughter who Continue reading Pockets Full of Time: Have You Seen My Cat September 28th, 2009 | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Reading, Reviews, Writing | Leave a comment I am not much into unit studies myself unless they are all completely drawn out for me. But, I have to admit this unit study of An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage is very easy to use. It gives you so many resources to go to. Books, as Continue reading An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage September 27th, 2009 | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Science, Unit Studies | Leave a comment House Upon a Rock is a copywork book for Mathew 7:24-29. I feel it is made more for upper elementary grades, 4-6, due to the lining on the pages and length of the copywork. It is only 8 pages that are beautifully illustrated in back and white. It contains 3 pages of copywork plus Continue reading Copywork E-Book September 22nd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Bible, Biblical, Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Writing | Leave a comment The Little Red Hen Primer Reader is a story I has read with many different animals character in its place, but the underlining lesson is the fact that if you do not work you do not get to reap what is sown. I actually really like this book a lot. After the story there Continue reading The Little Red Hen Primer Reader September 21st, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Writing | Leave a comment Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? Was the best so far for me. Let me give an example of what really hit home for me. We are in an age of everything we touch is disposable. Continue reading Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests September 19th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | 3 comments Most of my regular readers know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit study unless it has all the information (more like a theme study) at hand and I do not have to do much research. However, I think this 133-page unit study of the 50 states I received Continue reading Trail Guide to US Geography September 17th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Funny thing about doing reviews, you always end up with something you either need or can really use. I happen to be finishing up our studies this fall about Ancient Egypt and so this review came at a perfect time. I received an e-book by Milliken called History of Civilization: The Ancient World Continue reading History of Civilization: The Ancient World September 16th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment The New School Year Has the new school year started with gusto at your house? Or guesses? “I guess we’ll use this curriculum. I guess we’ll start on Monday. I guess we’ll use this folder, and I guess we could try unit studies this year.” Does any of this sound familiar? Time for a change? Continue reading Free Ebook: Planning Your Course and Letting the Lord Determine Your Steps September 11th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, FREE, Homeschooling: All Things | Leave a comment Yea, you read the title correctly. Judge Orders Homeschooler into Public School for Being Too Religious. Now wait till you read it. She was not directed to go to public school because she was behind in her academics. No, she was directed to Continue reading Court Ordering a 10-year Old Girl From Homeschooling Into a Public School. September 3rd, 2009 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Politics, Reviews | Leave a comment If you have been with me since the beginning of NutBugs, you know I did a review on using puppets in homeschooling. We have, on and off, used the idea and loved it. My kids get a kick out of it and they enjoy my silly voices as well as correct me when I switch Continue reading Even Boys Can Use Paper Dolls September 1st, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, FREE, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Crafts, Curriculum Reviews, FREE, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | 2 comments #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Continue reading Old Schoolhouse Contest Well, it is that time of year once more. And here we are some of us homeschoolers scurrying and trying to get everything put together and others all done and ready to go. So I thought after talking with a few friends and they were asking me how I do my year, that I would Continue reading A New School Year August 24th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, Lesson Planning, Organization | 2 comments Ok, if you all are looking for a good source for online information I have found it for you. Fiesta of Freebies 2 E-Book, A Compilation of Homeschool Freebies. This e-book has internet sitesto compliment or even help you to develop a course of Continue reading Fiesta of Freebies 2 E-Book, A Compilation of Homeschool Freebies August 22nd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Computer, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment August is here and it’s time to gear up for “Back-to-Homeschool.” Looking for some fun hands-on activities to get your year started right? The Old Schoolhouse® wants to help by offering our Teacher’s Toolbox readers