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Feb 19, 2009
Star Fall, a Great site for Teaching Reading and Phonics to Your Kids Toddler to 6 years
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Feb 18, 2009
Home Schooling VS Traditional Schooling
So How Do Homeschoolers Do Comparatively?
Socially: There is a common myth that homeschooling produces social misfits. This myth partially arises from an assumption that traditional education systems provide “normal” socialization activities.
Dr. Raymond Moore, in his book Better Late than Early writes that “The idea that children need to be around many other youngsters in order to be ‘socialized’ is perhaps the most dangerous and extravagant myth in education and child rearing today."
There is ample research that indicates that because home schooled students are exposed to a wider variety of people and situations, they learn to get along with a variety of people, making them socially mature and better able to adjust to new situations.
In their Communities: Many non-homeschoolers believe that homeschooling can turn out better students, but because homeschool students are educated in greater isolation from the world, they are less politically and socially involved. This concern comes at a great time, for homeschoolers at least.
The first generation of homeschoolers has now grown up and entered the workforce. Dr. Ray surveyed over 7,000 adults who had been home schooled and compared them against their more traditionally educated peers. His research found that:
Ninety-five percent of homeschoolers had an adequate comprehension of politics and government, compared to 65% of U.S. adults.
Seventy-one percent of homeschool graduates participate in ongoing community service
activities, including politics, compared to 37% of adults in similar ages.
Eighty-eight percent of HS graduates are members of organizations (community groups, church, or professional organizations) compared to 50% of U.S. adults.
Significantly, 76% of homeschool graduates voted in a national or state election within the past 5 years, compared to 29 percent of similar U.S. adults.
For More on this article, go to Home School facts
Socially: There is a common myth that homeschooling produces social misfits. This myth partially arises from an assumption that traditional education systems provide “normal” socialization activities.
Dr. Raymond Moore, in his book Better Late than Early writes that “The idea that children need to be around many other youngsters in order to be ‘socialized’ is perhaps the most dangerous and extravagant myth in education and child rearing today."
There is ample research that indicates that because home schooled students are exposed to a wider variety of people and situations, they learn to get along with a variety of people, making them socially mature and better able to adjust to new situations.
In their Communities: Many non-homeschoolers believe that homeschooling can turn out better students, but because homeschool students are educated in greater isolation from the world, they are less politically and socially involved. This concern comes at a great time, for homeschoolers at least.
The first generation of homeschoolers has now grown up and entered the workforce. Dr. Ray surveyed over 7,000 adults who had been home schooled and compared them against their more traditionally educated peers. His research found that:
Ninety-five percent of homeschoolers had an adequate comprehension of politics and government, compared to 65% of U.S. adults.
Seventy-one percent of homeschool graduates participate in ongoing community service
activities, including politics, compared to 37% of adults in similar ages.
Eighty-eight percent of HS graduates are members of organizations (community groups, church, or professional organizations) compared to 50% of U.S. adults.
Significantly, 76% of homeschool graduates voted in a national or state election within the past 5 years, compared to 29 percent of similar U.S. adults.
For More on this article, go to Home School facts
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Feb 17, 2009
What type of curriculum will you use and where will you get it?
I mentioned before that depending on the state you live you have many options for home schooling once you know what is available to you, you have to decide how you will be home Schooling.
If you use a Home Based Charter School, they will supply you with the curriculum required for your child's grade and you will have a Teacher to assist you. This may or may not cost you anything some home based private schools will have a charge but the charter is usual public by state, this is something you will have to look into.
Other Home School options will require you to provide all necessary curriculum to your child for their grade, you will have to purchase most of it and the Internet has many sites were you can get FREE lessons and curriculum ideas and worksheets.
Curriculum Sites: These may or may not be free sites. Although it seems that most offer some free worksheets, etc... Some require you to purchase a membership for full site capabilities.
www.softschools.com
www.superteacherworksheets.com
www.discoveryeducation.com
www.jumpstart.com/parents/worksheets
www.tlsbooks.com/
www.education.com/worksheets/
www.ezschool.com/
www.homeschoolmath.net/
www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/free-curriculum/
Other posts about FREE curriculum
There are many choices for curriculum. The info I provide is meant to be a guide for you, you still need to do your own research so you can make informed choices for your family.
