Making a CATHOLIC college education more affordable for homeschoolers!
For more information - read these articles linked below.
https://www.franciscan.edu/homeschoolconnections/
http://homeschoolconnectionsonline.blogspot.com/2017/03/dual-enrollment-online-for-homeschool.html
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
Homeschool Style Quiz & Curriculum Predictor
Take the QUIZ and let me know, in comments, if you think it predicts your style accurately.
Homeschooling Style Quiz: (by Dr. Chen - see below)
Use the following scale in answering the questions. Be sure to circle the number that corresponds with your answer.
Group 1A questions
I look forward to homeschooling 1 2 3 4 5 6
My husband wants me to homeschool 1 2 3 4 5 6
I love to study and learn new things 1 2 3 4 5 6
I enjoy reading aloud to my children every day 1 2 3 4 5 6
I find myself naturally explaining things to the children 1 2 3 4 5 6
I’m in the middle of reading a book (romance novels excluded) right now. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 1A=______________
Group 1B questions
There is a show or movie on TV that I want to watch almost every night 1 2 3 4 5 6
I spend an hour or more each day visiting friends or chatting on the phone 1 2 3 4 5 6
My husband wants me to homeschool, but I dread it. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I can’t find time to read. 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s very hard to find time to play with or read to the children. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I often feel guilty about not getting enough accomplished. . 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 1B=______________
Group 2A questions
The inside of my kitchen cupboards are clean and organized . 1 2 3 4 5 6
We all make our beds, put away our clothes and do our chores without a lot of problem . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I rarely misplace things. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I enjoy paying the bills, planning the details of a trip or organizing an activity . 1 2 3 4 5 6
The books in our personal library are categorized so that I can easily find them 1 2 3 4 5 6
The inside of our refrigerator is clean. . 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 2A=______________
Group 2B questions
Usually there is laundry to be done and piles around that need to be folded . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I have a hard time getting my children to do chores . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I want to teach my children but there are so many choices that I don’t know where to begin . 1 2 3 4 5 6
When my children ask me where something is it takes a long time for us to find it . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I don’t know what we will be having for dinner until it’s time to cook the meal. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I procrastinate a lot. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 2B=______________
Group 3A questions
I like to plan things down to the last detail 1 2 3 4 5 6
I like doing craft activities or taking trips to the zoo or library with the children 1 2 3 4 5 6
I think a great way to learn is curled up on the couch with a book 1 2 3 4 5 6
I would let my children do their schoolwork on the floor if they wanted to 1 2 3 4 5 6
Kids can learn more about nature by walking around outside than they can from a book 1 2 3 4 5 6
I hated my textbooks and workbooks when I was in school 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 3A=______________
Group 3B questions
I like the idea of my children sitting at desks quietly working 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s important for me to know what and how to teach my children each step of the way 1 2 3 4 5 6
I’m afraid my kids will have "gaps" in their education 1 2 3 4 5 6
I want my children to be at the same place in their subjects as the children in school 1 2 3 4 5 6
I like the idea of having just one book for each subject 1 2 3 4 5 6
I worry that I won’t be able to teach my children what they need to know. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 3B=______________
Analyzing the Results:
The average from 1B, 2B and 3B must be reversed in order to analyze the results of this test.
6 becomes 1
5 becomes 2
4 becomes 3
3 becomes 4
2 becomes 5
1 becomes 6
After you have reversed the score for those 3 groups take a final total. Your total score should be between 6 and 36.
What your total score indicates:
6-12 total strongly suggests that you should use a homeschool program such as theAngelicum Academy or Seton HomeStudy. [I'd imagine that would apply to Our Lady of Victory, as well..maybe Kolbe, too. ]
13-18 total suggests you should use a program, but that you could add or change a small part of the program without a problem.
19-24 total indicates you would be comfortable using some type of lesson plan system that you can modify to suit your needs. Good options might be the lesson plans from Catholic Heritage Curriculum or syllabi offered by Mother of Divine Grace or SaintThomas Aquinas Academy. [Could Kolbe fit in here, too, as it also allows modifications?]
