Carnival of Homeschooling: Spring 2009 edition

Carnival of Homeschooling: Spring 2009 edition

Only 4 days ago, our fair Sun crossed some magic line and spring officially began. So it was fitting and altogether too obvious that this edition of carnival of homeschooling would be the spring edition.

Scientifically, the start of spring is called vernal equinox and is actually an exact moment in time that the Sun’s celestial sphere appears to cross the Earth’s celestial equator.

Beverly asks How can I make homeschooling more fun? via Beverly’s Homeschooling Blog (About.com)
A forum member and new homeschooler needs tips on relaxing the “typical school routine and schedule” and making homeschooling more fun and enjoyable.

Janine sings My life is a musical via Why Homeschool
Janine writes about the many ways music has taken over her life.

Brenda Sain paints a picture of Renaissance Artist’s via The Tie That Binds Us.

Concerning Kids serves up Tips For Parents Of Picky Eaters | Concerning Kids via Concerning Kids.

hall monitor reports Dallas ISD records show school held ‘cage fights’ via DetentionSlip.org
“I am guessing homeschool parents are a little better at handling situations with words.”

I’ve decorated this post with pictures of Spring as it should be. The chill gone from the air, new life is everywhere. That’s not reality in my neck of the woods yet but it’s nice to dream.

~Kris~ annunciates Easy Grammar Vs. First Language Lessons via Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers.

Brenda Sain sketches a Clown of God and the Renaissance via The Tie That Binds Us.

Mama Squirrel conjures The Magic Box via Dewey’s Treehouse

NerdMom muses Musings at the Gym via Nerd Family.

Kurtshan scribes Journaling: Writing with My Children via Song of My Heart

Julie Moses designs Kids Art Projects and Lessons at Ms. Julie’s Place: How Very Vermeer- An art Lesson on Jan Vermeer via Ms. Julie’s Place
“An art lesson based on criteria gleaned from observing patterns in Vermeer’s work.”

The first day of Spring here in Rochester, New York, a dusting of snow covered the muddy landscape as the maple sugaring season was underway. We will be waiting several more weeks before spring brings it’s green leaves and colors to us.

Alasandra presents Homeschooling Concerns Baseless via Alasandra’s Homeschool Blog Awards.

Sarah crafts SmallWorld’s Wordsmithery: Metaphors and Strong Verbs via SmallWorld
“A creative writing lesson about using metaphors and strong verbs to make writing more interesting. Includes a week’s worth of writing prompts.”

Nate Desmond alerts us to 20 Free Online Courses from Traditional Colleges and Universities via Debt-free Scholar.

Susan Ryan shouts Help via Corn and Oil

Edmund Harriss expounds upon Surfaces 1: The ooze of the past via Maxwell’s Demon
“This may be of interest as a way of motivating mathematics.”

Kim offers a Book Review: Animal Poems of the Iguazu via Wild About Nature.

The Crazy Mom shares her Crazy Mom Scheduling!!! via Ramblings from the Crazy House
“This article is about the The Crazy Mom uses “Priority Scheduling” to keep from going completely insane!”

Jane warns her post is Likely to offend institutional schooling fans via IndianaJane’s Journal
Our schools do exactly what they were designed to do, and other thoughts on education and homeschooling, triggered by reading John Taylor Gatto’s Weapons of Mass Instruction.

The beauty of God’s creation is made more so by it’s emergence from the grayness of Winter.

Reluctant Homeschooler displays A show of enthusiasm via The Reluctant Homeschooler

Denise shares how Homeschool Kids Write via Let’s play math!
“I found a great online resource to kick-start my daughter’s writing.”

Barb tabulates The Cost of Homeschooling vs. the Cost of Public Schools via Barbara Frank Online
At $13,000 per student per year, public education in Chicago is nowhere near as cost-efficient as homeschooling.

Emily reviews HOMESPUN LIGHT: A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille via HOMESPUN LIGHT.

Kim Anderson encourages us to look for God’s strength for Transitional Parenting & the End of Life as We Know It. via Mother-Lode
Who’s afraid of graduation?  Most of us who have teens.  We want effective young people launching into our culture with energy and resource, but we fear the shifting relationships, the personal loss and the risks our youth must take.

Becca Glouzstein gives Mothering Sunday Inspiration via Inspiration for Mothers . Com
“March 22nd is Mothering Sunday in UK. This article is dedicated to all you wonderful mothers who carry out the hardest job in the world every day.”

The contrast of colors in Spring seem to be the most brilliant.

Susan Gaissert discusses Homesteading and Homeschooling via The Expanding Life
“I guess this could really fit into either category. Feel free to place it where you think best.”

Dolfin considers Marking Time via Lionden Landing
“Homeschooling lets us mark time in our own way and set our own rhythms”

Misty hopes Household Chores Can be Fun School Projects – We Hope :-) via Homeschool Bytes
“Extra work at home can be turned into opportunities for lessons, growth, and fun with the family. Here are some ideas to involve kids in running the household.”

Jena explores Homeschooling and College Scholarships via The Life Without School Community Blog
Excellent example and information on how homeschoolers can prepare for college.

That concludes the spring 2009 edition of the carnival of homeschooling. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of homeschooling using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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