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Homeschooling Week in Review July 16 – July 21, 2007

This weeks families.com homeschooling blog was fueled by news items such as year round homeschooling and conversations about when to start language instruction. I also added to my distance learning program glossary. Here is the homeschooling week in review for July 16-July 21. 16 Jul 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review July 9 – July 14, 2007 by Andrea Hermitt I started the week with a review of the previous week, which was busy on a personal level, but also informational and included lists of distance learning programs as well as news and opinion pieces. The Statement of Faith by Andrea … Continue reading →

Legos … for School?

Yes, yes indeed. Legos are a great resource to be used in a homeschool setting. Lest you think I’ve been sniffing the plastic, let me explain. First of all, part of brain development is based on the child’s understanding of how to take a flat object and fold it up into something three-dimensional. By taking flat blocks and building them up into a plane or a house or an animal, your child’s brain is being exercised. Second, it’s good for a child’s brain to envision a finished product and then to work toward that goal, using the materials at hand. … Continue reading →

Gardening As A Whole Curriculum

Now that spring is here, most states are starting to thaw out and warm up. This an excellent time to begin a garden, no matter how small, and teach the kids about botany, art, vocabulary, water conservation, nutrition, and so much more. I’m a firm believer in getting the most bang for my buck and most use out of every moment. Each lesson you teach your kids can incorporate many subjects, not just the most obvious one at hand. Gardening is no different. The house we live in now has a nice back and front yard, but even when we … Continue reading →

More Great Careers: Higher Education Administrator to Librarian

This is the blog to watch if you’re looking to change careers or are just starting to consider what your career options will be. The best careers are chosen based a variety of factors including prestige, pay, and job security. Higher Education Administrator If you don’t like little kids but you like the thought of working a typical school year (summers off, Christmas break, etc.) you might like working at a University. Management jobs abound because universities have to supply a variety of services to resident students. Everything from managing the custodial services to working in the registrar’s office; opportunities … Continue reading →

Unique Educational Opportunities

As homeschooling parents it is our responsibility to supply unique educational opportunities for our children. There are several reasons why unique educational opportunities are necessary. 1. Impromptu opportunities: As a homeschooler, you have the freedom to supply varied educational opportunities and experiences. There is not reason to plan for a field trip. If you find out on Monday that the Nutcracker is showing on Tuesday, you can go. If you get an email that the local planetarium is allowing people to in at midnight to see Mars through the microscope you can jump in the car and go. This keeps … Continue reading →