(BINGO! This is where my test puts me. But, I *feel* that I meet the description of 13-18 as I do use a program - MODG- but enjoy its flexibility to add in Seton, OLVS ,CHC books and other resources suggested by my mentor, Paola of EmmanuelBooks.)
25-30 total suggests you could develop your own lesson plans, but would need support and guidance which could be found in DesigningYour Own Classical Curriculum or the suggested curricula at Catholic Heritage Curriculum. It would also be helpful for you to examine lesson plans that others have written before creating your own. [ Consider, MaterAmabilis, I would think.]
30-36 total strongly suggests you would have no problem creating your children’s educational program.
If your score "doesn't make sense" go back and recalculate making sure that you reversed the appropriate scores as directed at the top of the page.
Quiz designed by Andrea Chen, Catholic Homeschool Mom of six, director of Mercy Academy Homeschool Program (http://www.mercyacademy.net), with a Phd. in Psychology.
It was put together based on her experience and knowledge of tests, measurement and homeschooling. This questionnaire has been tested on over 100 homeschooling mothers and found to be valid.
Do you agree?
Homeschooling Style Quiz: (by Dr. Chen - see below)
Use the following scale in answering the questions. Be sure to circle the number that corresponds with your answer.
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| That’s not me at all | Rarely true, only 20% of the time | Occasionally true, about 40% of time | Often true, about 60% of time | Usually true, about 80% of time | Almost always true |
Group 1A questions
I look forward to homeschooling 1 2 3 4 5 6
My husband wants me to homeschool 1 2 3 4 5 6
I love to study and learn new things 1 2 3 4 5 6
I enjoy reading aloud to my children every day 1 2 3 4 5 6
I find myself naturally explaining things to the children 1 2 3 4 5 6
I’m in the middle of reading a book (romance novels excluded) right now. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 1A=______________
Group 1B questions
There is a show or movie on TV that I want to watch almost every night 1 2 3 4 5 6
I spend an hour or more each day visiting friends or chatting on the phone 1 2 3 4 5 6
My husband wants me to homeschool, but I dread it. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I can’t find time to read. 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s very hard to find time to play with or read to the children. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I often feel guilty about not getting enough accomplished. . 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 1B=______________
Group 2A questions
The inside of my kitchen cupboards are clean and organized . 1 2 3 4 5 6
We all make our beds, put away our clothes and do our chores without a lot of problem . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I rarely misplace things. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I enjoy paying the bills, planning the details of a trip or organizing an activity . 1 2 3 4 5 6
The books in our personal library are categorized so that I can easily find them 1 2 3 4 5 6
The inside of our refrigerator is clean. . 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 2A=______________
Group 2B questions
Usually there is laundry to be done and piles around that need to be folded . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I have a hard time getting my children to do chores . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I want to teach my children but there are so many choices that I don’t know where to begin . 1 2 3 4 5 6
When my children ask me where something is it takes a long time for us to find it . 1 2 3 4 5 6
I don’t know what we will be having for dinner until it’s time to cook the meal. 1 2 3 4 5 6
I procrastinate a lot. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 2B=______________
Group 3A questions
I like to plan things down to the last detail 1 2 3 4 5 6
I like doing craft activities or taking trips to the zoo or library with the children 1 2 3 4 5 6
I think a great way to learn is curled up on the couch with a book 1 2 3 4 5 6
I would let my children do their schoolwork on the floor if they wanted to 1 2 3 4 5 6
Kids can learn more about nature by walking around outside than they can from a book 1 2 3 4 5 6
I hated my textbooks and workbooks when I was in school 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 3A=______________
Group 3B questions
I like the idea of my children sitting at desks quietly working 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s important for me to know what and how to teach my children each step of the way 1 2 3 4 5 6
I’m afraid my kids will have "gaps" in their education 1 2 3 4 5 6
I want my children to be at the same place in their subjects as the children in school 1 2 3 4 5 6
I like the idea of having just one book for each subject 1 2 3 4 5 6
I worry that I won’t be able to teach my children what they need to know. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Average (total divided by 6) for 3B=______________
Analyzing the Results:
The average from 1B, 2B and 3B must be reversed in order to analyze the results of this test.
