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09/23/03
- Captive To The Orthodoxies Of The State
Many of you read the negative article about homeschooling that was written by
Dennis L. Evans and published in USA Today on the September 3, 2003. Matthew
Bass, who was homeschooled from K-12, wrote an excellent rebuttal to Mr. Evan's
article.
09/23/03
- Product Review: Electronic Playground & Learning Center
Electronic Playground & Learning Center teaches the the operation of over 50
electronic circuits with instructions for easy-to-build circuits. It's a great
introduction to the world of electronics!
09/23/03
- Science Spectacular 2003
The homeschoolers did a spectacular job on their Spring Science Club
submissions! See their work and try some of the experiments yourself!
09/16/03
- Enjoying Mathematics: Playing Math Games
One way parents can be creative is to make good use of games. Games are not only
educational, they also teach children many social skills. Children learn how to
listen, to follow directions, to agree on rules, to take turns, to plan ahead
and to act cooperatively.
09/16/03 -
Fall Wordsearch
Fall is coming! Find the fall words in the wordsearch.
09/09/03
- Enjoying Mathematics: Hands-on Math
The three most important math
skills are: estimation, measuring and logic/problem solving. Before children can
begin to really learn these, or any other "math skills" they first
need a strong concrete understanding of math. They need real world experience,
not abstractions. This requires ample time to play and fiddle and figure out how
things work.
09/09/03
- Product Review: Over and Out
Over and Out is an exciting
numbers game for players of all ages. It's an excellent value and a fun way for
kids to learn adding and subtracting. The fun just keeps adding up!
09/09/03
- Top Picks: Hands-on Math for Young Children
Give young mathematicians a good foundation with these hands-on math resources
using common household objects, felt boards and dominoes.
09/09/03
- Top Picks: Hands-on
Math for Grades 1-6
Math concepts come to life when taught with hands-on, everyday objects. These
are my top picks for hands-on math resources for the elementary grades.
09/09/03
- Top Picks: Hands-on
Math for Grades 6-12
Is your student having trouble understanding the concepts of Algebra and other
upper math concepts? These are my top picks of hands-on resources for the upper
grades.
09/09/03
- Connecticut State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Connecticut? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Connecticut State Study.
09/09/03
- State Unit Study - Connecticut
Learn about Connecticut, the Constitution State, in the updated Connecticut State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
09/02/03
- Enjoying Mathematics
Suggestions to help your children develop their mathematical skills and gain an
appreciation for the fact that the world around us can be better understood and
enjoyed with mathematical analysis. (Guest article by Dale R. Reed.)
09/02/03
- Klutz Wraps - Ouchless Multiplication
Ouchless Multiplication by Klutz is part of their "Wraps" Series. This
handy book makes learning the multiplication tables fun.
09/02/03
- Nebraska State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Nebraska? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Nebraska State Study.
09/02/03
- State Unit Study - Nebraska
Learn about Nebraska, the Cornhusker State, in the updated Nebraska State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
08/26/03 -
September Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in September. Learn about holidays you never heard of. Be sure to check back
every day for recipes, crafts, games and many more fun and interesting things to
do. Enjoy!
08/26/03 -
Celebrate Labor Day
Learn all about the origin and
history of Labor Day.
08/26/03 -
Labor Day Quiz
How much do you know about Labor Day? Learn all about Labor Day and then test your knowledge.
08/26/03 -
Labor Day Wordsearch
Labor Day is coming! Find the Labor Day words in the wordsearch.
08/26/03
- Product Review: Pegs in the Park
Pegs in the Park is a delightful game for children ages 4 to
8. It's simplicity is what makes it enjoyable to play with young children. There
aren't a lot of pieces and set-up is very easy.
08/26/03
- Colorado State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Colorado? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Colorado State Study.
08/26/03
- State Unit Study - Colorado
Learn about Colorado, the Centennial State, in the updated Colorado State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
08/19/03
- Product Review: Snap Circuits Jr.
Learn all about electronic circuits with this easy-to-use kit. Build exciting
projects like a Periodic Doorbell, Photo Sensor Police Siren, Flashing Laser
Light with Sound, Dual Speed Fan, and more!
08/19/03
- Arizona State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Arizona? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Arizona State Study.
08/19/03
- State Unit Study - Arizona
Learn about Arizona, the Grand Canyon State, in the updated Arizona State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
08/12/03 -
Product Review: I Did My
Chores!
