Archive for Homeschool and Education
a homeschooling carnival – May 9, 2012
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the May 9, 2012 edition of a homeschooling carnival.
home education
Bob Ross presents Is Anyone You Know a Kinesthetic Learner? posted at kinestheticlearningstrategies, saying, “What kinesthetic learning is all about and why it matters.”
Kathy Orlinsky presents To improve memory, put failure in context posted at The Stochastic Scientist.
Charity and Amber presents 100th Day Activities posted at SoLoveThat, saying, “Here’s a couple of ideas for 100th day of school activities for homeschooling!”
Pamela Jorrick presents Super Mama Sacagewea posted at Blah, Blah, Blog, saying, “Travelschooling Days are the best!”
Bill Tyler presents 4 Quick Tips to Improve Focus posted at Bubble Planner | Attention Deficit Destroyer – ADD Articles, saying, “Excellent article to help kids with ADD.”
Demetra Luciano presents Three Girls and a Minivan posted at Three Girls and a Minivan, saying, “We are a homeschool family who uses travel as part of our homeschool.”
Liz E presents When the Annoying Becomes Educational posted at Homeschooling in Buffalo.
David Leonhardt presents Singing Lessons Part I posted at Self-Help Happiness Blog, saying, “What do you do when you are coughing too much to go to singing lessons? You keep studying at home (and pray that your throat is ready in time for the actual performance before the parents). A lesson when the singing lessons are over.”
technology & higher learning
Aliciaa Arnold presents Beyond College Rankings: What You Should Really Look for in a School posted at top5onlinecolleges.org.
Eva Ardenav presents Understanding the G.I. Bill: History and Overview posted at Military Online Colleges.
Irene Beckerr presents 40 Best Sites for ESL Study Materials, Textbooks, and Software posted at Masters in ESL.
Pedro Poveda presents How to Ace an Online Course posted at COLLEGE ISLAND.
Daniel Rosenstein presents Don’t Fall into the Student Loan Debt Trap | Miss Money Bee posted at Miss Money Bee, saying, “Student loans can be a double-edged sword. On one side, they may allow you to build a successful career, buy a beautiful house and form a family. On the other side, they can become a nightmare if you are unemployed or if your salary is too low to cover all your bills.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a homeschooling carnival using our carnival submission form. The next edition of a homeschooling carnival will be available on May 30, 2012.
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a homeschooling carnival – April 25, 2012
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the April 25, 2012 edition of a homeschooling carnival.
family
Dina-Marie Oswald presents Homemade Hoop House posted at Dimes2Vines, saying, “When we started the tomato, bell pepper and jalepeno pepper seedlings in egg cartons several weeks ago, I knew transplanting them would be necessary. A homemade hoop house was both easy to make and economical.”
Melanie Grant presents How to have a good attitude and a clean house in 10 steps posted at Mel’s Mouthful on Mothering, saying, “So I needed to remind myself of the things that make housework something I can do with a good attitude and sometimes enjoy.”
home education
Jon Anderson presents an education blog carnival – April 17, 2012 posted at Private Math Tutors | Online Math Tutors, saying, “My 1st education carnival is posted 
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Serfronya presents Teaching Children About Money posted at Cookie’s Domain.
Ryan Caldwell presents Magnifying the Universe posted at NumberSleuth, saying, “Great learning tool for understanding different things relate to each other in terms of size.”
Maryanne Williams presents 10 Reasons Kids Should Be Online at an Early Age posted at Share a Nanny, saying, “Much has been made of the potentially hazardous landscape for children that is the internet, and rightly so. Parents do need to be concerned about how their children make use of this valuable tool, and a valuable tool it surely is.”
Nancy Parker presents 10 Ways to Reward Kids for Good Grades posted at eNannySource, saying, “Academic achievement is always worthy of a reward, and kids should know their efforts are appreciated. If you’re looking for some way to acknowledge your young scholar for a job well done, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Here are 10 ways to reward kids for good grades.”
Carol Watson presents 10 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Learning Disorder posted at National Nannies, saying, “In most cases learning disabilities won’t be identified in children until after they’ve been attending school for several years. Even then, the indications aren’t always obvious and consequently don’t present themselves clearly apart from formal training.”
Carol Watson presents 10 Educational TV Channels Kids Love posted at National Nannies, saying, “Parents can form a lot of concern about their kids watching too much television, and justifiably so when you see some of the shows that have made it on TV, but not all television shows are created equal. There are some good educational channels available for them to watch instead of the usual mindless cartoons.”
Laura Edgar presents Questions for Parents: Is Homeschooling Right for Me? posted at NerdWallet | Education, saying, “”Coming to the decision to homeschool your child is complex and personal, so I thought it would be helpful to share some of my own experience.”"
