The Latest Posts

Previews of the 20 most recent posts from contributing homeschool blogs

• Diversions and Fascinations 2012-05-21 via Semicolon Here are a few links to the articles and blog posts and other things that caught my interest this week:The Science of Mysteries: Shock, Trauma, and the First Real War at The Last Word on Nothing by Ann Finkbeiner. Ms. Finkbeiner discusses Dorothy Sayers? novel Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club in relation to the science of wars and weaponry. This emotionally moving short film reminded me of the movie Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close that I watched last weekend with Brown Bear Daughter. Read more...
• Civics Lesson 2012-05-21 via Learning at Home Yes, you can question the president without getting arrested.A high school teacher in North Carolina either doesn?t know that or doesn?t care. With teachers like this, is it any wonder that our students fail when it comes to knowledge of the most basic civics lessons?I?m sure we?d all love to be in that NC classroom when the teacher covers the Constitution and Bill of Rights.Maybe the class can just tune into iCivics instead of heading to class. Read more...
• What happened when I let my son quit violin 2012-05-21 via Penelope Trunk Homeschooling We were in New York a few months ago, and of course we played with every animal we saw because my kids are, at this point, probably more farm than city.  And of course we had the violin and the cello because we travel with them everywhere because we practice every day, no matter what.And I had this idea that I wanted photos of the kids, but I didn't want normal, boring portraits. A while back I found the photographer, James Maher, and I was blown away by his street photography. Read more...
• How To Really Love Motherhood 2012-05-21 via Layers of Learning It makes me sad when I hear moms say they hate being moms.  Every mom has hateful moments of course.  I had what I call ?a yelling day? recently. Read more...
• Epcot's Future World 2012-05-21 via Magical Mouse Schoolhouse Photo via Living in a grown up WorldFuture World offers a glimpse into a visionary future, led by innovations in the various fields of science and industry. The future is bright, learning is fun, and excitement is everywhere. Read more...
• Naturalist Intelligence 2012-05-21 via Confessions of an Organized Homeschool Mom General Characteristics Individuals with naturalist intelligence are very in tune with their surroundings, especially their living surroundings. They?re drawn to animals, plants, and ecology issues. Read more...
• Real Beauty, Gillette Venus razor review and $50 Visa gift card giveaway 2012-05-21 via Roscommon Acres So, I got to review the Venus Embrace razor for new shavers together with my daughter. The razor has five blades, a Ribbon of Moisture and a soft (pink) grip handle. Plus we got a whole bottle of their Passionista Fruit Satin Care shaving gel. My daughter was excited about that.?Is it going to make me smell like that???Maybe. At least a little bit.??Wow! And they should make one that smells like pigs because then it would smell like me!?Now my daughter does NOT smell like pigs. Or even a pig. Read more...
• Mock Murder Trial in Vermont 2012-05-21 via Gluten Free Krums The formidable attorneys had to be up bright and early last Thursday ~ 5am for a 6am departure ~ to make the trek to Woodstock, Vermont where the trial they'd been preparing for all semester would take place. They would either be prosecuting or defending (a coin toss would decide) a Mrs. Barbara Barrett who was accused of murdering her own husband.  Complicating matters was Mrs. Barrett's alleged years of suffered verbal and physical abuse by her husband. Read more...
• Math word (story) problems 2012-05-21 via Homeschool Math Blog Have you ever used this neat way of teaching math word problems to elementary grade students? Let them be like stories, and let the child create some too!Denise explores this idea in her recent post: Tell Me a (Math) StoryWorth checking out! Read more...
• My Daily Domestic Clips 05/21/2012 (a.m.) 2012-05-21 via My Domestic Church 15 RIGHT Reasons to Homeschooltags:homeschoolingPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Read more...
• 6 Reasons States Shouldn?t Balance Budgets with a Carrot to Homeschool 2012-05-20 via PARENT AT THE HELM Who would have thought we'd see the day when governors and school administrators would do what, for many, is a complete turn-around and try to encourage the homeschool population? The only ones who might have seen this coming would be those who could also foresee the financial and economic mess we call today's United States of America. At first glance, the idea of getting paid for one's homeschooling efforts sounds terrific. Heaven knows... Read more...
