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Homeschooling Week in Review May 19, – May 25, 2007.

This past week on the families.com homeschooling blog, topics included religion, teaching creation, physical education, and sending homeschoolers to summer camp. Here is the homeschooling week in review for May 19, – May 25, 2007. May 19, 2007 In Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Perhaps No, and Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Possibly yes, I discuss the pros and cons of sending a homeschooler to camp. May 20, 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007 touches on several interesting topics beginning with some of the reasons I am glad … Continue reading →

Meeting Health Ed Requirements

In my blog entitled Meeting P.E. Requirements for the Homeschool Portfolio and two articles that followed, I talked primarily about the physical aspects of Physical Education, and how a homeschooler might meet those requirements. I did not however mention, as one commenter pointed out, any aspects of health education. This was an oversight… sort of. You see, I do not see sex education and overall health as a function of education, but a function of parenting. In addition, many of these subjects are also covered in science. These things are not only taught through dinner table conversation, but also through … Continue reading →

Meeting P.E. Requirements for the Homeschool Portfolio

In my last post, I talked about the absence, of physical education requirements for most homeschoolers. I also mentioned, that just because many states do not expressly require proof of physical fitness, it does not mean that you can neglect it. Depending on the college your child chooses, you may find the need to demonstrate that your child has fulfilled P.E. requirements. Here is a list of things you can do pack the homeschool portfolio with proof of Physical Education. Certificates and awards: Your child can prove that he or she has not only participated, but also excelled in Physical … Continue reading →

Parents: Considering Homeschooling?

It’s that time of year. Parents are wrapping up another school year with their kids. Hopefully this was a fantastic year but sometimes parents are faced with the challenge of making difficult educational decisions for their children’s future school career. Perhaps your child is struggling to keep up. Perhaps the social experience of school was painful and difficult for your child. Perhaps your child has shown gifts that their current school is not prepared to support. Maybe your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD and you question the diagnosis or the treatment. There are many situations … 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 →

Is Accreditation Necessary?

The biggest topic this week on my homeschooling message lists is accreditation. More specifically, the argument was, “do my kids really need an accredited homeschool diploma.” For some the answer was an emphatic NO! Others insisted that it would be absolutely necessary in the near future. An accredited homeschool diploma is one issued to the homeschoolers by an umbrella school or correspondence school, instead of by the parent. Some states even offer programs that allow homeschoolers to gain accredited diplomas. This accreditation proves your child has met the same minimum requirements that children in public schools are meeting. It is … Continue reading →