The "I Did My Chores!" system makes chore time painless. Kids
willingly do their chores and earn rewards for their work. Parents no longer
have to nag to get the chores done!
08/12/03
- Alaska State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Alaska? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Alaska State Study.
08/12/03
- State Unit Study - Alaska
Learn about Alaska, the Last Frontier State, in the updated Alaska State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
08/05/03 -
Homeschooling Your Special
Needs Child
Many children with learning disabilities are taught at home. Like most
homeschooled children, these children generally do well in the home environment
with love and nurturing from their parents. Here are tips and resources to help
you get started and along the way.
07/29/03 -
Product Review: Crossword Pyramids
If you love crossword games and puzzles, you'll love Crossword Pyramids. Will
your opponents offer better choices or spoil your plan? The motto of the game is
"Spell to Win!"
07/15/03
- Delaware State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Delaware? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Delaware State Study.
07/15/03
- State Unit Study - Delaware
Learn about Delaware, the Diamond State, in the updated Delaware State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
07/15/03 -
Teach Art at Home Newsletter
Karine Bauch, a professional art teacher and homeschool mom, is providing free
monthly art lessons for homeschoolers.
07/08/03 -
Harry Potter and the Order of the HomeSchool
Are the Harry Potter books
controversial in the homeschooling world? You bet ya! We have had a lot of
discussion about the Harry Potter Series on the Homeschooling Forum since the
new book came out. Those discussions lead to a Harry Potter Poll and links and
ideas for using the Harry Potter Series in your homeschooling.
07/08/03
- Arkansas State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Arkansas? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Arkansas State Study.
07/08/03
- State Unit Study - Arkansas
Learn about Arkansas, the Natural State, in the updated Arkansas State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
07/01/03 -
Product Review: Frontline Phonics
Teaching your child to read can be one of the most rewarding parts of
homeschooling, but can also be very intimidating. Frontline Phonics has created
a program to make the task easier and more fun for both you and your child.
07/01/03 -
July Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in July.
06/24/03 -
FootBag for Physical Education?
The Klutz FootBag Book has all the tips and tricks that you'll need to become an
expert FootBagger! This is a fun challenge for your kids and will improve their
flexibility and coordination.
06/24/03 -
4th of July Quiz
How much do you know about Independence Day? Learn all about the origin of
Independence Day and then test your knowledge.
06/24/03 -
Independence Day Wordsearch
Independence Day is coming! Find the Independence Day words in the wordsearch.
06/24/03
- Montana State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Montana? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Montana State Study.
06/24/03
- State Unit Study - Montana
Learn about Montana, the Treasure State, in the updated Montana State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
06/17/03
-
Holiday Quizzes &
Wordsearches
Quizzes and wordsearches to help students learn about the histories and meanings
of seasons and holidays.
06/17/03
- State Symbols Quizzes
Quizzes to help students learn about the state symbols for all 50 states.
06/10/03
- Summer Reading Club
The 5th Annual Summer Reading Club begins
today, June 10, 2003! Get those library cards out! Get your kids signed up and
reading all summer long.
06/10/03
- Utah State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Utah? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Utah State Study.
06/10/03
- State Unit Study - Utah
Learn about Utah, the Beehive State, in the updated Utah State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
06/03/03 -
Socialization - Home School Advantage
Are homeschooled students
socially deprived? An essay on socialization from a homeschooled student's point
of view. Guest article by Eric Jacobs.
06/03/03 -
Socialization - What's the Big Deal?
What's the big deal about socialization? For new homeschoolers or those
considering homeschooling, the socialization question can be an intimidating
one.
06/03/03 -
Celebrate Flag Day
Learn all about the origin and
history of Flag Day.
06/03/03 -
Flag Day Quiz
How much do you know about Flag Day? Learn all about Flag Day and then test your knowledge.
06/03/03 -
Flag Day Wordsearch
Flag Day is coming! Find the Flag Day words in the wordsearch.
06/03/03
- Vermont State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Vermont? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Vermont State Study.
06/03/03
- State Unit Study - Vermont
Learn about Vermont, the Green Mountain State, in the updated Vermont State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
06/01/03 -
June Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in June.
05/27/03 -
Celebrate Father's Day
Learn all about the origin and
history of Father's Day.
05/27/03 -
Father's Day Quiz
How much do you know about Father's Day? Learn all about Father's Day and then test your knowledge.
