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Homeschooling Resource of the Day: 10/06/07

Welcome to another edition of homeschooling resource of the day. As always, if you see something you want changed, you have something you would like added, or know of something that should be featured please feel free to leave me a comment. Today’s website is HobbyScience Projects for Kids. This site has a ton of projects to work on. Everything from bugs and worms to weather and astronomy. This isn’t even mentioning the arts and crafts ideas available. Come here to get ideas for a science project, or just for some fun time for your budding scientist. Word of the … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Ohio

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. There are two options under which parents are allowed to homeschool legally. The first is to home school your child under the … Continue reading →

Teaching kids about teacher danger

I hate writing about this because I don’t want people to think I am anti teacher. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I think that most teachers are wonderful teachers who would give the shirt off their backs for their students. I would know, I was raised by one. However, it is hard to ignore all of the the incidents of teachers preying on and molesting children. Just this week, a Retired W. Pa. teacher was convicted on sex charges. A columbus Ohio teacher was caught sharing child pornograpy. Also a Florida teacht got 10 years for sex with … Continue reading →

Health at School: Dreading Gym Class

Call it gym class or P.E. or phys ed — the words usually bring up a lot of memories for adults. You may recall moments of triumph or moments of embarrassment or moments of pain. Physical education is often an unpleasant part of the school day — especially for kids who aren’t athletic. So how do you help your kids get through the physical side of education? Remember that the most important part of gym class is the physical part — an opportunity to get up and get moving on a regular basis. Helping kids find the sports they love … Continue reading →

Caretaker Stories: What’s a Solon?

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Research has shown that one great thing you can do to keep your mind sharp is play games. Crossword puzzles, sudoku, logic problems, and more — they’re all good for your brain. My grandmother — who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease — resists many of the brain workouts we encourage her to do. One thing she’s always loved is playing Scrabble. Lucky for us, Scrabble is a good way to engage the brain… so we can get her to play on a daily basis. The last time I was home for a visit, I sat down for a Scrabble game with … Continue reading →

So Hands-On Is Not Better?

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Wow! One study may just prove everything that I learned in my master’s teaching math courses to be wrong. As teachers we have been told for years now that children need hands on real life experiences. We are told that if they can connect what they are learning to real life that they learn better. We are also told that manipulative held children better understand concepts such as those that they learn in math. I, of course, assumed that all of this was researched based. I am now finding out that I was wrong. In fact one university is conducting … Continue reading →

What Hillary Clinton’s Pennsylvania Win Does

On Tuesday, Clinton won the Pennsylvania primary. Yesterday we talked quite a bit about primaries and their role in the run for President. Had she lost, her ability to be elected would be next to null. . .a mathematical impossibility. Actually, it still is nearly a mathematical impossibility. But her win yesterday was important for her campaign and has some serious implications for Obama’s campaign as well. What Hillary’s Win Does for Her First and foremost, it keeps her in the race. Had she lost on Tuesday, I think that she would’ve needed to bow out gracefully. (I’m not saying … Continue reading →

Activities to Study Johnny Appleseed

Here are resources for studying Johnny Appleseed. I find that we revisit this story frequently in the fall as we’re getting ready to go apple picking. The story of Johnny Appleseed and its various legends is a beloved story for my children. Afterall, who doesn’t love a good adventure story? Use this to start your own unit study, or simply as a mini lesson into the life of this exciting pioneer. Background Johnny Appleseed, who was born as John Chapman (September 26, 1774–March 18, 1845), was an American pioneer who became known for his generous and kind ways. He introduced … Continue reading →

Education Timeline Through 1926

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The first article outlining the growth of education discussed some early ideas and influences on teaching. The second article discussed the beginning of college and formal education. Today’s article will begin in 1825 an end in 1926. 1825 Noah Webster wrote the dictionary that we know today as Webster’s Dictionary. The book helps people spell and define words. 1827 Mandatory high schools for Massachusetts towns of 500 or more families. 1836 McCuffey’s Readers are in print as one of the very first textbook series. 1837 Mary Lyon establishes the very first college for women in the United States. 1852 Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Reasons I am Glad We Homeschool: A Child’s Most Basic Needs

Children and humans in general have a few very basic needs that at minimum should not be restricted. They are the need to breathe, the need to eat, the need to eliminate. Without these needs, a child will be unable to learn, focus, and even survive. This past week there were two incidents in the news where the basic need to eliminate was denied to two middle school boys. The first incident involves an honor student child in California who claims the teacher told him to urinate in a bottle instead of allowing him to go to the rest room. … Continue reading →