• Feast of the Ascension 2012-05-20 via My Domestic Church Today in the Diocese of Cleveland, this is the Feast of the Ascension! (I'm convinced we do that so that after we help the kids count the days from Easter to Ascension Thursday, we can then get into a discussion about the authority of the local bishop!) Links for the Feast of the Ascension!Catholic Culture Lilacs are the Ascension Flower! Ascension pancakes Ascension Thursday Centerpiece Read more...
• As a Mom, I'd like to know... 2012-05-20 via Mom Laughs        -  What my kids say to people on the other end when they get to the phone and answer (and hang up) before I do?-         Why my kids put 81 bottles of red food coloring in the pancakes that they made for my Valentines? Day Breakfast in Bed?-         What was my sister thinking when she made a full-size macramé refrigerator for my birthday gift?-         What was my neighbor thinking when he attached the baby stroller with a rope to his bicycle?-         What was my husband thinking when he planted 1, Read more...
• Two Writing Conferences - Part I and Part II - One this week and one next week... 2012-05-20 via Mom Laughs Cheryl's Writing and Publishing Conference - Part IIAdvanced publishing and marketing skillsTuesday and Wednesday, May 22-23  (This conference is identical to the one held on May 8-9) 10:00 Am - 2:00 Pm in Schaumburg, ILWhy is information about Writing, Publishing, e-reader Publishing, Blogging, and Speaking treated as secrets that not everyone can know? Cheryl Moeller's conferences educate, motivate, and inspire.Lunch is on your own at Fuddruckers (please buy something). Read more...
• Week in Review: Wrapping up the year! 2012-05-19 via The Sunny Patch In my life this week? we've returned from visiting family in New Brunswick and we're still recovering. That 12-hour drive is a doozie! My confession.... the suitcase is still sitting on the living room floor waiting to be stored away and I just finished putting things away.In our homeschool this week? the end of this school year is not far off. Math is the only thing that will take up most of our time since we really took our time going through book. Read more...
• Has anyone seen "The Lamp?" 2012-05-19 via Why Homeschool The Lamp looks like it could be fun:Has anyone seen it?  Do you recommend it?  I'm surprised that out of the 50 votes on Youtube for the trailing, there are 16 dislikes.  It is available on Netflix.Hat tip:  Home School Courier. Read more...
• The May 2012 Home Educator's Family Times is up 2012-05-19 via Why Homeschool The Home Educator Family Time's May 2012 edition is up.  There are a number of good articles.I especially enjoyed: Has Something Come Between You and Your Children? by Barbara Frank Barbara makes the point that driving our children to places gives us a unique chance to get to know our children better.  She warns against ignoring our children an escaping into cell phone land. Read more...
• They Call It A Grassroots Education Revolution: That?s Funny 2012-05-19 via PARENT AT THE HELM They Call It A Grassroots Education Revolution: That's Funny They're calling it a grassroots education revolution, probably to get you all excited. But I'll let you in on a secret. It isn't a revolution at all. In fact, their "grassroots education revolution" has been in practice so long now I have friends whose children are enjoying "the revolution" with their grandchildren! It's been around so long it's known by many names at this point. Read more...
• The Crucible 2012-05-19 via Homeschoolbuzz.com Reviews The Crucibleby Arthur Miller Reading Level: High School Reviewed by Garrison and Kathy DavisBelow is an essay my son wrote on the Crucible. This is one of those books you?ll find on many ?must read? high-school literature lists, and is a classic that has earned it?s place there. Who can forget John Proctor?s sacrifice for truth. Read more...
• The "Friends of Stossel in the Classroom" mailing list 2012-05-19 via Why Homeschool I like JohnStossel.  He does a good job of framing important issues in ways that are easy to comprehend.  He has a "Friends of Stossel in the Classroom" mailing list.  You can enter your email address at here.If you haven't watched this recently, or every, you might enjoy John Stossel's 2007 Stupid in America:I love his line: "Most Americans don't know what stupid schools are doing to American kids. Read more...
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