one of our most popular modules, Amazing Mathematics, absolutely free! How much fun can you have with math? Continue reading Amazing Math Free Ebook August 14th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, FREE, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, FREE, Homeschooling: All Things, Math, Reviews | Leave a comment I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for great sites to go to that offer me tons of information regarding homeschooling development. I also like it when I can put my two cents in and give advice as well as get advice back. And what can be even more Continue reading Christian California Homeschooling Group August 3rd, 2009 | Category: Blogs, Homeschooling: All Things, Local Mom Review, Seminar/Confrence | Leave a comment Ahh, it is that time of year once more. VBS time. My kids have already been to one VBS this year at another church. VBS is not about getting rid of the kids for a half of a day, but about reaching out to your kids un-churched friends and the un-churched community around us. VBS Continue reading VBS July 31st, 2009 | Category: Articles, Bible, Biblical, Homeschooling: All Things, Local Mom Review, Parenting, Personal Life, Reviews | Leave a comment I know here in California homeschooling is really easy to do without a lot of hoops to jump through for the government. But in some state there are many more compliance issues to deal with. I found this site called HomeSchoolLegal.com that answers most if not all your compliance issues for each Continue reading State to State Compliance Information Most traditional school systems have a need for cookie cutter children. You see if they allow for individualism, they might not be able to keep control. We see this all the time in a traditional school settings where one kid stands up to be different and is either quieted by the Continue reading Are You Thinking Of Quitting Homeschooling? Used or New? That is the question! 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 Continue reading Used or New Curriculum? It is that time of year again. Yes, it is time to start thinking about the fall and our curriculum choices. Here in Southern California we are having our CHEA convention this week. Unfortunately I am un-able to attend this year. I just do not have the money to go. I am so bummed. This Continue reading Free, Free, Free July 9th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, FREE, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: FREE, Homeschooling: All Things | Leave a comment The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is celebrating the Fourth of July in the Schoolhouse Store with some big savings, free unit studies, and chances to win a $50 gift certificate! Here are the exciting details: 1. Purchase a 2 yr. print U.S. subscription to TOS and receive all 4 of our 2008 issues IN ADDITION TO Continue reading Another Old Schoolhouse Sale Now I have written a couple articles on e-books and my feelings on them. But I will take a moment to recap. I love them to a certain degree. I think having a reading book or a small unit or theme study is great. But when it comes down to a full year of curriculum. Continue reading E-Homeschooling: Embracing the E-book Revolution June 28th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Homeschooling: All Things | Leave a comment The Old Schoolhouse is giving away 19 pretty cool gifts for those who would like to either start a new subscription or re-new an old one. Some are on line gifts other are actual gifts that will be sent to you as well as coupons for $$ off of products purchased at certain websites. Now Continue reading The Old Schoolhouse 19 Gift Promotion When I started homeschooling I thought for sure that homeschool was all about getting the grade so to speak. I thought that it was so important to make sure my kids lived up to the homeschoolstandard. You know reading at age 3 and writing at age 4, playing 3 musical instruments by age 5 Continue reading Academics and Beyond June 17th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting | 2 comments A Teacher Learns the Truth About Education by Lauren Bleser I was given this article to read and I found it absolutly wonderful so I had to share it with my readers. Thank you to Lauren Bleser who wrote it. You can check it out at… http://www.collegeplus.org/acceleration/a-teacher-learns-the-truth-about-education In 2002, I graduated with my Continue reading A Teacher Learns the Truth About Education You know as I grew up I was taught some of the basic things to do to be a homemaker. However, looking back today I really wished my mom would have taught me a bit more. Like how to bake bread. How to make a menu for a week etc. Who knows maybe she taught Continue reading Teaching Our Children to Be Homemakers June 4th, 2009 | Category: Book/E-Book, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | 3 comments I found out one of my friends older kids who happens to be in public school was going to have a career day. So, I was thinking to myself…as a Homeschooler, how do I go about having a so called career day for my children later on as they get older. I want them to Continue reading I Wanna Be A Chef Unit Study June 1st, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Book/E-Book, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting, Reviews, Unit