Archive for December, 2008
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Henry Cate at Why Homeschool posted this brief article about how a pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist was uninvited to an elementary school because the teacher’s union claim he had “offended” them.
It seems that they are busy using their power to serve their own purposes rather than those of the people and their children.
A Day in the Life of a SC Homeschool Family
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008For those of you whom have been around for a while, I posted a contest in October asking you to submit a blog post about a day in the life of your family. The winning family is to receive a set of Pink-Level Montessori Phonics cards. Due to circumstances, I wasn’t able to get around [...]
How 5 Truths About the Future Encourage Unschooling
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008While it’s impossible to get a clear glimpse into what the future may bring, it is acceptable to make certain assumptions about it. On his blog at jimcarroll.com, trends & innovations expert Jim Carroll writes about 10 Truths About the Future. Let’s take some of these truths and see how they support an unschooling society.
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157th Carnival of Homeschooling: A Carnival of Reflections
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008As we wrap up another year, it’s time to look back at what we have experienced and what we’ve learned. The great thing about life is that it’s a constant learning experience. We continuously find opportunities to gain more knowledge and experience. As Toot and Puddle would say, “the more places you go, the more things [...]
Homeschool Showcase Is Up And Running
Monday, December 29th, 2008Come and visit Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers as theyshare their Homeschool Showcase. Dawn and Emily are featured front and centre as we share our story about the Beanbag Chair Debacle!
Gingerbread!
Sunday, December 28th, 2008I purchased a gingerbread house for the girls to put together, but since they’d been sick, I was waiting for their germ-count ot come down. So yesterday was the day.
After Dawn’s more academic lessons, she wanted to play with the sparkles I had bought her, so I painted a heart of glue onto a piece [...]
Next Carnival of Homeschooling.
Thursday, December 25th, 2008Practical Homeschooling will be hosting the next Carnival of Homeschooling on Tuesday, December 30th. If you’d like to submit a post, please email it to me, complete this form, or contact me through my about page. Submissions must be in no later than 6 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, December 29th. For those of you [...]
Happy Holidays from Practical Homeschooling
Thursday, December 25th, 2008From the girls and myself, I’d like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas!! …and to those of you who don’t do Christmas, have a very happy holiday!
Laura, Dawn and Emily
Is homeschooling adequate preparation?
Friday, December 19th, 2008By Amy King
First published by The Retriever Weekly.
Well, here we all are at the end of the semester. And what a semester I’ve had. As a homeschooled student who recently transferred from a community college, I’ve often been questioned about my pre-collegiate education.
When I say the word “homeschooled”, without fail, I immediately see something in the [...]
Who Should Raise Our Children?
Friday, December 19th, 2008“Hillary Clinton says it takes a village to raise a child. I’ve seen the village; and I don’t want it raising my child”
–unknown
