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from our front porch lookin' in...: Homeschool Student Photos
I attended our local public schools from Kindergarten through 8th grade. My parents have a set of 8 x 10 photographs of me from each of those years, lining the top of the built-in bookcase in their living room. It is a really neat thing to see how much I grew and changed year after year.
As homeschoolers, it can be so easy to slack off on little traditions like making a "yearly school picture." I've done my best to keep it up, because I hope that someday my kids will find it as intriguing as I...
Date: 2011-08-14 20:00:00
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from our front porch lookin' in...
Related topics : how to homeschool and work / how to home school your kids / from homeschool to high school
Why Homeschool: Group pressure and supporting your local team
Mission statement: On this blog we explore why homeschooling can be a better option for children and families than a traditional classroom setting. We'll also explore homeschooling issues in general, educational thoughts, family issues, and some other random stuff.
Janine and I were out walking Saturday with Baby Bop. It was a beautiful day and there were a lot of people on the walking path. Several people wore clothes supporting the local athletic teams.
The thought hit me, is supporting...
Date: 2011-12-12 15:10:00
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Why Homeschool
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Where to Find Online Support Groups for Homeschoolers
There are also forums for the Well Trained Mind, Sonlight (though access is on a pay basis), Homeschool Share, VegSource and Heart of the Matter Online’s new forums. There are many homeschooling boards I haven’t listed and some are very active and others are not. The best way to know if a forum is right for you is to ‘lurk’ or read the board for awhile to get the ‘tone’ of the message board.
Yahoo groups. You can find a yahoo group for just about any homeschooling style, method or...
Date: 2009-10-21 11:00:47
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Heart of the Matter
Related topics : reviews on homeschool curriculum / local homeschool support groups
What Affect Does Homeschooling Have on the Socialization of ...
If we contemplate a well known tragic occurrence at a school in the recent past, we may be able to draw some lessons from it. Here in the US, there was the Columbine High School killing spree that shocked the nation. Unfortunately this wasn’t an isolated incident, as similar shootings have since taken place. In many schools, it’s now standard practice for metal detectors to be employed and for students to be searched for weapons. So it is difficult to blame any parent for deciding to take...
Date: 2011-12-20 12:00:46
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Related topics : homeschool to public high school / homeschooling their children / local homeschool support groups
Homeschool Resource Day at Pikes Peak Library | MomsKidsBooks ...
MomsKidsBooks had the opportunity to participate in the Pikes Peak Library Homeschool Resource Day. We passed out bookmarks and asked kids to write the title of a favorite book on our flip chart. We were able to introduce several homeschooling families to the MomsKidsBooks.com web community for recommending and finding recommendations for the best books for kids – what a great opportunity!
Gail, the organizer of the event, shared with us all that went on during the event in this...
Date: 2011-09-20 04:55:51
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Related topics : homeschool resource of the day / local homeschool support groups
Homeschooling Laws for Illinois - Homeschool - Families.com
For those of you who have been following the state laws, anxiously awaiting your state to come up, I promise I'm working on them! I have taken a detour recently to discuss home schooling vs. public education. Perhaps you've seen the latest education and home schooling blogs? Anyhow, for those of you who are waiting, we are back to working on our states in alphabetical order. If there's something you'd specifically like to see. . .just ask?
This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a...
Date: 2006-07-29 19:00:00
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Homeschool Blog
Related topics : home school vs public education / list of home schools / home school resources
K12 Cava Homeschool | theartoflearningproject.org/educate
CARMICHAEL, CA-In the hopes of “creating a safe space where my kids can enjoy their love of learning,” home school educator Jeanne Kirtman is using The Art of Learning with her seven- and nine-year-olds. Always on the look-out for innovative educational strategies, she discovered “The Art of Learning” and is using the text to encourage a love of learning. “My first-grade son is so easily distracted and hyper,” she says. “I am always looking for short yet effective or engaging...
Date: 2010-06-29 20:33:31
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theartoflearningproject.org/educate
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