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Comment on Jamaica’s Prime Minister Defends Homeschooling His Kids by Jean

Jean — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:40:59 +0000

That takes us up to the next level. Great potsnig.

Comment on Free Nutrition Curriculum for Elementary Students by math for kids

math for kids — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:02:46 +0000

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Comment on New Homeschooling Dads by Jen

Jen — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:19:56 +0000

Great article! I am going to use some of the statistics you found in an article I’m writing about homeschooling dads for Home Educating Family. Very helpful!

Comment on Learning How to Lapbook by dhadzs

dhadzs — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:23:13 +0000

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Comment on Free Nutrition Curriculum for Elementary Students by Gena

Gena — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:13:01 +0000

The USDA has not yet updated their sites for kids. According to MyPlate.gov, the new sites should be up any day. I'll keep an eye on this and post as soon as I see it's available.

Comment on Free Nutrition Curriculum for Elementary Students by Wanda Jurriaans

Wanda Jurriaans — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:45:13 +0000

Do you offer the same materials using My Plate.

Comment on Finding What Your Student Needs by Gena

Gena — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:33:47 +0000

I will definitely check out http://www.learninggamesforkids.com. Thank you for the suggestion. I’m always on the lookout for new sources. Blessings!

Comment on Finding What Your Student Needs by Brandy aka Lil'Momma

Brandy aka Lil'Momma — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:27:50 +0000

My kids love hands on learning too. My son who is now 12 loved baking the pie after we read How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. I can’t wait to do the same book and fun stuff w/ my younger two. We are add games to our day too. Games from learninggamesforkids.com There are games for all ages which works great for us since our age range is 2-12yrs. Looks like you you have a great start for this year. Good luck and blessings.
Lil’ Momma
Living with a hard working husband, 1 toddler, 1 preschooler and 1 middle schooler who are Five in Training for HIM

Comment on Homeschool Statistics: How Do Homeschoolers Measure Up? by Gena

Gena — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:11:20 +0000

I’ll leave it to each individual to decided whether or not these stats are true, but if you do question their validity, be sure to check out the NHERI website and read about the methodology used. Many of the students included in the study didn’t know their scores were going to be included. So it wasn’t a case of the best and brightest joining in while the average and low performers sat on the sidelines.

I would also suggest that you read my posts on Why Homeschooling Works (http://www.homeschoolpassion.com/2010/02/why-homeschooling-works-pt-1-tutorial-relationship/?preview=true&preview_id=10&preview_nonce=010d2b9844). It isn’t that homeschooled students are any more gifted than others, it’s that they are in an environment that encourages them to thrive… at least they should be if homeschooling is working the way it should. Let me just say, there is no sitting in the back of the class to avoid the teacher in homeschooling. Your teachers (aka your parents) know who you are.

After meeting several homeschool graduates, these statistics don’t surprise me. Yes, I’ve met a few who had bad homeschool experiences, but most are very bright. They love to learn and continue to learn even after the school books have been put away. And many of been approached by their college professors and asked where they went to school because their study habits are so strong.

I know that the idea of going against the grain in the way you learn may seem strange and frightening. But homeschooling can be a very liberating and fun experience. It can be a chance for you, the student, to have a voice in your education. It can be a chance for you to explore the things that interest you, things that you are good at. If you love dolphins, then why not study marine biology. If you love fashion, how about learning about the history of fashion design or studying how fashion was impacted by history? If you love reading… well, you’re in luck because homeschoolers love to read… everything. There are so many opportunities and choices, and you can be part of the discussion.

Regardless of what your family chooses, I pray that you will have a great education, one that you will treasure. Blessings & thanks for posting!

Comment on Scholastic Teacher Express $1 SALE by Marci McLarty

Marci McLarty — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:43:36 +0000

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