Studies | 2 comments I just loved this short little article I read this morning and had to share it with all my friends…. A Late Bloomer Blossoms Into Something BigFamilies today feel a lot of pressure to have their children reading by age 6 or 7, or even age 5. Yet President Woodrow Wilson stands out as a Continue reading The Push to Make Our Children Read I thought this was a great way to finish off our day at the homeschool fair. I found this article written about the fair. Hey if you don;t mind if I can brag for a moment, My kids did great at the science and art fair. Six 1st place ribbons as well as two best Continue reading Homeschool Fair in the Newspaper May 25th, 2009 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting, Seminar/Confrence | Leave a comment You know, now a days when we hear people say that they shelter their children it is not intended to be a compliment. Why is that? Why is sheltering such a bad thing to do? So I was asking myself what exactly does it mean to shelter my kids? Do I shelter my kids? Is Continue reading Sheltering our Children May 23rd, 2009 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, Parenting, Personal Life | Leave a comment I have wanted to start teaching a foreign language to my kids for some time now. I bought a Spanish set last year, but it was so detailed it was just TOOOOOOO much for him. So when I decided that I really wanted to start with Latin because of it’s help with learning all other Continue reading Latina Christiana: Memoria Press April 28th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Foriegn Language, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment You know I have found over the years that there is no right or wrong way to teach your children. In every homeschool there are many different methods used and many different curriculums out there that say they are the best or better then the next. What makes a curriculum work for me is the Continue reading Tapestry of Grace April 22nd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment Home educating is not without challenges. Let’s face it, there are days when it can just wear us down. How many times have you thought: Homeschooling is tough because…… “There’s so much to do!”The flip side: Homeschooling is great, because while our children are still at home, we get to re-prioritize our lives and let Continue reading Two Sides to Every Coin April 12th, 2009 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Parenting | Leave a comment Easter is almost here and The Old School House has done it again. They are giving away a whole bunch of fun free activities for you and your kids to do for Easter. So here is the link you will need to download all those fun crafts! Here’s the link for the Freebies: Continue reading Easter Freebies March 27th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, FREE, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Crafts, FREE, Homeschooling: All Things | 2 comments What a joy it was to open this box. My kids were overjoyed to see a box full of animals from Schleich to add to their collection. You know there are those that claim they are hand painted and then when you look at it the eyes are all crooked or something. Not Schleich! Continue reading Schleich Action Figures March 24th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Toys Reviews | Leave a comment Critical Thining is a company who has so many parent, teacher in addition to other educational awards as well as they should. First let me say that I actually have been using Critical Thinking Language Arts for my son for a year now and we love it. But then I got so lucky as Continue reading Critical Thinking March 23rd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Math, Reviews | Leave a comment Ok, this has got to be one of the greatest little products my daughter (3) has received to review for me. When I got this in the mail I first thought of those peel and cling/stick things (can not remember the name) I had as a child. Oh, but no this is so much more Continue reading Alphabet Alley Magnet Playset March 17th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Toys Reviews | Leave a comment If you love to lapbook, you will LOVE this product. Homeschool in the Woods sent to me the New Testament Lapbook. I already had purchased the Old Testament and loved it, but then to be so lucky as to get to review the New Testament one too. WOW! Lucky me! Amy Pak is the creator Continue reading Homeschooling in the Woods March 14th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, History/Geography, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment Do you like saving up to 80%? Get next year’s shopping done early and for less money at the March Madness sale inthe Schoolhouse Store! Check out some of the unit studies and copy work to help round out this school year or for fun summer activities. Almost 200 items are on sale from Continue reading Savings of up to 80% March 13th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Homeschooling: All Things, Sales | Leave a comment One 2 Believe has shipped to me once again. YEA!!!! So far we have NOT been disappointed by any of their products. They are of great quality and will withstand time and time again of play. This time