6 becomes 1
5 becomes 2
4 becomes 3
3 becomes 4
2 becomes 5
1 becomes 6
After you have reversed the score for those 3 groups take a final total. Your total score should be between 6 and 36.
What your total score indicates:
6-12 total strongly suggests that you should use a homeschool program such as the
13-18 total suggests you should use a program, but that you could add or change a small part of the program without a problem.
19-24 total indicates you would be comfortable using some type of lesson plan system that you can modify to suit your needs. Good options might be the lesson plans from Catholic Heritage Curriculum or syllabi offered by Mother of Divine Grace or SaintThomas Aquinas Academy. [Could Kolbe fit in here, too, as it also allows modifications?]
(BINGO! This is where my test puts me. But, I *feel* that I meet the description of 13-18 as I do use a program - MODG- but enjoy its flexibility to add in Seton, OLVS ,CHC books and other resources suggested by my mentor, Paola of EmmanuelBooks.)
25-30 total suggests you could develop your own lesson plans, but would need support and guidance which could be found in DesigningYour Own Classical Curriculum or the suggested curricula at Catholic Heritage Curriculum. It would also be helpful for you to examine lesson plans that others have written before creating your own. [ Consider, MaterAmabilis, I would think.]
30-36 total strongly suggests you would have no problem creating your children’s educational program.
If your score "doesn't make sense" go back and recalculate making sure that you reversed the appropriate scores as directed at the top of the page.
Quiz designed by Andrea Chen, Catholic Homeschool Mom of six, director of Mercy Academy Homeschool Program (http://www.mercyacademy.net), with a Phd. in Psychology.
It was put together based on her experience and knowledge of tests, measurement and homeschooling. This questionnaire has been tested on over 100 homeschooling mothers and found to be valid.
Do you agree?
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Upcoming Catholic Homeschool Conferences - Spring 2013
A Catholic homeschool conference is a great opportunity to see inside the books, talk to curriculum providers, get advice and be encouraged by supportive and well-known speakers.
There are a few coming up that I highly recommend.
First, C.H.A.P.L.E.T. in New Jersey on April 13th. Besides tables and tables of items for Catholic families and homeschoolers here are the speakers and their topics:
More HERE.
In MAY, there's the IHM conference in Maryland on the 17th and 18th. The speakers at this conference will be:
And the biggest one, IHM's Virginia, the National conference is June 21st and 22nd in Fredericksburg. This is the biggie with too many speakers to print here and a warehouse full of vendor table after vendor table. You'll be surrounded by like-minded Catholic families.
If you're thinking about homeschooling or need a retreat to recharge for the next school year, this is where you need to be. In fact, for the Year of Faith, 2013 is a special year for Catholic homeschooling conferences. For the first time in history, there will be a national campaign to show support for Catholic homeschooling by having 10,000 people attend conferences during the Year of Faith. See 10kStrong.org
There are a few coming up that I highly recommend.
First, C.H.A.P.L.E.T. in New Jersey on April 13th. Besides tables and tables of items for Catholic families and homeschoolers here are the speakers and their topics:
Maria Rioux
Great Ideas for Small Minds:
Getting Started or Jump Started
Great Ideas for Small Minds:
Getting Started or Jump Started
Michele Quigley
Time Management for Christian Mothers
Time Management for Christian Mothers
Rev. Ronan Murphy
The Rosary: The Devotion for Our Times;
A Devotion for Peace, Sanctification & Salvation
The Rosary: The Devotion for Our Times;
A Devotion for Peace, Sanctification & Salvation
Marie Siobhan Gallagher
Solving the “I Hate Math” Problem:
Insights into Overcoming Common Obstacles
Solving the “I Hate Math” Problem:
Insights into Overcoming Common Obstacles
More HERE.
