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Homeschooling Resources: Artobet! By Amanda Werner Incorporating a study of the artists has always been hard for me in our homeschooling. There is so much information available that it becomes overwhelming. I have struggled with this since day one of our homeschooling journey. Do you find yourself in that same position? I have often tried [...]
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Homeschool Resources: Morphology the Game By Amanda Werner I am going to let you in on a little secret about my family. We love a friendly game of just about anything. We enjoy playing games so much that it is not unusual to find us waiting in a parking lot, in a business office of some sort, or even traveling down the road, playing a game [...]
Homeschool Australia on The Art of Education
Homeschool Australia on The Art of Education By Beverley Paine My life’s passion is summed up in Linda Dobson’s opening to her anniversary edition of The Art of Education: “I’m forever a homeschool advocate, because I know life and learning beyond the confines of school make for happier, healthier, saner adults with a strong sense [...]
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Great Books for Parents to Find Under the Tree By Linda Dobson If you still haven't gotten your Christmas gift wish list together - and you'd like to learn a bit more about how children learn and homeschooling - here's a short list of possibilities for your list, in no particular order of importance...just plain ol' (and in some cases, pretty [...]
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Feeling Boxed In? From box to box, from cradle to grave. It's healthy to step outside the box. Stepping out may even save your sanity one day. Home birth and homeschooling are great ways out of the box.
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The Happy Home Education Glossary By Linda Dobson As with all professions, educators have their own lingo. Here for your handy referral is every homeschooling family's "Home Education Glossary." You might also find it helpful to provide to extended family members, neighbors and friends who support your home education efforts. Have several [...]
Parent at the Helm’s October 2011 Giveaway Winners
Parent at the Helm's October 2011 Giveaway Winners I just love sharing good news, and today's good news are the names of the TWO winners of Parent at the Helm's October 2011 Giveaway! From Family Time Fitness we have TWO annual subscriptions for fun family fitness! See also "Resource Review: Family Time Fitness" May I have a drum roll, [...]
The Learning Curve Radio Program
The Learning Curve Radio Program Earlier this month I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Learning Curve with hosts Roger Boswarva and Virginia Koenig. This WebTalk Radio program is on a mission: The Learning Curve All of life is a Learning Curve. The ability to learn is vital to the success of all of us—particularly our children. But [...]
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