05/27/03 -
Father's Day Wordsearch
Father's Day is coming! Find the Father's Day words in the wordsearch.
05/27/03
- Florida State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Florida? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Florida State Study.
05/27/03
- State Unit Study - Florida
Learn about Florida, the Sunshine State, in the updated Florida State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
05/20/03
- Virginia State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Virginia? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Virginia State Study.
05/20/03
- State Unit Study - Virginia
Learn about Virginia, the Old Dominion State, in the updated Virginia State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
05/13/03 -
"Shouldn't you be in School?"
"Is today a
holiday?" "Did you have half-day today?" How many times have you
been faced with these questions while in line at the supermarket? Here are a few
common questions and some witty responses from the Homeschooling Community.
05/13/03 -
Celebrate Memorial Day
Learn all about the origin and
history of Memorial Day.
05/13/03 -
Memorial Day Quiz
How much do you know about Memorial Day? Learn all about Memorial Day and then test your knowledge.
05/13/03 -
Memorial Day Wordsearch
Memorial Day is coming! Find the Memorial Day words in the wordsearch.
05/13/03
- Washington State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Washington? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Washington State Study.
05/13/03
- State Unit Study - Washington
Learn about Washington, the Evergreen State, in the updated Washington State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
05/06/03 -
Product Review:
Mighty Writers! Create-a-Book
Kits
Mighty Writers! Create-a-Book
Kits are exciting new thematic kits that motivate children to write. They are
sure to inspire even the most reluctant of writers. The personalized books kids
create will be treasured for years to come!
05/06/03 -
Celebrate Mother's Day
Learn all about the origin and
history of Mother's Day.
05/06/03 -
Mother's Day Quiz
How much do you know about Mother's Day? Learn all about Mother's Day and then test your knowledge.
05/06/03 -
Mother's Day Wordsearch
Mother's Day is coming! Find the Mother's Day words in the wordsearch.
05/06/03
- North Dakota State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of North Dakota? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the North Dakota State Study.
05/06/03
- State Unit Study - North Dakota
Learn about North Dakota, the Peace Garden State, in the updated North Dakota State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
05/01/03 -
May Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in May.
04/29/03
Great Inventors Inspire
Inventive Minds
The participants of the Homeschoolers Writing Club have been inspired by great
inventors! After researching and reporting on great inventors, the students came
up with some very creative ideas for inventions.
04/29/03
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Learn all about the origin of Cinco de Mayo and then try your hand at
the new Cinco de Mayo Quiz.
04/29/03 -
Cinco de Mayo Quiz
How much do you know about Cinco de Mayo? Learn all about Cinco de Mayo and then test your knowledge.
04/22/03
- Wyoming State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Wyoming? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Wyoming State Study.
04/22/03
- State Unit Study - Wyoming
Learn about Wyoming, the Equality and Cowboy State, in the updated Wyoming State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
04/22/03
- Homeschool Record
Keeping Forms
Printable forms that I've used in my homeschool support groups. These are
for your personal use or use in your homeschool support group.
04/22/03
-
How to Grow Your Own Parent
Support Group
If you are struggling to get your parent support group up and running, here are
some tips to help your group really take off!
04/15/03
- Celebrate Arbor Day!
Arbor Day or Earth Day...which
is it? Learn all about the origin of Arbor/Earth Day and then try your hand at
the new Earth Day Quiz.
04/15/03 -
Earth Day Quiz
How much do you know about Earth Day? Learn all about Earth Day and then test your knowledge.
04/15/03
- California State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of California? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the California State Study.
04/15/03
- State Unit Study - California
Learn about California, the Golden State, in the updated California State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
04/08/03 -
Celebrate Easter
Learn all about the origin and
history of Easter.
04/08/03 -
Easter Quiz
How much do you know about Easter? Learn all about Easter and then test your knowledge.
04/08/03 -
Easter Wordsearch
Easter is coming! Find the Easter words in the wordsearch.
04/08/03
- Georgia State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Georgia? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Georgia State Study.
04/08/03
- State Unit Study - Georgia
Learn about Georgia, the Peach State, in the updated Georgia State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
04/01/03
- Massachusetts State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Massachusetts? Take this quiz
and find out! Need to review first? See the Massachusetts State Study.
04/01/03
- State Unit Study - Massachusetts
Learn about Massachusetts, the Bay State, in the updated Massachusetts State
Study. Complete the units and make a United States notebook.