In MAY, there's the IHM conference in Maryland on the 17th and 18th. The speakers at this conference will be:
| We are awaiting one more confirmation. |
 Fr. Shenan Boquet, before being appointed as President of Human Life International, came from the Houma Thibodaux Roman Catholic Diocese, where he most recently served as Pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish in Houma, Louisiana.Since being ordained as a priest in 1993, Fr. Boquet has given hundreds of talks at conferences and in parishes on issues ranging from the dignity of the human person and the nature of marriage, to social justice and moral theology. He has given retreats and educational seminars on the Theology of the Body, Holy Scripture and various theological topics. Fr. Boquet has also appeared numerous times on EWTN and Ave Maria Radio, as well as in other media. He has served and continues to serve on numerous boards, including the Diocesan Priests Council, of which he remains Chairman. |
 Dr. Ray Guarendi is a homeschooling father, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and a radio host. His experience includes school districts, Head Start programs, mental health centers, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and a private practice.Dr. Guarendi has been a regular guest on national radio and television, includingOprah, Joan Rivers, Scott Ross Prime Time, 700 Club, Gordon Elliot, and CBS This Morning. He’s appeared on regional radio and television shows in over 40 states and Canada. He has been the program psychologist for Cleveland’s Morning Exchange, Pittsburgh 2-Day,and AM Indiana. He has written several books, including You’re a Better Parent Than You Think!, Back to the Family and Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime. |
 Mrs. Mary Ellen Barrett is a home educating mother of seven children. Her column, “Life in Our Domestic Church,” is regularly featured in The Long Island Catholic. She has spoken at numerous homeschooling conferences on topics such as socialization and the challenges of raising a special needs child. In her popular blog,Tales from the Bonny Blue House, Mary Ellen writes about daily life and happenings in her Catholic home. In addition, she writes about the Catholic celebration of Christmas in her blog O Night Divine. Currently, she is working on two books, a book about life as a mom of a large family and an Advent Book of Days. Besides writing and blogging, Mary Ellen enjoys cooking, sewing, photography, and studying Theology. |
 Mrs. Laraine Bennett has a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and is a freelance writer for many Catholic publications, including Catholic Match and the Catholic News Agency’s Catholic Womanhood Blog. She also designed an online temperament test for Catholic Match that has been taken by more than 60,000 singles.Together with her husband, Art, she has co-authored three books on temperament:The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, andThe Temperament God Gave Your Kids, as well as a book on emotions, The Emotions God Gave You. They have lived in California and in Germany and currently live in Northern Virginia where they are parishioners at Holy Trinity Parish in Gainesville. The Bennetts have four children—one of each temperament type! They homeschooled for ten years, and have done many talks to local homeschool groups. |
 Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Seuffert, a native New Yorker and mother of 12, has been homeschooling for over 20 years! While in New York, Mrs. Seuffert lectured, debated, and wrote a number of articles for the Pro-Life movement. After moving to Illinois, she became a founding member of the Network of Illinois Catholic Home Educators, helped establish the “Round Table” (a Catholic home school leadership discussion group), and became a founder and officer of the Catholic Home School Network of America.In addition to appearing on EWTN, she has been a guest on numerous radio shows, lectured at Catholic family conferences all over the United States and Canada, and has authored several articles on such topics as home education, teaching children the virtues, and household management. The Illinois Press Association awarded her first place honors for a column she wrote defending traditional family values in a local newspaper. The Seton Home Study School Newsletter regularly features her columns, and recently Seton Press published her first two books of a series, Ginny’s Gems: Home Management Essentials and Ginny’s Gems: 10 Essentials for Teaching Your Preschooler at Home. |
And the biggest one, IHM's Virginia, the National conference is June 21st and 22nd in Fredericksburg. This is the biggie with too many speakers to print here and a warehouse full of vendor table after vendor table. You'll be surrounded by like-minded Catholic families.
If you're thinking about homeschooling or need a retreat to recharge for the next school year, this is where you need to be. In fact, for the Year of Faith, 2013 is a special year for Catholic homeschooling conferences. For the first time in history, there will be a national campaign to show support for Catholic homeschooling by having 10,000 people attend conferences during the Year of Faith. See 10kStrong.org
Friday, June 15, 2012
IHM National Catholic Homeschool & Parenting Conference 2012
IHM CONFERENCE NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
This conference is an opportunity to hear dynamic and well-known Catholic speakers and be surrounded by those who love the Catholic faith! It's also great Catholic shopping...all under one roof.
Every year I am excited to be surrounded by so many who share my goals and to also find motivation to stay the course.
