Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Carnival Of Homeschooling – “First Teacher” Appreciation Edition
Monday, May 06, 2013
Homeschooling is a valid educational choice
Contrary to what PAUL KURIAN states Homeschooling is not lacking in any areas. Secular and inclusive homeschoolers teach their children “real” math and science. Our children socialize with other children their age in Recreational Sports Leagues (comprised of homeschoolers, publicly schooled children and privately schooled children), Boy/Girl Scouts and other community organizations.
Homeschooling offers many benefits. It allows families to spend more time together, travel when it is convenient for them (not when the public school calendar permits), and allows the children to move at their own pace and explore their interest in depth.
Homeschoolers can create an individualized curriculum for each student. Homeschooling provides an environment free of bullying, encourages individuality, and a more well-rounded personalized education.
The majority of homeschoolers are well prepared for college and enjoy successful careers upon graduating from college. The Homeschool population is comprised of families from different religious groups, ethnic groups, and social economic groups just like public school students are. Kurian’s assumption that we are "birds of same feather" couldn’t be more wrong.
Homeschooling is a valid educational choice just like public and private schools are. While homeschooling is not for every family those families who do embrace it reap many benefits.
Homeschooling offers many benefits. It allows families to spend more time together, travel when it is convenient for them (not when the public school calendar permits), and allows the children to move at their own pace and explore their interest in depth.
Homeschoolers can create an individualized curriculum for each student. Homeschooling provides an environment free of bullying, encourages individuality, and a more well-rounded personalized education.
The majority of homeschoolers are well prepared for college and enjoy successful careers upon graduating from college. The Homeschool population is comprised of families from different religious groups, ethnic groups, and social economic groups just like public school students are. Kurian’s assumption that we are "birds of same feather" couldn’t be more wrong.
Homeschooling is a valid educational choice just like public and private schools are. While homeschooling is not for every family those families who do embrace it reap many benefits.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Book Review - Oddkins
Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages by Dean R. KoontzMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very cute. It looks like a children's book but it doesn't have as many pictures as your typical children's book and has many more words.
When Issac Bodkins passes away before he can recruit a new "magic" toymaker his toys must make a dangerous journey across town to recruit Colleen Shannon themselves. Lead by Amos the bear, Burl the elephant, Skippy the rabbit, Butterscotch the dog, Patch the cat and Gibbons bravely set out. But not only do they have to overcome the weather, mean dogs and ally cats they also have to fight against the evil toys made by the previous toymaker.
Victor Bodkins never cared about anything but money, but when he sees the toys are alive a new world opens to him and he sets out to follow them. When Nick Jagg (who hopes to buy the toy shop and make evil toys) offers him a lot of money he turns him down and throws in his lot with the good toys, who have been grievously harmed by the evil toys.
When they finally reach Mrs Shannon's shop she is able to patch all the toys up except Amos who appears to be dead, but Butterscotch with her loving heart and wisdom hits upon using stuffing from herself and the other friends (like a transfusion) to bring him back to life.
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
Book Review ~ Under the Eagle Book 1
Under the Eagle by Simon ScarrowMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Macro might have been outraged when Cato the new recruit is given the rank of Optio (making him his second in command) by Vespasian due to his patronage by the Emperor Claudius, but Cato soon proves his worth to Centurion Macro.
First he saves Macro's life when Macro is wounded in a German Village on what was suppose to be an "easy" assignment. Then he agrees to teach Macro to read so Macro can keep his rank.
Unfortunately when Cato's eye is turned by the slave girl Lavinia, Flavia (Vespasian's wife) takes full advantage. Using their assignation as a way to set up Vitellius. Luckily Cato escapes undetected and Lavinia names Vitellius as the man she was meeting in the tent.
Because of their bravery in Germany Macro and Cato are sent to escort Narcissus (Emperor Claudius' right hand) to Gaul to help quell the mutinous legions. When they are attacked en route Macro and Cato manage to save Narcissus life and capture the attackers.
Once they reach Britian Macro and Cato receive a mysterious assignment from Vespasian they are to follow a map to a certain location and retrieve a chest that was left there by Caius Julius Caesar 96 years before. Vespasian names them deserters after they leave and leaves strict orders for them to be brought to him immediately if they are spotted. Once they find the chest Vitellius arrives with some men and attempts to take it away from them. They manage to fight Vitellius off and start back to camp. En route they capture Vitellius who informs them the Britons are on their way to attack. They release Vitellius who is supposedly on his way to warn the 2nd. Frightened off by some scouts from the second he flees to the 14th. Macro and Cato hide the wagon with the chest and start back but due to their wounded are making poor time. Macro sends Cato on ahead to warn the 2nd. Thanks to Cato's warning Plinius was able to hold the end of the column long enough for the 14th to rescue them. When the 14th arrives the Britons flee and Macro and his remaining men are able to kill their Chief Togodummus. Officially Vitellius is named a hero. Macro tries to bring charges against him but Vitellius reveals to Vespasian that not only is he the Imperial Spy (trusted by Narcissus) but that Flavia is the traitor he was sent to look for. If Vespasian reveals Vitellius attempts to steal the chest he will name Flavia as the traitor she is.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meet the Idiot Andrew Kardon
I guess poor Andrew's wife doesn't have job security as a public school teacher so her husband had to write a post Parents Who Homeschool Aren't Qualified to Teach Their Kids bashing homeschoolers. One can only wonder about the stupidity of writing a post about a subject that you know nothing about, while claiming that even though you don't understand how something works you are enough of an expert to say that the people who do know how homeschooling works aren't qualified to do it.
