NutBugs » Articles http://nutbugs.com A Journey Through Homeschooling Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:57:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Let’s Play http://nutbugs.com/lets-play/ http://nutbugs.com/lets-play/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:58:46 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2458 I am sure that most of my readers read the article put out by CurrClick about Play. I thought it was such a great article, that I wanted to re-post it for those who may

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/lets-play/feed/ 0 Does Nagging Work? http://nutbugs.com/does-nagging-work/ http://nutbugs.com/does-nagging-work/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:46 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2272 I was many years into parenting before I realized that the most powerful tool in my toolbox, masterful nagging, did not work.

I would remind, leave notes, cajole, tease, nag and harangue. Guess what? It didn't matter a bit.

In fact, they acquired an uncanny ability to tune me out. The more animated I got, the more

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/does-nagging-work/feed/ 0 Teaching Writing in a Text-Message World http://nutbugs.com/teaching-writing-in-a-text-message-world/ http://nutbugs.com/teaching-writing-in-a-text-message-world/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:17:39 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2266 Writing is not going away.

In fact, writing is on the uptick!

A case can be made that writing is becoming our culture's dominant form of communication.   Email, text messages, tweets, and blog entries are all done in writing. Even on our electronic phones we do more texting than talking.

It's as though the old practice of

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/teaching-writing-in-a-text-message-world/feed/ 1 Eisenhower Park http://nutbugs.com/eisenhower-park/ http://nutbugs.com/eisenhower-park/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:21:49 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2181 One of my favorite things to do is to go on hikes, have the kids wade in streams and look for all sorts of different type of animals, draw in their nature journal and just have some good old fashion fun without all the play equipment. However, here in Orange County, California, most of the

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/eisenhower-park/feed/ 0 Encouraging Kids Along the Path to Learning http://nutbugs.com/encouraging-kids-along-the-path-to-learning/ http://nutbugs.com/encouraging-kids-along-the-path-to-learning/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:11:57 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2263 The words path to learning offer us a great word picture. Word pictures (metaphors) can help us visualize and grab hold of a big concept and a deep meaning.

The word "education" is not a word picture. While the word "education" has plenty of meaning, it's hard to picture. And the word itself may not offer

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/encouraging-kids-along-the-path-to-learning/feed/ 0 HSLDA sponsoring One Nation Under God event http://nutbugs.com/hslda-sponsoring-one-nation-under-god-event/ http://nutbugs.com/hslda-sponsoring-one-nation-under-god-event/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:51:22 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2104 Our nation was founded on Biblical principles, but we have lost sight of this in today�s culture. That is why we are calling all Christians to join together on November 12, 2011 to host the One Nation Under God Event in homes and churches across America.

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/hslda-sponsoring-one-nation-under-god-event/feed/ 0 How to Keep a Strong Voice for Homeschooling in Sacramento http://nutbugs.com/how-to-keep-a-strong-voice-for-homeschooling-in-sacramento/ http://nutbugs.com/how-to-keep-a-strong-voice-for-homeschooling-in-sacramento/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:41:11 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2081 Most of you are probably saying where is NutBugs Heart of Dakota Weekly Update this week. Well, Our schedule is that we school for 5 weeks on and then we take a week off. This allows us MANY breaks through

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Great News In California!

AB 717 is a huge step toward restoring constitutional principles.

From: Family Protection Ministries and HSLDA

Bill AB 717: Child Abuse

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/california-homeschoolers/feed/ 0 Affidavit Time http://nutbugs.com/affidavit-time/ http://nutbugs.com/affidavit-time/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:58:54 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=2017 It's time once again to file the Private School Affidavit (PSA) online between October 1-15 for us California Homeschoolers. The private school affidavit is now

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/affidavit-time/feed/ 0 Cheap Theater Tickets http://nutbugs.com/cheap-theater-tickets/ http://nutbugs.com/cheap-theater-tickets/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:23:44 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1959 Ok, so how many of you like to go see a musical or a play or some sort of concert, raise your hand. Yea, me too. But how many of you do not go at all or as often as you like because of the price? My hand is up too!