I am hoping to tweet from the conferences using the #Hashtag #IHMVA12 .
Oh...and did I mention it's FREE?
THE EVENT: The Eleventh Annual Immaculate Heart of Mary National Homeschool and Parent Conference
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, June 22nd and 23rd, 2012 (Friday, June 22nd from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) (Saturday, June 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
NEW LOCATION! WHERE: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
WHO IS INVITED: All adults, not just homeschooling families. All religious are especially welcome. We love children, but must restrict attendance to young adults (13+) and nursing babies only.
SPEAKERS: Over 20 speakers, many nationally known!
Speaker Bios - Schedule of talks/description of topics - Teen Program & College Fair
VENDORS: Many Catholic vendors invited! Please note vendor area opens at NOON Friday and will stay open throughout the conference. http://www.ihmconference.org/national/vendors/
FEATURES: Rosary, Family Consecration, Scapular Enrollment and Confessions! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! ADMISSION IS FREE!! PARKING: FREE and CONVENIENT!! CONTACT: Please email info@ihmconference.org or call 540-636-1946.
WEBSITE: www.ihmconference.org for additional conference information, including complete vendor listing, driving directions, hotel accommodations, speaker schedule, etc.
TAPES: All talks will be available for purchase. Orders for CDs and MP3s will be taken at the conference and shipped afterwards.
USED BOOK SALE! Here's your chance to pick up great deals on used books! We are bringing almost twice as many used books as we have had in the past..about 4,000 books! Hope to see you there! Please spread the word. Thanks and God bless!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Recent CNN article on Homeschooling ~ NBHE
A recent homeschooling article on CNN from the originator of the National Black Home Educators...check it out.
Here's a clip.
Here's a clip.
"I learned many things during the first years of teaching my children. I didn’t realize the pressure we were under until we were set free of the educational “mess” of which they were part: The prepackaged curriculum, the one-size-fits-all model, the bullying and the negative socialization. Homeschooling allowed us to discover and experience pure, superior learning and a customized learning environment.Some thought we were out of our minds. But, since then, my husband and I started an organization where parents are empowered to educate their children for excellence. The National Black Home Educators’ primary focus is to target African-Americans with the option of homeschooling. We also offer resources to parents of children that are still in the public and private schools, including learning materials that enable parents to engage in learning 30 minutes per day with their children at home."
Friday, March 9, 2012
Homeschool: Propaganda Vs. Reality (Shattering the myths)
An exciting collation of many homeschool accolades!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Links of Interest to Homeschoolers
The Poll at the top of the blog asked what you request in future posts. You requested homeschooling resources and I am listening.
I've gone through all of my computer files to find the links I used and favorited over the last 5+ years. There are a lot of great websites for homeschoolers and I've tried to organize them below. (With so much cutting and pasting, the formatting is all off, please forgive.)
Visual learning, I have always been drawn to that modality and my children seem to be as well. I see these links and videos as another way to layer information into their minds. They enjoy the change of pace when they see I've assigned some computer time for their day. I hope you find the time to check these out. The magnitude and quality of these resources is overwhelming! Never been a better time to homeschool!
It occurs to me that a clever mom could craft a nearly free homeschool curriculum out of this list. And...it is not an exhaustive list. There's MORE out there! Did I miss one you really recommend? Put it in the comments! Let's make this list as extensive a resource as possible.
Some of the sites will be familiar to you, some new and, as noted, certainly some missing. I hope the missing ones are your well-known blogs and links,that you already have bookmarked and that here you find something new to delight and inspire you. Back to school time is approaching, may these resources encourage and invigorate you!
So, here's my opus, friends. Now I've really gotta get up and walk around a little.
*SITES THAT COVER ALL CLASS SUBJECTS*
http://learner.org/interactives/
http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy?blend=1&ob=4# like a YouTube school
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=22883&CategoryID=149
http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy?blend=1&ob=4# like a YouTube school
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=22883&CategoryID=149
http://charlottemason.tripod.com/ - MacBeth's recommendations
Worksheets and more! http://www.ezschool.com/Grade2.html
Learning videos http://www.neok12.com/
More daily everything http://www.softschools.com/ (9th MODG sci)
More daily everything http://www.softschools.com/ (9th MODG sci)
http://www.factmonster.com/ is for everything, too!