Kardon says "but I really have no clue how homeschooling works", and as his post demonstrates he made no effort to find out. Mr Kardon, it usually behooves one to do some research and find out how something works before criticizing it. I am sure you completely missed this salient fact but your wife spent a lot of time learning how to control a class of 25 pupils or more, homeschool parents on the other hand are working one on one with their children. Homeschooling is nothing like teaching in a public school and the same "skills" aren't required. Having both done substitute teaching in the public schools as well as homeschooling my kids I feel qualified to compare the two.
Kardon then goes into the "social aspect". Honestly people I thought that myth had been laid to rest decades ago. Homeschooled children find plenty of opportunities to socialize with their peers. There are homeschool groups, recreational sports teams, and various community organizations that homeschoolers take part in.
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that children can move at their own pace and fully master a subject before moving on to the next one. Homeschooling allowed my eldest son to start college at 16.
Kardon ask "Do you think parents should need credentials to homeschool their kids?" NO!!!!! But I am beginning to think we should require some sort of credentials before we allow ignoramuses to write post on subjects they know nothing about. Maybe Mr. Kardon you can ask your wife how to research a subject before you write a post about it. Surly all those hours she spent studying to become a teacher should qualify her to teach you some simple research skills.
Kardon says "but I really have no clue how homeschooling works", and as his post demonstrates he made no effort to find out. Mr Kardon, it usually behooves one to do some research and find out how something works before criticizing it. I am sure you completely missed this salient fact but your wife spent a lot of time learning how to control a class of 25 pupils or more, homeschool parents on the other hand are working one on one with their children. Homeschooling is nothing like teaching in a public school and the same "skills" aren't required. Having both done substitute teaching in the public schools as well as homeschooling my kids I feel qualified to compare the two.
Kardon then goes into the "social aspect". Honestly people I thought that myth had been laid to rest decades ago. Homeschooled children find plenty of opportunities to socialize with their peers. There are homeschool groups, recreational sports teams, and various community organizations that homeschoolers take part in.
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that children can move at their own pace and fully master a subject before moving on to the next one. Homeschooling allowed my eldest son to start college at 16.
Kardon ask "Do you think parents should need credentials to homeschool their kids?" NO!!!!! But I am beginning to think we should require some sort of credentials before we allow ignoramuses to write post on subjects they know nothing about. Maybe Mr. Kardon you can ask your wife how to research a subject before you write a post about it. Surly all those hours she spent studying to become a teacher should qualify her to teach you some simple research skills.
Friday, March 08, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Carnival of Homeschooling ~ The Fire Signs
The Fire Signs are:
Fire signs are known to be intuitive, and to rely on gut-level instincts. Going on faith in their inner guidance gets them far, but they have a tendency to skip crucial steps, or to be unaware of the emotional impact of their actions.
Aries
March 21 - April 19
In Hellenistic astrology, the sign of the ram is associated with the golden winged ram that rescued Phrixos and his sister Helle from the altar where they were to be offered as a sacrifice to Zeus. The golden ram carried them to the land of Colchis but on the way Helle fell into the sea and drowned. When Phrixos arrived at Colchis he sacrificed the ram to Zeus and presented the golden fleece to his father-in-law, the King of Colchis. The fleece was then hung upon a sacred oak and guarded by a dragon until rescued by Jason and the Argonauts. The myth recounts that Zeus was so moved by the ram's fate that he gave it the greatest honour of being moved to the heavens.
Unschooly Kids ask Does School Harm Families?
Formerly homeschooled in Illinois, Aaron Swartz took his life while being over-zealously prosecuted and persecuted. This post covers his achievements during his 26 year old life,along with the promise from homeschooling.Read Lost Promise at Corn and Oil.
Kelli Miller presents Child Development Activity #6: Crayon Revelation, Multiplication Help for Your Child! and Valentine Crafts and Free Printable for Kids posted at 3 Boys and a Dog Deals. Kelli certainly had a lot to say this week.
Jennifer Saksa presents Create Custom Typing Exercises posted at Do More With Software.
Relational bullying, aggression and being nice from Another Step to Take.
Leo
July 23 - August 22
In Greek and Roman mythology, Leo is associated with Nemean the lion which was terrorizing the people of Nemes in ancient Greece. The first of Hercule'12 labours was to slay the Nemean lion, Hercules strangled the lion in his den and skinned it, using the hide as his armour for the remaining 11 tasks. Hera, his step-mother, was so angry at his success that she raised the soul of the Lion high into the sky where today, it can be seen as the constellation of Leo.