Peter Musau presents Aspiring Writer-Be Smart posted at AfriSet, saying, “personal dedication and motivation are vital in education.Never be discouraged.”
Jessica Jackson presents 10 Simple Ways to Teach Kids Math in the Kitchen posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, “Little learning opportunities for some extra education can be found everywhere for parents and children alike. If you’re trying to teach your preschooler some basic math functions, or helping your young mathematician sharpen her skills, you may need look no further than your own kitchen for a potential classroom.”
Tina Marconi presents 10 Classic Kids Underdog Stories | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, “People have been inspired by underdog stories for generations. We love being immersed in the classic battle between good and evil that is further emphasized by the sheer determination of overcoming insurmountable odds. It’s a good lesson to teach our children that no matter what your circumstances you can achieve great things.”
technology & higher learning
Weird Scholarships presents Scholarships For Weird Things- Strange College Scholarships posted at Weird Scholarships, saying, “From Klingons to psychics, there really is a scholarship out there for everything imaginable. The problem is most people do not know where to look. Hundreds of scholarships go unclaimed each year. With the cost of college rising, there is no excuse why you should not have free money for college. Check out this list of scholarships for weird things to see if there is anything that fits your fancy.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a homeschooling carnival using our carnival submission form. The next edition of a homeschooling carnival will be available on May 9, 2012.
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Review–Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers
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Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers
By Susan Kilbride
About the Book:
If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students’ interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is filled with fun science activities that teach a particular science concept. The activities are designed to use common household items, so you won’t need to buy lots of expensive scientific equipment or chemicals. This book is sure to get your kids loving science!
Other Reviews of the Book:
This collection of fun science lessons and activities are designed to offer hands on experiments that will satisfy the curious nature of children, while making it easier for parents to teach science.
–Kathy Davis of HomeschoolBuzz.comIf you’re looking for a science unit study homeschool program that is easy to use and is comprehensive and worth using, then you should check out “Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers.” I recently read through the book and really liked what I saw.
–Heidi Johnson of Homeschoolhowto.com–….the conversational style and logical, easy-to-follow instructions certainly make this a recommended and useful tool for any parent; especially those that may be uncomfortable or unfamiliar with teaching science.
–Jeanie Frias of California HomeschoolerThe wealth of information included therein is amazing and the material is novice friendly. I would definitely recommend “Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers”.
– Bridgette Taylor with Hearts at Home Curriculum–
About the Author:
Susan Kilbride is a homeschooling mother with a degree in biology. A few years ago she noticed that many homeschooling parents are either uncomfortable teaching their children science, or just don’t have the time to do the necessary research to teach their children science. Susan wrote this book with these parents in mind, using the same methods that she used when teaching her own son.
Brenda Says:
I was impressed that each lesson begins with a list of all of the materials you will need for that unit. The items are things that you will most likely already have around your house or will be able to obtain easily. Next, the unit is broken down into different parts. You can easily spend a longer period doing each of the parts in one day, or you can spread the unit over several days. Each part has material that you are to present to your students. It is very simple to use your own words to teach the material. Then the material is reinforced with activities. The activities are meant to help the kids learn and see in action, what you have taught to them. They will be having such a great time, that it really won’t seem like school. It will just seem like you are the coolest parent ever. Another thing that I absolutely loved, was the use of literature to reinforce the lesson material. Children love stories, and using good literature to help them learn scientific concepts is a winner in my book.
I found that the lessons engage all of the learning methods. For the kinesthetic learner, children become engaged in these lessons through hands-on activities. For the visual learner, there are many things to see, including video suggestions to reinforce lesson concepts. Auditory learners will excel as they take in all of the lessons and the conversations that unfold during them. The lessons are very flexible. You will find that these lessons can easily be adapted for a Co-op class, a large family, or even an only child.
One of the things I really liked about these lessons, is that you can use them as stand alone units of study, or as wonderful supplements to what you are already using for science. We added in the Force and Motion and Simple Machines units into our Physics studies. Chandler really enjoyed adding in extra activities and the lessons helped him clarify the materials he was learning at the time. The Chemistry lesson was also a fun addition to our studies.
Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers is also very affordable. The book is valued at $16.95, but you can purchase the book for only $11.55 on Amazon. This is a resource that I wish had been available when Chandler was in Kindergarten. We would have used it for science all throughout our school years.
The author has a gift for you! You can download these two lessons for free and try it out for yourself before you buy the book. You will also get a sneak peek at the table of contents! Here are the lessons:
I am confident you will want this resource on your shelf. It is just one of those resources that I can’t imagine will not be a much loved addition to any homeschool.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the products mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on our website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