I was told about this

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/cheap-theater-tickets/feed/ 0 Educating Children with Dyslexia http://nutbugs.com/educating-children-with-dyslexia/ http://nutbugs.com/educating-children-with-dyslexia/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:30:33 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1957 I know a lot of my readers have struggling children with Dyslexia. I have a friend who just found out why she has been struggling with her child in homeschooling him. She is currently struggling in this area too with her son. As most of you know I am fond of most of  Rod

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/educating-children-with-dyslexia/feed/ 0 Am I Sheltering My Child Too Much? http://nutbugs.com/am-i-sheltering-my-child-too-much-2/ http://nutbugs.com/am-i-sheltering-my-child-too-much-2/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:14:31 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/1596/ Did you all see the article by Gena Suarez that Old School House sent out a few weeks ago. I loved it and thought I would post it here for those who did not get it.

Do you "shelter" your children?

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/am-i-sheltering-my-child-too-much-2/feed/ 0 Response to Alarming Recommendations by Miami-Dade County Grand Jury http://nutbugs.com/response-to-alarming-recommendations-by-miami-dade-county-grand-jury/ http://nutbugs.com/response-to-alarming-recommendations-by-miami-dade-county-grand-jury/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:54:07 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1740 I just received an email from HSLDA in regards to this. I know that this does not affect me now, but in the future this could affect thosse of us in California too. And to my friends and readers who live in Florida, I am sure you are well aware of what is going on.

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/response-to-alarming-recommendations-by-miami-dade-county-grand-jury/feed/ 0 Dream-Driven Kids…Why They Succeed http://nutbugs.com/dream-driven-kids-why-they-succeed/ http://nutbugs.com/dream-driven-kids-why-they-succeed/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:49:20 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1681 When you were young, did you tell your parents (or anyone) your dreams?

Maybe you yearned to be the fastest runner in the world? Or write books? Be a rock star? An artist? Olympic skater? A mom?

We tend to protect our dreams, so we don't always say them out loud. We don't want our dreams trampled

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/dream-driven-kids-why-they-succeed/feed/ 0 The Importance of Good Pencil Posture http://nutbugs.com/the-importance-of-good-pencil-posture/ http://nutbugs.com/the-importance-of-good-pencil-posture/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:12:10 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1689 Learning and reading involve many skills. As children move beyond the pre-school

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/the-importance-of-good-pencil-posture/feed/ 0 HSLDA Members and Friends: http://nutbugs.com/hslda-members-and-friends/ http://nutbugs.com/hslda-members-and-friends/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:01:56 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1686 Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:

You know that HSLDA’s free e-lert service brings the latest news to your inbox.

But when you want in-depth analysis of issues that affect your family’s freedom to homeschool, HSLDA’s bimonthly magazine, The Home School Court Report,

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/hslda-members-and-friends/feed/ 0 Who Is Your Child? http://nutbugs.com/who-is-your-child/ http://nutbugs.com/who-is-your-child/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:16:00 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1688 By Virginia Vagt

Children are all so different. We're with our children a lot. So we think we know them. And we do know a lot about them.

But the pace of our lives takes time away from our ability to make observations and reflect on the patterns we see. Don't we often make quick judgments about

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/who-is-your-child/feed/ 0 Gleaning Opportunity http://nutbugs.com/gleaning-opportunity-2/ http://nutbugs.com/gleaning-opportunity-2/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 00:24:44 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1674 Ok, so if you all live in the Orange County area of Southern California, then I have an opportunity for you and your family. Tanka Farms, down here by me, is making available gleaning opportunities for you and your family. This is a great way to teach our kids about doing for others as well

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/gleaning-opportunity-2/feed/ 0 Right to Reasonably Resist Unlawful Police Entry Struck Down http://nutbugs.com/right-to-reasonably-resist-unlawful-police-entry-struck-down/ http://nutbugs.com/right-to-reasonably-resist-unlawful-police-entry-struck-down/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 15:31:19 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1665 For those of you who do not have HSLDA, I had to re-post this article from HSLDA. This is the big "WHY" if you have not spent the $100 a year for this wonderful service this is the why you need to  beg or borrow the $100 to get it. By the way, they are

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/right-to-reasonably-resist-unlawful-police-entry-struck-down/feed/ 0 ‘19 Free Gifts’ http://nutbugs.com/19-free-gifts/ http://nutbugs.com/19-free-gifts/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 17:14:10 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1691 Have you heard about the '19 Free Gifts' Promotion from our friends at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine?