If you use a Home Based Charter School, they will supply you with the curriculum required for your child's grade and you will have a Teacher to assist you. This may or may not cost you anything some home based private schools will have a charge but the charter is usual public by state, this is something you will have to look into.
Other Home School options will require you to provide all necessary curriculum to your child for their grade, you will have to purchase most of it and the Internet has many sites were you can get FREE lessons and curriculum ideas and worksheets.
Curriculum Sites: These may or may not be free sites. Although it seems that most offer some free worksheets, etc... Some require you to purchase a membership for full site capabilities.
www.softschools.com
www.superteacherworksheets.com
www.discoveryeducation.com
www.jumpstart.com/parents/worksheets
www.tlsbooks.com/
www.education.com/worksheets/
www.ezschool.com/
www.homeschoolmath.net/
www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/free-curriculum/
Other posts about FREE curriculum
There are many choices for curriculum. The info I provide is meant to be a guide for you, you still need to do your own research so you can make informed choices for your family.
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getting started
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Feb 16, 2009
Home School Organizations
Getting Started Home Schooling More on Home School Organizations and Groups
Do you know anyone who home schools?
When I first got started I didn't know anyone was homeschooling. I went in search of home school groups online and offline. There are homeschoolers everywhere and many great groups with lots of friendly people who are willing to share their experiences with you.
Offline: Search the phonebook for home school groups. Ask around at your church if they have a group or know where one is. When you take your kids to the park don't be afraid to chat with others especially if it is during school hours and you are at the park playing with your kids.
Online: The Internet is a great way for people to find each other. You can find tons of online groups for home schooling just about every social site has home school groups.
Cafe Mom
Home school forums
You can visit me Joanne Utke and many other homeschoolers at facebook. Just do a search to find private and public groups.You can also do a Google search for home school groups in your town. We can all learn a lot from each other, get out there meet new friends!
"If you want to see the road ahead, ask those who are coming back!"
To your success!
Do you know anyone who home schools?
When I first got started I didn't know anyone was homeschooling. I went in search of home school groups online and offline. There are homeschoolers everywhere and many great groups with lots of friendly people who are willing to share their experiences with you.
Offline: Search the phonebook for home school groups. Ask around at your church if they have a group or know where one is. When you take your kids to the park don't be afraid to chat with others especially if it is during school hours and you are at the park playing with your kids.
Online: The Internet is a great way for people to find each other. You can find tons of online groups for home schooling just about every social site has home school groups.
Cafe Mom
Home school forums
You can visit me Joanne Utke and many other homeschoolers at facebook. Just do a search to find private and public groups.You can also do a Google search for home school groups in your town. We can all learn a lot from each other, get out there meet new friends!
"If you want to see the road ahead, ask those who are coming back!"
To your success!
Labels:
home school resources,
socialization
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Feb 15, 2009
Getting Started Home Schooling
Getting Started Home Schooling
Getting Started is easier than you may think, I will go threw some steps this week in this blog that you can take when you are ready to get started. Home Schooling Works all you really need is some information, confidence and believe you are doing the right thing and never look back!
1: What are the home school laws in your state? Find out the laws read about them and find out what home school options you have available to you were you live.
Ask questions get to know other home schooling families, at the park, church, home school organizations, Internet and other sources.
Get the Facts Make up your mind if this is something you want to do for sure then just do it, Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there!
Other posts with the same topics:
Home School Options, and home school law
The info I provide is meant to be a guide for you, you still need to do your own research so you can make informed choices for your family.
Thanks For Reading!
Getting Started is easier than you may think, I will go threw some steps this week in this blog that you can take when you are ready to get started. Home Schooling Works all you really need is some information, confidence and believe you are doing the right thing and never look back!
1: What are the home school laws in your state? Find out the laws read about them and find out what home school options you have available to you were you live.
Ask questions get to know other home schooling families, at the park, church, home school organizations, Internet and other sources.
Get the Facts Make up your mind if this is something you want to do for sure then just do it, Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there!
Other posts with the same topics:
Home School Options, and home school law
The info I provide is meant to be a guide for you, you still need to do your own research so you can make informed choices for your family.
Thanks For Reading!
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Feb 14, 2009
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day
Have any plans for Today?
Quotes:
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? ~Author Unknown
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.
Have any plans for Today?
Quotes:
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? ~Author Unknown
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.
~Henry Van Dyke
We wish you all a Great Day with those You LOVE
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To Your Success!
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