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm
http://www.kidsknowit.com/
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm
http://www.kidsknowit.com/
Kids Encyclopedia - http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Main_Page
*BLOGS & HOMESCHOOLING WEBSITES*
http://www.homeedmag.com/resources/page/4/
http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html
http://jimmiescollage.com/
http://maureenwittmann.blogspot.com/ Love of Literature Author
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/
http://www.hsclassroom.net/
http://wildflowersandmarbles.blogspot.com/
http://AtHomeScience.blogspot.com
http://APrivateEyeNature.blogspot.com
http://ScienceOfRelations.blogspot.com
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com
http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html
http://jimmiescollage.com/
http://maureenwittmann.blogspot.com/ Love of Literature Author
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/
http://www.hsclassroom.net/
http://wildflowersandmarbles.blogspot.com/
http://AtHomeScience.blogspot.com
http://APrivateEyeNature.blogspot.com
http://ScienceOfRelations.blogspot.com
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com
http://barbarafrankonline.com/ - homeschooler of 20 years
there are many, many more....
*ONLINE CLASSES TO WATCH and/or LISTEN TO*
http://www.zaneeducation.com/Videos/Videos-Introduction.php - science and math videos
Annenberg Chemistry class http://learner.org/resources/series168.html
Annenberg Economics Class http://learner.org/resources/series159.html
Annenberg Ethics Class http://learner.org/resources/series81.html
Annenberg Art Appreciation Class http://learner.org/resources/series1.html
Online AP courses http://www.aphomeschoolers.com/
*MEDIA REVIEWERS*
*ON CHARACTER*
http://www.characterjournal.com/html/Character%20Journal%202%20-%20Obedience.htm or http://www.characterjournal.com/ for more topics
http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/ssb/display.cfm?TitleID=451
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/character.htm
http://fisheaters.com/home1.html - Guide to Happiness in the Home
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14408/14408-h/14408-h.htm#GREETING Manners
http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/ssb/display.cfm?TitleID=451
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/character.htm
http://fisheaters.com/home1.html - Guide to Happiness in the Home
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14408/14408-h/14408-h.htm#GREETING Manners
*READING RECOMMENDATIONS/BOOK LISTS*
http://www.cominghomecatholic.com/Catholic%20Girl%27s%20Guide%20to%20Summer%20Reading.htm- Catholic Girls reading guide
Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue Online copy By Tim Gray, Curtis Martin
http://literarycompass.blogspot.com/2007/05/literary-testosterone-30-must-read.html
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000-primary.html - Good Books list
http://www.daytonhomeschool.com/resources/liturature-picks-by-maureen-wittman/
Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue Online copy By Tim Gray, Curtis Martin
http://literarycompass.blogspot.com/2007/05/literary-testosterone-30-must-read.html
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000-primary.html - Good Books list
http://www.daytonhomeschool.com/resources/liturature-picks-by-maureen-wittman/
MORE from Maureen, http://maureenwittmann.com/media/LoveLiteratureIndex.pdf
http://www.keepingitcatholic.org/saintstime.html - Saints books by year
http://charlottemason.tripod.com/4real_learning_booklist.htm - Monthly Book lists by age/grade
http://charlottemason.tripod.com/4real_learning_booklist.htm - Monthly Book lists by age/grade
*ON THE TOPIC OF HOMESCHOOLING*
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/teacherslounge/articles/10_secrets_successful_homeschool.php
http://americanhomeschoolassociation.org/
http://www.bachelorofscience.com/96-essential-sites-blogs-for-gifted-homeschoolers
http://catholicprayerbook.net/CQprayers/homeschoolprayer.htm
http://www.saint-mike.org/library/family_parenting/homeschooling.html
http://www.latinmassmagazine.com/articles/articles_2001_FA_Berquist.html
Free Homeschool docs https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AeyWM0yd6jpMZGhnZmIyOTVfMThkNTV2bnNkMw&hl=en&pli=1
http://americanhomeschoolassociation.org/
http://www.bachelorofscience.com/96-essential-sites-blogs-for-gifted-homeschoolers
http://catholicprayerbook.net/CQprayers/homeschoolprayer.htm
http://www.saint-mike.org/library/family_parenting/homeschooling.html