Subscribe to TOS (or renew your two-year subscription) and in addition to a great magazine, you'll receive 19 free gifts, including…

> a Vocabulary Madness Puzzle Booklet from Shurley English > Building Thinking Skills in Young People

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/19-free-gifts/feed/ 0 HSLDA Information Regarding the Election http://nutbugs.com/hslda-information-regarding-the-election/ http://nutbugs.com/hslda-information-regarding-the-election/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:31:21 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1639  

 

Co-hosted by CHEA of California and HSLDA In cooperation with the Nevada Homeschool Network and Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network

Santa Clara, California April 7–9, 2011 Thursday through Saturday

Presidential forum and straw poll at the Pacific Homeschool SuperConference!

Dear Friends:

Would you like to impact the 2012 United States presidential election?

Come to the Pacific Homeschool SuperConference,

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/hslda-information-regarding-the-election/feed/ 0 Project Play http://nutbugs.com/project-play-2/ http://nutbugs.com/project-play-2/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:32:46 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1435  

Did you know?

Since 1980, the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for children ages 2 – 5 and more than tripled for children ages 6 – 11. Between 1981 and 1997, free playtime among 6 to 8 year olds dropped 25% and homework more than doubled. Since

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/project-play-2/feed/ 0 The Race http://nutbugs.com/the-race/ http://nutbugs.com/the-race/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:53 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1623 I didn’t have to go. He had already caught a ride with friends early in the morning while we slept. But I didn’t want my first-born child to think his mother never came to anything because she had so many little ones to tow along with her. So I loaded the car with his five

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/the-race/feed/ 0 6-Year-Old Hauled to Psych Ward Despite Parent’s Wishes http://nutbugs.com/6-year-old-hauled-to-psych-ward-despite-parent%e2%80%99s-wishes/ http://nutbugs.com/6-year-old-hauled-to-psych-ward-despite-parent%e2%80%99s-wishes/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:10:52 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/1618/ this article at Today.com last week,

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/6-year-old-hauled-to-psych-ward-despite-parent%e2%80%99s-wishes/feed/ 1 Outsourcing Life http://nutbugs.com/outsourcing-life/ http://nutbugs.com/outsourcing-life/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:56:44 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1589 When a builder builds a house, he subcontracts much of the work. The carpenter has a job; the plumber puts in the pipes. Together, they collaborate to create something useful and hopefully well-constructed.

Parents sometimes subcontract some of their jobs. We have the schools teach our children and the churches instill them with values. Scouting equips

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/outsourcing-life/feed/ 0 Simple New Year, Simple Fresh Start http://nutbugs.com/simple-new-year-simple-fresh-start/ http://nutbugs.com/simple-new-year-simple-fresh-start/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:54:45 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1587 New Year and change go together. We make New Year resolutions to promise ourselves change. We want to insure that this year will be different, fresh, and more workable.

Homeschool families feel the same way. We want to insure that daily life will be different, fresh and more workable in the New Year. The changes we

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/chea-newsletter-free-devotional/feed/ 0 Following the Rules http://nutbugs.com/following-the-rules/ http://nutbugs.com/following-the-rules/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:49:59 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1585 I was going to write an article about how you have a new year upon us and how we should start the new year with preparedness in homeschooling by joining HSLDA. Then I came across this wonderful article by Homeschool Inc. and I decided to repost it here instead. I could have not written it

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/following-the-rules/feed/ 0 Celebrate Cerebrodiversity! http://nutbugs.com/celebrate-cerebrodiversity/ http://nutbugs.com/celebrate-cerebrodiversity/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:38:58 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/celebrate-cerebrodiversity/ Men are from _______ , Women are from _______ . That boy just can't sit _______. Are you _______ to me? Keep your _______ on the board, young lady.

