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Comment on Obituary for Shirley Peterson, My Mother by candy4wayphonics

candy4wayphonics — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:41:18 +0000

I lost my mother two years ago, so I understand the mixture of pride and grief. Moms cannot be replaced. They’re special! They teach us so much not just with their words, but with their actions. I will be praying for you during this time of grief. May God comfort you as you mourn your mother’s passing and also as you rejoice in your mother’s “homecoming!” Carol Kay

Comment on Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days, VA by Koleen

Koleen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:31:24 +0000

I am also a homeschooler, and I’ve heard wonderful things about the educational experience at Colonial Williamsburg during homeschool week. My family has timeshare units available at Wyndham Kingsgate Resort (www.kingsgateresortwilliamsburg/com/index.htm) for $500 for that week. You may either rent from Saturday 2/27 to 3/6 or from Sunday 2/28 to 3/7/10. If interested, please contact Joe Weidler ASAP at 215-256-9658 and leave a message. Thank you! Koleen Weidler

Comment on Health Care Reform for Homeschool Moms by Darf

Darf — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:13:16 +0000

The system needs a overhaul big time.

Comment on What is the best homeschool curriculum? by time4learningcurriculumblogger

time4learningcurriculumblogger — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:53:45 +0000

Ann, A very nice analogy. As we say at Time4Learning.com:

Homeschool Curriculum – Many Choices…Many Challenges

One of the challenges of homeschool education is selecting curriculum that meets the needs of each child. Many families find that what fits one child, may not fit another, or that what worked well one semester, may feel stale and stop working the next. Or in some cases, what works for one child in one subject, does not work for the same child in another subject. Well, nobody said it was going to be easy.

What most families discover is that their family’s educational needs cannot be met by a single curriculum and that blending several homeschool programs and approaches can increase effectiveness. This eclectic homeschool approach often allows the optimal education for children being homeschooled.

Comment on Hot Gift Ideas for Kids Christmas 2009 by Tom Gilbert

Tom Gilbert — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:50:56 +0000

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Comment on What is the best homeschool curriculum? by Karen

Karen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:43:06 +0000

…And if you choose the wrong curriculum for your child, don’t be afraid to set it aside and start over. The child will greatly benefit in the end. I’ve had to do that several times during my 10 years of homeschooling.

Comment on Hot Gift Ideas for Kids Christmas 2009 by Jill

Jill — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:39:43 +0000

Thanks for the great ideas. I had forgotten about the basics. I hope they will like what I get them.

Comment on Health Care Reform for Homeschool Moms by Alisa

Alisa — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:52:46 +0000

This was a very important article. Thank you.

Comment on What About Socialization? by admin

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:16 +0000

Most interesting, Phil. Are you saying you are a grown up homeschooler with no social skills? I’m sorry to hear that. But one exception does not make a rule.

Our family’s experience was that we still had lots of relatives, neighbors and friends who would offer feedback from time to time. But each knew they’d have to live with us for years to come, so they were gentle with their suggestions. It was nothing like the petty pecking order of second graders.

Our son learned to deal with the unwritten social code within groups he or I had chosen to be with: Boy Scouts, Homeschool Support Group, neighborhood buddies, the Youth Advisory Commission, the rock climbing team, the swim team, and the like.

Many parents chose to homeschool because they find the school social code is exactly what they do NOT want their children to replicate!

Google “grown up homeschooler” and you’ll find 137,000 links! If you haven’t read these documents, or searched them out, it is your own fault.

Comment on Educationese for Homeschool Reports by Luke Holzmann

Luke Holzmann — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:01:05 +0000

“Quantitive, Contributive Sociological Development”

…that does sound impressive [smile]. Good stuff to remember and whip out when you need it.

~Luke