http://www.latinmassmagazine.com/articles/articles_2001_FA_Berquist.html
Free Homeschool docs https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AeyWM0yd6jpMZGhnZmIyOTVfMThkNTV2bnNkMw&hl=en&pli=1
*MATH*
http://school.familyeducation.com/multiplication/math/58885.html?mail-01-16
Math classics reading http://www.pennygardner.com/mathclassics.html
Math classics reading http://www.pennygardner.com/mathclassics.html
Math baseball http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
http://www.livingmath.net/AdditionSubtraction/tabid/316/Default.aspx - math storybooks
much Math help can be found at the general sites at top of list
*GRAMMAR-SPELLING-LANGUAGE ARTS*
Daily Grammar Lessons http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html and
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/601/01/
http://www.thatresourcesite.com/worksheets/copywork_worksheets_for_homeschoolers.htm Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
For Elementary age spelling http://www.spellingcity.com/
Writing helps http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_exposwriting_expository_outline.pdf
Thesis Builder - http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/thesis.php
Spelling Rules http://www.dyslexia.org/spelling_rules.shtml
200 Most Commonly MisspelledWords http://grammar.about.com/od/words/a/misspelled200.htm
*MAPS/GEOGRAPHY*
http://www.audiomemory.com/ - we luv the States and Capitals DVD
Atlas of Classical History
Europe map for MODG 8th http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/images/maps/decworld/EuropeLateMA.gif
Ancient Persia http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ancientpersia/images/empire.gif andhttp://members.ozemail.com.au/~ancientpersia/images/persia_shepherd.gif
Ancient Greece http://www.unc.edu/awmc/awmcmap3.html andhttp://www.unc.edu/awmc/mapsforstudents.html
Map of Roman Empire http://www.unrv.com/roman-empire-map.php
Maps of Paul's Missionary Journeys http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CN092MAPS1.htm andhttp://gbgm-umc.org/umw/corinthians/maps.stm
Europe, maps thru the ages http://www.euratlas.net/history/europe/index.html
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm
and map gameshttp://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx?nav=FF#
States & Capital Games - http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/wh.cgi?1=s&A15=usa&A2=0&Submit=Show+Me+The+Maps!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html
*BOOKS TO READ ONLINE *
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/title/titles.html andhttp://books.google.com/books?id=lbEqAAAAYAAJ&dq=trailblazer+of+the+seas&source=gbs_navlinks_s (9th grade MODG)
http://books.google.com/books?id=3MIAAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA4&output=html - Online Catholic Reader
MORE Catholic readers here, http://freehomeschoolinglibrar.blogspot.com/search/label/Catholic%20Readers
*AUDIO BOOKS*
http://www.myaudioschool.com/
https://catalog.librivox.org/people_public.php?peopleid=19
http://www.artsreformation.com/talespinners/
http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/categories/1
http://www.freeclassicaudiobooks.com/
http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video/History
http://www.readingwell.com/audio.html
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/
http://www.naxosaudiobooks.com/juniorclassics.htm
*SCIENCE*
http://catholicscience.com/
http://hedgeschool.homestead.com/sciencereads.html - Science reading recommendations aligned with Catholicism
Astronomy picture of the day http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/
Creation vs. evolution http://www.love2learn.net/science/creation.htm
Science Songs - The Elements http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/science_songs/educational_videos_elements_song.html
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
http://www.coolscience.org/CoolScience/KidScientists/TV%20segments/TVsegments.htm
http://www.ptable.com/ - periodic table
http://edheads.org/activities/brain_stimulation/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
http://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/introductory-mit-courses/
http://www.cellsalive.com/
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html - anatomy
https://www.google.com/bookmarks/l#!threadID=GS1hK7NJn0jI/BDR6uZQoQpZne-_ok Science Interactives
http://sciencehack.com/videos/index
http://www.sciencefriday.com/
http://www.periodicvideos.com/videos/003.htm BEST! Periodic Table of Videos!