Venus, Mars, still, listening, eyes. Each of these phrases represents a concept in education and brain research called cerebrodiversity. It's the recognition that each of our brains is

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/celebrate-cerebrodiversity/feed/ 0 New Year – New Vision http://nutbugs.com/new-year-new-vision/ http://nutbugs.com/new-year-new-vision/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:46:38 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1582 New Year's resolutions are fleeting things, leaving our minds with the next distraction. Rather than making resolutions, seek renewal. Renewal of yourself, physically, mentally and emotionally – and renewal of your approach and attitude.

Here are a few ideas to consider as we approach 2011:

1. Worry less. How many things we worry about actually happen? Too

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/new-year-new-vision/feed/ 0 Getting a Break? http://nutbugs.com/getting-a-break/ http://nutbugs.com/getting-a-break/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:43:22 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1577 Do you dread the holidays? Just between you and me, I often do. But holidays and vacations matter. They matter to our minds. Why is that?

On the one hand, every mom on earth knows that holidays do not mean fewer tasks – just different ones. And holidays don't promise more sleep – in fact,

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/getting-a-break/feed/ 0 Smart Kids Who Hate to Write http://nutbugs.com/smart-kids-who-hate-to-write/ http://nutbugs.com/smart-kids-who-hate-to-write/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:10:35 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1500 Continue reading Smart Kids Who Hate to Write

]]> http://nutbugs.com/smart-kids-who-hate-to-write/feed/ 0 Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling http://nutbugs.com/give-while-you-shop-clicks-for-homeschooling/ http://nutbugs.com/give-while-you-shop-clicks-for-homeschooling/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:38:28 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1493 Here’s a great way to help homeschoolers any time you shop online: purchase materials from a company that gives to the Home School Foundation. All you have to do is go to Clicks for Homeschooling and click on the link

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HSLDA posting:

A Time for Thanksgiving  

  Vol. 101, Prg. 1-5 November 15-19, 2010  

Whether your kids are 5 or 15, you can have fun learning more about the history of Thanksgiving with them. On this week’s Home HSLDA: A Time for Thanksgiving

]]> http://nutbugs.com/hslda-a-time-for-thanksgiving/feed/ 0 Colleges Now Required to Determine “Validity” of High School Diplomas http://nutbugs.com/colleges-now-required-to-determine-%e2%80%9cvalidity%e2%80%9d-of-high-school-diplomas/ http://nutbugs.com/colleges-now-required-to-determine-%e2%80%9cvalidity%e2%80%9d-of-high-school-diplomas/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:36:39 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1491 School Diplomas   FAFSA Form: Which Box to Check?

In the past, some parents were advised to choose “high school

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/colleges-now-required-to-determine-%e2%80%9cvalidity%e2%80%9d-of-high-school-diplomas/feed/ 0 Halloween Origins: What Are The Different Names? http://nutbugs.com/halloween-origins-what-are-the-different-names/ http://nutbugs.com/halloween-origins-what-are-the-different-names/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:32:12 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1465 Although Halloween origins began with the Celtic druids over 2,000 years ago, the seasonal practices are observed in many countries. Halloween falls within the Fall Equinox that starts from September 23 through November 4 approximately. This time period is celebrated in all cultures and is also known as:

Alban Elfed Autumn Equinox Fall Solstice Cornucopia Feast of Avalon Festival of Dionysus Harvest

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/halloween-origins-what-are-the-different-names/feed/ 0 What is the History of Halloween: A Christian Perspective? http://nutbugs.com/what-is-the-history-of-halloween-a-christian-perspective/ http://nutbugs.com/what-is-the-history-of-halloween-a-christian-perspective/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:11:29 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1459 When we consider the history of Halloween (a Christian perspective), it may seem as if the modern holiday has gotten out of hand. After all, doesn’t Halloween glorify evil? Is it right to send our children out as devils

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Housewife Day recognizes the importance of stay at home wives and moms. Also referred to as "Retro" Housewife Day. These wonderful, caring creatures, build and enrich strong family environments. They help to instill family values and good character.

