Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 8th, 2008
I am not everything I write, or everything I feel, I just am. In moments of the recklessness, the chaos, the unkempt, the profane, in those moments when i speak to myself with a fist in the air and snarl on, I settle down in the Sacred. I become True Self. It has found me. There are no lessons or teachings or paths to go down except to listen. I listen. And sometimes I write. Sometimes I think about what to write and other times I just write. And sometimes I just rejoice and give thanks an
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 8th, 2008
Author Rachel Gathercole will join us to discuss, A Well Adjusted Child: The Social Benefits of Homeschooling, an Amazon.com’s bestsellers' books. For more information about the show, visit www.hyhradio.com
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 8th, 2008
This post is written by Guest Blogger Carrie Lauth of Natural Moms Talk Radio. In some ways, homeschooling saves you money automatically. Think of it: there are no fundraisers (where as a parent you feel obligated to buy cheap overpriced junk), you spend less on gas, the kids need less clothing, their books and curriculum can be reused for younger children, and making lunch at home saves money too. On the other hand, you are responsible for your child’s educational supplies. And there is a di
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
There's a new website for us relaxed schoolers or interest-led learners or eclectic educators or unschoolers. We need a shorter name. :) Go check it out, grab the badge for your website and spread the word! Thanks Heather for starting this. To grab this button, select the code below, copy it, then paste it on your blog and profile pages.
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
How I'm Preparing My Kids For Indie Business Ownership Yesterday, I Twittered about my 4-year old son scrambling his own eggs. A few people thought that was a little young. I used to think so, but now that I have children, I am constantly amazed at the things they can do when we give them a chance. A few private conversations started on the topic so I thought I'd share my motivation for making sure my kids, ages 4 and 6, learn good home management skills while they are young. As you can see, t
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
One might think that my once-hectic Mom Extroidonaire days are over. As a Baby Boomer with a full-time job, I’ve raised 2 daughters and experienced my share of Uber-organizing, micro-managing their activities. I’ve seen it all from PlayGroups; Pre-School; Daiseys; Girl Scouts; Day-Care Emergencies; Orthodontists; Gymnastics; Dance Lessons; Soccer; Softball; Recitals; Lacrosse; Cross-Country; Principal Office Visits; Emergencies; College Tours; College Orientation; Move-In/Move-Out day; Brid
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
We are back to our "regular days" for homeschooling for the new school year officially now. I thought I would share a few finds I've come across when planning lessons. Founding Documents - Collection of documents such as the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. Has several formats of many items, including text based and image based. Homeschool Writers Contest Chart - Listing of multiple writing contests available to homeschoolers (and others). The chart includes age/grade levels,
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
We’re a homeschooling family (unschoolers, really) and I believe several readers are as well. I’ve been reading so many happy back-to-homeschool blog posts lately, and wanted to share a few. Eren @ This Vintage Chica manages to mix public school with unschooling ideas, which is a combination that baffles me but also makes me really excited because it proves that every family can make education work just right for them. Stefani @ Blue Yonder wrote a marvelous post a few weeks ago about the wor
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
Hooray! I finally finished drafting our Individualized Home Instruction Plan for the 2008-2009 Academic Year, just a few weeks late and two days after the first day of school. You’d think it would be easier the second time around. It wasn’t. Last year, all I had to do to draft an IHIP was to make a list of materials that I planned to use. That was easy enough. I’d already accumulated lots of resources supplementing my older child’s education. And, I planned to implement a Classical approach
Technorati Search for: homeschooling September 7th, 2008
Some say that homeschooling might not be a bad idea. From BEEP (love that name) and thanks to tipster Naomi: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, taking questions from an Indiana crowd Saturday, called on a 5th grade teacher. Noting that his 10-year-old daughter, Malia, is starting the 5th grade, he asked: "Any tips? What should I be waiting around for?" Someone called out, "boys." "What!" Obama exclaimed in mock horror, as the audience laughed. "Hold on a sec. Maybe that home-sc
