http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/18383.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18383carekerrLapbooking is a whole language approach to education. It's often used to compliment a unit study or as an alternative to a book report, and can be a fun and motivating experience for teachers and students! What is Lapbooking? Lapbooking is a whole language learning approach that results in a keepsake of a project that your students will...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/13406.aspxFri, 02 Oct 2009 16:04:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13406AliciaGetting through a morning of homeschooling can be difficult if a child begins to misbehave. If the misbehavior becomes persistent, then there are some measures to take to discipline your homeschooler. Over the years I have had a few discipline problems with my daughter during homeschooling time. She is usually a helpful child and not much trouble t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/13171.aspxThu, 01 Oct 2009 14:12:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13171AliciaThere is no reason that a homeschooled child should miss out on a graduation. This article will guide homeschooling parents to prepare and execute a successful graduation ceremony for their child. Every student who completes Kindergarten through Twelfth grade deserves a graduation ceremony. This is a time for the student to reflect upon accomplishm...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/reviews/44345.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 01:01:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44345RondaRobertsHave you been wondering whether the third edition of The Well Trained Mind by, Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise is worth purchasing? Do you want to know if it is a right fit for your homeschool? Read on and find out in this book review. What is Classical Education? Classical education takes different forms. A classical education is focu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/13043.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 23:47:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13043NelodraWith the internet being available to almost all households, distance learning has come out of its stuffy corner and can help homeschooling parents providing their children with exactly the education they need. Distance Learning Home Educating parents might want to consider distance learning for their children for various reasons. Some may feel more...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/13321.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 23:45:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13321NelodraEclectic homeschooling is for parents who cannot choose. That’s how some people would define the eclectic approach. But is this true? Eclectic Homeschooling Eclectic homeschoolers are picky. These are the parents that will not settle for one particular curriculum because they don’t feel any complete curriculum can fulfil their children’s ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6132.aspxTue, 28 Jul 2009 15:23:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6132AliciaThere are many different reasons that parents homeschool. This article is a list of the top 10 most popular reasons that I have come across throughout my years of homeschooling. Notes Religious reasons: This was one of my biggest reasons. We didn't have a decent Christian school in my area and I would not even consider a public school these days. I...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11604.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 18:03:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11604NelodraSeeking to emulate and recreate the educational system that has been used for over 2000 years and produced some of the world's greatest thinkers, modern Classical Education is widely used by home educators who wish to give their children a solid, classical base. Classical Education Modern Classical Education, also often referred to as the Latin...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9212.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:25:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9212AliciaRetreats are a great way to meet other families that are interested in the same things you are. It is even more important for homeschooling families to get together so that they can receive encouragement and support from each other. Sandy Cove is a retreat center for families that has been around since 1946. It is located in Maryland by the Chesape...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6588.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:11:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6588AliciaCreating a mascot for your homeschool is fun. The mascot can sit on your school desk to serve as inspiration to the homeschooler. While deciding on a mascot you will also be participating in a science project to learn more about animals. Homeschooled children should not be deprived of anything that private and public school kids experience. All sch...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8623.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:08:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8623AliciaHomeschoolers can take advantage of the thousands of free printable worksheets available online. Some homeschooling families even homeschool for free, using just these worksheets. The age of the Internet is the age of information. It is available free of cost. If you have the Internet and a printer, then you have "struck gold". You can fi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8620.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:07:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8620AliciaHomeschooling doesn't have to be mom sitting at a table all day teaching her children. Mom's can schedule some time for family and friends to help out during the month. This benefits the children as well as gives mom a break for an hour or two. A homeschooling parent should take inventory of the talents in other family members around him or...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8554.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:04:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8554AliciaYour child's education is most important. Utilize all of the resources at your disposal to aid your child in learning as much as they can before their 18th birthday. One of those resources is a homeschool forum. Homeschooling forums offer many benefits, not only to homeschooling parents, but to home-schooled children as well. They have been aro...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8153.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 02:31:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8153AliciaIf you belong to a homeschool group you will probably already have a Christmas party planned. Not every one belongs to a homeschool group. My daughter and I don't participate in a group, but we still plan a party at home. You can too. Invite some friends: We actually have several friends that homeschool, but do not belong to a homeschool group....http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6167.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 02:28:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6167AliciaSome states are quite liberal when it comes to homeschooling, but others have strict requirements. It is important to know your state's requirements before beginning to homeschool. The first thing I did when I wanted to homeschool was check out my states rules and regulations. I am lucky because I live in New Jersey which is a liberal homeschoo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6570.aspxSun, 19 Jul 2009 16:02:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6570AliciaNaming your homeschool is both fun and beneficial. Make sure your kids are a part of the naming decision. Hold a family meeting and decide a name for your homeschool. Why do you need a name for your homeschool? Giving your homeschool a name will help to booster your child's confidence. You can be sure that your child is going to get asked the quest...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6572.aspxSun, 19 Jul 2009 16:01:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6572AliciaFourth grade is the year that most students are required to complete a blank copy of the United States of America. Making the study of the fifty states into a project is perfect for students in the 4th grade. Mapping the United States and learning more about each of the states is common in the fourth grade curriculum. My daugher is currently in fou...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8618.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 15:11:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8618AliciaA homeschool group works a little differently than a homeschool forum. It is recommended that families join both an Internet homeschool group and a homeschool forum, but this article will focus on the benefits of joining an Internet homeschool group. The most common place to find a homeschool group to join is at Yahoo. On the Yahoo homepage, "...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6219.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 15:08:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6219AliciaIf you are new to homeschooling you may not be sure how to keep track of your child's grades. It really isn't hard once you understand the big picture and why you are keeping track of the grades in the first place. Images If you live in one of the liberal homeschooling states like I do you are not actually required to keep track of your chi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6169.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 14:45:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6169AliciaThere are many options out there in the way of curriculums for homeschoolers. Homeschooling has quickly grown in popularity. You now have religious curriculums, public curriculums, online curriculums, and hands on curriculums to choose from. You should plan on taking a week to investigate curriculum for your children. There are so many different va...