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« Previous EntriesAnnouncing Homeschool In A Box (HIAB)
Saturday, February 27th, 2010If you’ve visited the site lately, you may have noticed a new link hanging around in the navigation menu. It’s not active yet, but it will be soon…I am pleased to announce that this site is being taken to a whole new level!
In a bid to make home education as accessible and low-cost as possible, [...]
How I Was Able to Ace Exams Without Studying
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Scott Young from ScottYoung.com just posted a guest post about how we learn, over at Zen Habits.
I really related to this article because, like Scott, I never studied in school (well, except for that one history exam) and I still managed to survive pretty well. People tend to envy people who have a higher level of [...]
The Homeschool Toolbar
Saturday, February 13th, 2010The Homeschool Toolbar brings you the best homeschooling resources the web has to offer! Great for homeschool veterans and new homeschool moms alike…there is something for everyone on The Homeschool Toolbar. Stay connected, encouraged and informed with the Homeschool Toolbar!
It’s free of spyware or viruses, does not open pop-ups or hijack your searches,allows you to [...]
“Oh, I could NEVER homeschool!”
Saturday, February 13th, 2010We’ve all heard this statement. Read how Samantha at The Homeschool Classroom responds to this.
If you are a homeschooling mother and have been homeschooling for any length of time (more than a day perhaps) you have probably had a conversation similar to the one that I recently had again:
“What grade is your daughter in?”
“She’s in 7th [...]
4 Myths of Homeschooling
Saturday, February 13th, 2010From WAHM.com:
Homeschooling is a growing trend in the United States. Still, several myths of homeschooling persist. Below are some of the most common myths associated with homeschooling your child.
Homeschooled Kids Lack Social Skills
Homeschooled Kids Are Home All Day
Colleges Don’t Take Homeschooled Kids Seriously
Homeschooled Kids Miss Out on Sports, the Prom, Graduation Ceremonies …
Read the full [...]
10 Free or Inexpensive Homeschool Options
Saturday, February 6th, 2010Robinson Curriculum
While not entirely free, the Robinson Curriculum is more than worth the small investment. For $195, you get an entire curriculum covering grades 1-12 on 24 CDs. The only thing not included are the math textbooks, wherewith Saxon Math is the official recommendation.
There are a few used copies available here for as little as [...]
For All You “Ignorant” Homeschooling Peeps
Friday, February 5th, 2010A lovely video about ‘ignorant’ homeschooling moms. Please pass it on!
Heart of the Matter Online Conference Registration is Open!
Friday, February 5th, 2010Does the mid-winter funk have you feeling down and wondering what the heck you’re doing homeschooling your children? Can’t remember why you started doing this in the first place? Heart of the Matter, has just started accepting registrations for it’s biannual Online Homeschooling Conference for February 22-24. The list of speakers and topics [...]
9 Tips for New Homeschoolers
Monday, January 11th, 2010So you’ve decided to homeschool. Here are 21 tips to help you get onto the right path.
1. Know why you want to homeschool
Homeschooling is not easy. As such, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Having said this, homeschooling is also an awesomely rewarding experience. You are not only taking responsibility for your children’s [...]
This Week’s Carnival of Homeschooling is Now Available!
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009This week’s Carnival of Homeschooling is being hosted by Katherine over at No Fighting, No Biting. She takes us on a lovely tour of Maine, where she summers with her family.
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