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Bill Cosby: Listen To Your Children
This Sunday (9/20/2009 @ 7PM EST) on MSNBC, Bill Cosby will be leading a series of townhall meetings entitled, "About Our Children." This really looks good. Don't miss it.
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Cursive writing is fading skill, but so what?
By msnbc.com (CLICK to read more)"Charleston resident Kelli Davis was in for a surprise when her daughter brought home some routine paperwork at the start of school this fall. Davis signed the form and then handed it to her daughter for the eighth-grader's signature.
'I just assumed she knew how to do it, but I have a piece of paper with her signature on it and it looks like a little kid's signature,' Davis said.
Her daughter was apologetic, but explained that she hadn't been required to make the graceful loops and joined letters of cursive writing in years. That prompted a call to the school and another surprise."
How To Begin Homeschooling
By spottybanana (via Howcast.com)
Homeschooling can be done successfully. This guide will help you get started. In this guide you will learn the basic steps to begin homeschooling.
You Will Need
Step 1: Filing paperwork
If applicable in your state file the approriate documents with your local superintendent
Tip—One parent is all that is needed however if there are two parents having a supportive spouse is very helpful.
Step 2: curriculum
Choose a good curriculum using either traditional books or online programs. Your local public library will be the most valuable resource you can imagine. Find something at your local library: URL
Tip— In your search for a good curriculum, make sure you find one that is good in Math and English. One way to find a good curriculum is ask other home school parents what they use and why they like it. You can customize your overall curriculum by purchasing your math, language arts, history, etc. from separate vendors.
Step 3: activities
Include field trips & sports activities in your teaching plan. Make everything educational — even the trip to the grocery store. You could chat about where the foods come from (think geography, manufacturing, supply chain management). Be creative!
Step 4: home school group
Look for a home school group in your area. A good way to do this is to join an online group to get information about your local home school community.
Step 5: schedule
Set up a daily schedule and try to stick with it. However, homeschool can be flexible, too. Remember, public schools were designed to teach masses. At home, you can customize your day to focus on something that is happening in the world or follow up on a profound question your child asked this morning. Make it fun!
Fact—Did you know that "According to the U.S. Census Bureau as many as two million American children are schooled at home, with the number growing at 15-20% per year." Source: http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0053.html
Fact—Home schooling takes work but can be enjoyable for both parent and child. Use encouragement and love and the experience can turn into great memories. It's an incredible opportunity to instill moral values and respect for others, create a passion for learning, and mold your child to be an informed and involved citizen of the world!
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Homeschooling can be done successfully. This guide will help you get started. In this guide you will learn the basic steps to begin homeschooling.
You Will Need
- The desire to home school your child
- 1 child
- First check with your state's laws regarding homeschooling.
- Fact — Homeschooling your child can be done with practical advice, persistence and some help getting started.
Step 1: Filing paperwork
If applicable in your state file the approriate documents with your local superintendent
Tip—One parent is all that is needed however if there are two parents having a supportive spouse is very helpful.
Step 2: curriculum
Choose a good curriculum using either traditional books or online programs. Your local public library will be the most valuable resource you can imagine. Find something at your local library: URL
Tip— In your search for a good curriculum, make sure you find one that is good in Math and English. One way to find a good curriculum is ask other home school parents what they use and why they like it. You can customize your overall curriculum by purchasing your math, language arts, history, etc. from separate vendors.
Step 3: activities
Include field trips & sports activities in your teaching plan. Make everything educational — even the trip to the grocery store. You could chat about where the foods come from (think geography, manufacturing, supply chain management). Be creative!
Step 4: home school group
Look for a home school group in your area. A good way to do this is to join an online group to get information about your local home school community.
Step 5: schedule
Set up a daily schedule and try to stick with it. However, homeschool can be flexible, too. Remember, public schools were designed to teach masses. At home, you can customize your day to focus on something that is happening in the world or follow up on a profound question your child asked this morning. Make it fun!
Fact—Did you know that "According to the U.S. Census Bureau as many as two million American children are schooled at home, with the number growing at 15-20% per year." Source: http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0053.html
Fact—Home schooling takes work but can be enjoyable for both parent and child. Use encouragement and love and the experience can turn into great memories. It's an incredible opportunity to instill moral values and respect for others, create a passion for learning, and mold your child to be an informed and involved citizen of the world!
Copyright Howcast Media, Inc.
Learn to do more, and contribute your own How-To's at www.howcast.com!
VIDEO: How To Use Chopsticks
Wasn't sure whether to post this on my personal blog or here on the homeschooling site. Decided that maybe some homeschoolers just might want to learn how to use chopsticks. ;-)
VIDEO: How To Make a "Pencil" Pencil Holder
By SimpleKidsCrafts.com
This nicely done video demonstrates how to create a "pencil" pencil holder out of a potato chip can.
This nicely done video demonstrates how to create a "pencil" pencil holder out of a potato chip can.
VIDEO: Guide To Homeschooling — How To Homeschool
This is an excellent homeschooling primer video by Sue Daniels, who has homeschooled her children for over 14 years. It's very straightforward with good, solid information that's general enough to be applicable in all 50 states.
VIDEO: How To Display Your Kid's Artwork
DadLabs demonstrates a great solution for displaying your kid’s artwork in your home. Using curtain rods from Ikea and some cool hanging clamps, you can create a rotating gallery to feature your kiddo’s brilliant art.
VIDEO: How To Neutralize Mean Girls
I think this video has really good and "doable" advise for girls who encounter those "mean girls." Even homeschoolers run into them...video is well-done.
