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Discounts for homeschoolers

Who doesn’t love a bargain?  Homeschooling or not, there isn’t a parent around who wouldn’t rather save a dollar than pay full price.

That’s why it’s important for homeschoolers to shop for discounts – teacher discounts, that is.  Yes, you heard that right.  Homeschoolers qualify as teachers.  Think about it — you’re educating too, right?  So why shouldn’t you reap the same benefits that school teachers do?

So, where do these discounts come from?  And more importantly...

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Date: 2011-07-20 13:10:30
Website: Quick Start Homeschool

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Homeschooling Facts

It can be difficult to separate homeschooling facts from the fictional information that surrounds homeschooling. Here are some homeschool facts you can trust!

Although the home school community is growing at a rate of 5-12% annually, myths about home education continue to circulate. Here are some reliable homeschooling statistics.

Here are some homeschooling facts to debunk the most common myths about home education:

Homeschooled children won't be ready for the real world. Homeschoolers...

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Date: 2009-12-24 08:00:00
Website: What's New at Successful Homeschooling?

Related topics : information about homeschooling / homeschooling special needs children / how to apply for home school

Save Money on Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling does not have to be expensive. There are numerous ways to save money on curriculum. Since many homeschooling families live on one income, it is important to stay within your budget. Here are a few tips.

Use the Library

I am always amazed at how many FREE resources are available at the library. I know many families who homeschool their children for free, especially during the early years using the library as their only resource. My friend Nancy wrote a great post last year on how...

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Date: 2010-06-11 02:47:57
Website: The Happy Housewife™ :: Homeschooling

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Ohio Home School Laws and Information

The Ohio home school laws are pretty straight forward and easy to follow in my opinion. Since I live in Ohio and have homeschooled 4 children for 14 years, I would say that I'm pretty familiar with the Ohio home school laws and how they work.The Law - In layman's terms, if your child is between the ages of 6-18 by September 30th, you need to notify either your local superintendent or county superintendent, depending on where you live. We live in a rural area so we answer to the county...

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Date: 2011-06-22 07:00:00
Website: Homeschool Help and Resources

Related topics : how to get a high school diploma from home / from homeschool to high school / how to be a homeschool teacher

Homeschooling Throughout The Summer Months at ePolyMath

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20th December 2011 Filed: Homeschooling with Comments Off

A lot of people think there’s only one “right” way to homeschool, and that’s to have “school at home.”

Makes sense, right?

On the other hand, there are some children who thrive in a structured environment — again, how does your child learn best?

For those who decide to go with child-led learning, or unchsooling, no...

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Date: 2011-12-20 22:34:54
Website: epolymath

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Knowing the Homeschool Laws in Your State — Life As Mom

Education at home is legal in all 50 of the United States, however they are regulated differently as each state has its own laws and requirements. It’s important to educate yourself on what your state requires.

Some ideas on how to educate yourself and to know your rights:

I highly recommend consulting the Home School Legal Defense Association, or HSLDA. They provide a wealth of resources for those who are homeschooling privately (as opposed to charter school members.) Not only can they tell...

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Date: 2011-07-26 15:01:17
Website: Life As Mom

Related topics : how to home school your children / how to be a homeschool teacher / local homeschool support groups

Homeschooling recommendations for slight learning disabilities ...

Homeschooling recommendations for slight learning disabilities.

I am seriously considering homeschooling my 7 year old daughter. I have long had interest in homeschooling and have researched it for years but due to my own health problems, I took the easy way out. Now, my daughter is paying the price. The teachers at her school are kind and attentive but the curriculum chosen for the school is so ridiculous that even the teachers can't stand it. The children are all struggling with it and my...

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Date: 2011-04-13 07:42:53
Website: SCM Discussion Forum » Recent Posts

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How to Set your Homeschool Goals part I | Homeschool | Home ...

What goals should be considered for a homeschool student? There are many considerations that must be made before making goals.

Know your Homeschool Laws

Every family is different and every state has different requirements. To follow state laws, you will need to research and find out what is required for your children in your state. To find out the laws in your state, click here. Then find your state and click on the category “state laws.”  Since the laws vary greatly from state to state,...

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Date: 2011-10-31 19:11:28
Website: HERD Blog Feeds

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In Everything...: Our Homeschool Schedule with 4

It's schedule week.... I LIKE having a schedule, but I'm just not the type of person that really is the "schedule" type!! I like schedules because they can give our day order and routine (if that is possible)! And I really think we work best when we all know what is next and what we have left.

But I rarely completely FOLLOW a schedule!! I mean, I try:) But there is always something that comes up... a phone call that needs to be taken, a grocery/library run that needs to happen, sickness,...

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Date: 2011-08-22 01:00:00
Website: In Everything...

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Elementary Homeschool Curriculum: Teaching Music

Not many homeschool parents work as music instructors on the side. So how do those of us without music backgrounds teach our kids about music? Many parents choose to enroll their child in music classes or piano lessons, not at all unlike what their public school counterparts would do. You don’t have to be a homeschooler to take piano lessons, after all. There are some music programs for young children that provide a wonderful mix of music and movement, such as the Kindermusik program. While...

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Date: 2011-02-15 18:56:00
Website: Elementary Homeschool Curriculum

Related topics : how to be a homeschool teacher / homeschool music lessons / homeschool music program