Housewife is an old term. It hails back

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/national-housewife-day/feed/ 0 How Do God’s Ten Commandments Apply Today? http://nutbugs.com/how-do-gods-ten-commandments-apply-today/ http://nutbugs.com/how-do-gods-ten-commandments-apply-today/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:13:28 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1461 Many people today feel that God's Ten Commandments are no longer valid because they do not apply to our current society. They look to the Ten Commandments as being outdated and full of inflammatory language which doesn't sit well with our politically-correct viewpoint. The Ten Commandments are also considered by many people to have been

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/how-do-gods-ten-commandments-apply-today/feed/ 0 We Did it…Christmas is Back http://nutbugs.com/we-did-it-christmas-is-back/ http://nutbugs.com/we-did-it-christmas-is-back/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:41:41 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1452 You did it! There's no question that your taking time to get involved has influenced Dominion Services and Richmond, Virginia, parade organizers to reverse an earlier decision to replace "Christmas" with "holiday."

Late yesterday afternoon, after thousands of emails and hundreds of phone calls to Dominion, parade organizers posted a statement on their website stating, "In

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/we-did-it-christmas-is-back/feed/ 0 City bans ‘Christmas’ in favor of ‘holiday’ parade – War against Christmas starting already http://nutbugs.com/city-bans-christmas-in-favor-of-holiday-parade-war-against-christmas-starting-already/ http://nutbugs.com/city-bans-christmas-in-favor-of-holiday-parade-war-against-christmas-starting-already/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:39:17 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1449 When Dominion, an energy company, took over sponsorship of the parade, it told the city it no longer wanted to use "Christmas" as part of the parade name. Instead, Dominion said it will be

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/city-bans-christmas-in-favor-of-holiday-parade-war-against-christmas-starting-already/feed/ 0 Questions on God????? http://nutbugs.com/questions-on-god/ http://nutbugs.com/questions-on-god/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:16:02 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1463 I found a great web site that has been such a wonderful source of information I had to share it with all my readers. It is called "All About God" and they deal with some real simple questions all the way down to some extremely tough ones too. Sexuality, Showing How God Is Real Scientifically,

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Kristin

 

Years ago, homeschooling or working

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/work-homeschool/feed/ 1 Surprising Changes in DMV Policy http://nutbugs.com/surprising-changes-in-dmv-policy/ http://nutbugs.com/surprising-changes-in-dmv-policy/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:38:26 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1346 Continue reading Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

]]> http://nutbugs.com/surprising-changes-in-dmv-policy/feed/ 0 Planners, Planners and Even More Planners http://nutbugs.com/planners/ http://nutbugs.com/planners/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:39:20 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1320 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 science and 

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/planners/feed/ 0 Homeschooling Breeds Precocious Cats http://nutbugs.com/homeschooling-breeds-precocious-cats/ http://nutbugs.com/homeschooling-breeds-precocious-cats/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:36:44 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1317 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 him up. We

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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 played

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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

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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 drawing for a $100

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Regal Entertainment Group Free

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/free-movies-from-regal-movies/feed/ 0 To Grade or Not to Grade http://nutbugs.com/to-grade-or-not-to-grade/ http://nutbugs.com/to-grade-or-not-to-grade/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:18:16 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1309 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

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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

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/california-surprising-changes-in-dmv-policy/feed/ 0 This Interview Brought to You by… http://nutbugs.com/this-interview-brought-to-you-by/ http://nutbugs.com/this-interview-brought-to-you-by/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 20:21:27 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1311 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

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/this-interview-brought-to-you-by/feed/ 0 Used or New? http://nutbugs.com/used-or-new/ http://nutbugs.com/used-or-new/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 21:26:34 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/used-or-new/ 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

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/moms-sick-day/feed/ 0 How do you cook? Bet you teach that same way! http://nutbugs.com/how-do-you-cook-bet-you-teach-that-same-way/ http://nutbugs.com/how-do-you-cook-bet-you-teach-that-same-way/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 21:12:44 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1280 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

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]]> http://nutbugs.com/parental-rights-com/feed/ 1 Take a Walk with Your Camera! http://nutbugs.com/take-a-walk-with-your-camera/ http://nutbugs.com/take-a-walk-with-your-camera/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 21:14:43 +0000 KristinN http://nutbugs.com/?p=1282 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 eye?

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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 Leader Summit. Held every two

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