Relaxation, the Best Kept Homeschool Secret Ever according to Andrea Hermitt @ Notes From A Homeschooled Mom.
Lisa Williams presents Engaging Versus Entertaining the Kids posted at Become A Nanny
A Winter Battle Re-enactment from A Child's Garden
Homeschool Dad is looking forward to a New Year at CWF.
Read Highly Selective College Admissions posted at Homeschool Success.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
In mythology Sagittarius is often associated with the mythological figure of Bellerophon, from the Greek myth of Pegasus. Sagittarius is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Zeus/Jupiter and sometimes the goddess Tyche/Fortuna and the god Thor.
Liz E presents Teaching Time Managment posted at Homeschooling in Buffalo.
Celebrate the 100th Day of School @ Time4Learning Community Blog.
This concludes the Carnival of Homeschooling . Living Life and Learning will be hosting the CoH next week. It'll be their first time hosting so please send them some submissions and wish them well. Go here for the instructions on sending in a submission. As always, entries to the Carnival of Homeschooling are due Monday evening at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Fire signs are known to be intuitive, and to rely on gut-level instincts. Going on faith in their inner guidance gets them far, but they have a tendency to skip crucial steps, or to be unaware of the emotional impact of their actions.
Aries
March 21 - April 19
In Hellenistic astrology, the sign of the ram is associated with the golden winged ram that rescued Phrixos and his sister Helle from the altar where they were to be offered as a sacrifice to Zeus. The golden ram carried them to the land of Colchis but on the way Helle fell into the sea and drowned. When Phrixos arrived at Colchis he sacrificed the ram to Zeus and presented the golden fleece to his father-in-law, the King of Colchis. The fleece was then hung upon a sacred oak and guarded by a dragon until rescued by Jason and the Argonauts. The myth recounts that Zeus was so moved by the ram's fate that he gave it the greatest honour of being moved to the heavens.
Unschooly Kids ask Does School Harm Families?
Formerly homeschooled in Illinois, Aaron Swartz took his life while being over-zealously prosecuted and persecuted. This post covers his achievements during his 26 year old life,along with the promise from homeschooling.Read Lost Promise at Corn and Oil.
Bullying to Homeschooling Our Two Kids On One Income presented at Canadian Budget Binder.
Kelli Miller presents Child Development Activity #6: Crayon Revelation, Multiplication Help for Your Child! and Valentine Crafts and Free Printable for Kids posted at 3 Boys and a Dog Deals. Kelli certainly had a lot to say this week.
Jennifer Saksa presents Create Custom Typing Exercises posted at Do More With Software.
Relational bullying, aggression and being nice from Another Step to Take.
Leo
July 23 - August 22
In Greek and Roman mythology, Leo is associated with Nemean the lion which was terrorizing the people of Nemes in ancient Greece. The first of Hercule'12 labours was to slay the Nemean lion, Hercules strangled the lion in his den and skinned it, using the hide as his armour for the remaining 11 tasks. Hera, his step-mother, was so angry at his success that she raised the soul of the Lion high into the sky where today, it can be seen as the constellation of Leo.
Relaxation, the Best Kept Homeschool Secret Ever according to Andrea Hermitt @ Notes From A Homeschooled Mom.
Lisa Williams presents Engaging Versus Entertaining the Kids posted at Become A Nanny
A Winter Battle Re-enactment from A Child's Garden
Homeschool Dad is looking forward to a New Year at CWF.
Read Highly Selective College Admissions posted at Homeschool Success.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
In mythology Sagittarius is often associated with the mythological figure of Bellerophon, from the Greek myth of Pegasus. Sagittarius is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Zeus/Jupiter and sometimes the goddess Tyche/Fortuna and the god Thor.
Liz E presents Teaching Time Managment posted at Homeschooling in Buffalo.
Celebrate the 100th Day of School @ Time4Learning Community Blog.
Exploring Eastern Cultures with Sonlight @ Homeschooling Hearts & Minds
Spelling Workshops @ The Momma Knows
Teaching a Child to Walk, to Use the Bathroom, and to Read @ Simply Convivial
Home School vs Public School challenges you to Learn a New Language.
Trivium Pursuit answers the question Do I have to read books in chronological order?
Find a Nanny offers 40 Blogs Featuring Homeschooling Tips
Tea Time with Annie Kate presents Using Tests to Promote Mastery Learning:Some Real-Life Examples
This concludes the Carnival of Homeschooling . Living Life and Learning will be hosting the CoH next week. It'll be their first time hosting so please send them some submissions and wish them well. Go here for the instructions on sending in a submission. As always, entries to the Carnival of Homeschooling are due Monday evening at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Carnival of Homeschool: The Seventh Anniversary - The Hope edition
Why Homeschool is hosting this weeks CoH.
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