they shipped to us Noah’s Ark. This was a great way for them to have Continue reading One 2 Believe – Noah’s Ark March 9th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Toys Reviews | Leave a comment Artistic Pursuits: the Art curriculum for Creativity. That is their title. You know what? It fits perfectly. I received Grades K-3 Book One. An Introduction to Visual Arts. After just 2 lessons I realized that this was a wonderfully gentle introduction not only to art but famous art pieces and artists. I have been Continue reading Artistic Pursuits: the Art curriculum for Creativity March 5th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Art, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Leave a comment Last year my son and I learned a little bit about Early American History. Just mainly the Indians. We used a well know literature based curriculum. To this day my son can recite the information he learned from those books. Now you may be asking why do I bring that up when I am reviewing Continue reading Five in a Row March 2nd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews, Unit Studies | Leave a comment One of the most difficult tasks to accomplish with homeschooling is planning your schedule. We sit down a month or so before we are ready to begin school and we outline everything we want to accomplish. Then we plan out what we are going to accomplish each day of every week. We are going to Continue reading Choosing Your School Year Schedule March 1st, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Lesson Planning, Organization, Parenting | One comment The Jonas Brothers band is an incredibly popular trio of three homeschooled brothers: Paul (Kevin) Jonas, 21, Joseph (Joe) Jonas, 19, and Nicholas (Nick) Jonas, 16. The Jonas Brothers grew up in a home where music was a large part of everyday life. Their father, Rev. Kevin Jonas, is co-founder of Christ for the Nations Continue reading The Jonas Brothers band Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik are among the most popular classical pieces of all time. Did you know that studies show that both playing and listening to classical music have a positive impact on standardized test scores? The same holds true for math achievement. Continue reading Music and Math Are Connected! I used to be a firm believer in not issuing grades and not “testing” my children. Sure, I drilled them regularly but I never gave them written or oral tests because I wanted their education to be full of encouragement and mastery. I believed that receiving a “C” or or an “80%” on a test Continue reading To Grade Or Not To Grade: That Is the Question February 26th, 2009 | Category: Articles, Homeschooling: All Things, In the News, Lesson Planning, Parenting | Leave a comment A fellow TOS Homeschool Crew member has created an award for the TOS Crew members and I am so honored to have been chosen to receive an award. So I thought I would take a week and check out the TOS Review board blogs and choose 5 of my favorite bloggers. These Continue reading Top 5 Curriculum Review Bloggers I was never did well in school at math and the teachers I had either did not want to, did not have the time or could not take the time to slow it down for me. So I fell behind. When High School came around it got even worst. Math has never been a strong Continue reading Math Tudor February 24th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Computer, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Math, Reviews | Leave a comment So let me tell you about SpellQuizzer. This is a computer-based program where you enter the child’s spelling list and make audio recordings of the words. Then it quizzes the child, playing each word back to him one at a time, checking his spelling as he types in the words. Or you can type Continue reading SpellQuizzer February 23rd, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Computer, Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reading, Reviews | 2 comments You know as a singer and a children’s choir director at my church, I know just how powerful music can be. The words can teach you something that you may have known but never knew how to feel it. It can evoke feelings for God that no spoken word can. It can help you memorize Continue reading Bible Story Songs February 9th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Bible, Homeschooling: All Things, Music, Reviews | Leave a comment So this weeks Heart of the Matter Weekly Meme question is great and I can not wait to read some of the responses. But meanwhile, here is mine. Picture a lovely, sunny day at the park. It is about 11:30 in the afternoon and my kids 6 and 3 are playing on the playground with Continue reading What is the Goofiest Questions Asked About Homeschoolers? I received some reading strips for review From Heads Up!. These are for the student who has a little trouble keeping his place while reading. They place the strip over the text as they read which in turn would help them to focus in on their place and to follow through to the next Continue reading Heads Up! Reading Strips January 28th, 2009 | Tags: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling: All Things, Reviews | Category: Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling: All Things, Reading, Reviews | One comment |