04/01/03 -
April Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in April.
03/25/03
- Pennsylvania State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Pennsylvania? Take this quiz and
find out! Need to review first? See the Pennsylvania State Study.
03/25/03 -
State Unit Study - Pennsylvania
Learn about Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, in
the updated Pennsylvania State Study. Complete the units and make a United States
notebook.
03/18/03 -
3rd Annual Spring Science Club
Announcing the 3rd Annual
Homeschooling Spring Science Club! Sign your kids up today and get your safety
glasses ready!
03/18/03 -
New York State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of New York?
Take this quiz and find out! Need to review first? See the New York State Study.
03/18/03 -
April Fool's Day - April 1st
Learn all about the origin and
history of April Fool's Day.
03/18/03 -
April Fool's Day Quiz
How much do you know about April Fool's Day? Learn all about April Fool's Day and then test your
"foolish knowledge."
03/18/03
3rd Grade Social Studies
Wondering what your child needs to learn? Typical course of study with annotated
links for Preschool to 12th grade. 3rd grade social studies section is
completed.
03/11/03 -
Spring Wordsearch
Spring is coming! Find the
spring words in the wordsearch.
03/11/03 -
State Unit Study - Hawaii
Learn about Hawaii, the Aloha State, in
the updated Hawaii State Study. Complete the units and make a United States
notebook.
03/11/03 -
Hawaii State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Hawaii?
Take this quiz and find out! Need to review first? See the Hawaii State Study.
03/11/03
2nd Grade Social Studies
Wondering what your child needs to learn? Typical course of study with annotated
links for Preschool to 12th grade. 2nd grade social studies section is
completed.
03/04/03 -
State Unit Study - Alabama
Learn about Alabama, the Heart of Dixie State, in
the updated Alabama State Study. Complete the units and make a United States
notebook.
03/04/03 -
Alabama State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of
Alabama?
Take this quiz and find out! Need to review first? See the Alabama
State Study.
03/04/03
1st Grade Social Studies
Wondering what your child needs to learn? Typical course of study with annotated
links for Preschool to 12th grade. 1st grade social studies section is
completed.
03/03/03 -
St. Patrick's Day Quiz
How much do you know about St. Patrick's Day? Learn all about St. Patrick's Day and then test your
"Luck of the Irish Knowledge."
02/25/03
March Fundays Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every day in March. Learn about holidays you
never heard of. Be sure to check back every day for recipes, crafts, games and
many more fun and interesting things to do. Enjoy!
02/19/03 -
State Unit Study - Texas
Learn about Texas, the Lonestar State, in
the updated Texas State Study. Complete the units and make a United States
notebook.
02/19/03 -
Texas State Symbols Quiz
How much do you know about the state symbols of Texas? Take this quiz and find
out! Need to review first? See the Texas State Study.
02/18/03 -
Product Review: My Fabulous
Life in Pictures
This unit study on fractions
takes place in the Sweet Tooth Factory. Students help the workers with various
fraction tasks.
02/11/03 -
The Sweet Tooth Factory
This unit study on fractions
takes place in the Sweet Tooth Factory. Students help the workers with various
fraction tasks.
02/04/03 -
Valentine's Day Quiz
How much do you know about Valentine's Day? Learn all about Valentine's Day and then test your
"Valentine Knowledge."
02/03/03
- Valentine's Day Tea
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Valentine's
Day Tea!
01/30/03 -
Groundhog Day Quiz
How much do you know about
Groundhog Day? Learn all about groundhogs and Groundhog Day and then test your
"Groundhog Knowledge."
01/28/03 -
February Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in February.
01/28/03
- Homeschooler's Writing Club Returns! - Project 2
The Homeschooler's Writing Club 2nd project is up! Learn about inventors and see what creative inventions
you can come up with!
01/21/03 -
Tough Decisions
What if you want to put your kids in school? Will you have the support of your friends and family or be judged and criticized?
01/13/03 -
My Favorite Historical Figure
The participants of the 1st project of the
Homeschooler's Writing Club did an excellent job! I was impressed by many of the
submissions. Enjoy reading the papers and learning more about important people.
01/07/03 -
Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book
Guy Bailey's Homeschool Physical Education
book is the best resource I have seen to help homeschoolers meet the P.E.
requirement without expensive equipment or large playing areas.
01/01/03 -
January Funday Calendar
Celebrate a holiday or special day every
day in January.