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classroom.html
http://starryskies.com/
http://www.topscience.org/ - MODG
http://www.world-science.net/
http://unityoftruth.blogspot.com/ Catholic Science & Faith Blog
Dissections http://mariemarie0000.free.fr/fichiers/images/frog.swf
http://www.practicalbiology.org/
Heart: http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/index.html
Muscles:http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/pg000123.html - how muscles work
and how many the body has and what they do
Brain: http://www.learner.org/discoveringpsychology/brain/index.html - click on
a lobe to learn about the locations, functions and parts of the brain.
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/ - for older kids who are learning about brain,
specifically geared toward the senses.
Eye: learning about how the eye works and how it can be compared to a camera
~http://www.lensshopper.com/eye-anatomy.asp
More links about the human body~
http://www.innerbody.com/ - basically for advanced science learners or
Highschool Students learning about the systems of the body.
for upper grades here is an interesting game for older students to play to put
their knowledge to use~
http://web.archive.org/web/20021216042826/http://www.medfacts.com/crdiodoc/preappnt.htm
and also this one for sports medicine and using lessons learned about the
anatomy of the body in a fun way~
http://web.archive.org/web/20021014174044/www.medfacts.com/sprtsdoc.htm
http://www.innerbody.com/ is a tour of the human body for middle school students
and up.
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp this site has been posted about before,
the Virtual Body but is a good reminder.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/ - this site is for exploring about the body
for ages 11 and up
All Atoms http://www.allatoms.com/
CHEM4KIDS http://www.chem4kids.com/
Chemistry: Periodic Table and More http://www.chemicool.com/
Chemmybear http://www.chemmybear.com/
CHEMTUTOR http://www.chemtutor.com/
Cool Chemistry - Science Experiments For Kids - Activity TV
http://www.activitytv.com/114-cool-chemistry
General Chemistry Online http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
High School Chemistry Teachers http://highschoolchemistryteachers.com/
My Chemistry Tutor http://www.mychemistrytutor.com/
Teach yourself Chemistry http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/a/learnchemistry.htm
The ChemCollective http://www.chemcollective.org/
The Comic Book Periodic Table of the Elements
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/index.html
Multimedia Chemistry animations
http://www.klte.hu/~lenteg/animate.html
Chemistry Comes Alive!
http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/JCESoft/CCA/pirelli/pages/cca1NaIHgCl2.html
Science READS http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/science_sleuths.htm
http://thehappyscientist.com/ - subscribe to video experiments
(Of help to Mother Of Divine Grace students)
Ocean Science (9thMODG) http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/motion/default.htm
Geology Rocks (9th MODG) http://geology.com/rocks/ and http://geology.com/teacher/
Earth Science (9th MODG) http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/main_frames.html
Waves http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/students/waves/index.html
foldedmountains -http://earthsci.org/education/teacher/basicgeol/deform/deform.html and
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/10l.html
Land & Sea Breezes http://www.forestencyclopedia.net/p/p405 andhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM0d3fGew-0
Water cycle - http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=water+cycle&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS341US341&q=water+cycle+diagram and video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWe1BQWGv18
Cloud formation - http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=2&oq=cloud+formation&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS341US341&q=cloud+formation+process
DUST - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoHCMGBgIFQ&NR=1
Sound in the Sea http://www.dosits.org/animals/importanceofsound/whyissoundimportant/
and sensory methodshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/blueplanet/infobursts/sense_methods_bg.shtml
Underwater locamotionhttp://wings.avkids.com/Book/Animals/intermediate/marine-01.htmland http://www.xray-mag.com/pdfs/articles/Science_Locomotion_23.pdf
Ocean Floor - http://www.kinderscience.com/ocean_floor_profile.htm Website -http://www.pitara.com/discover/earth/online.asp?story=126 - http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/21953-oceans-understanding-the-ocean-floor-video.htm
Ocean Currents - http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-about-Ocean-Currents-117529352 Great slides -http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/All%20Books/6a%20MS%20SB%20Unit%206%20135-146.pdf
Weathering & Erosion http://www.savevid.com/video/weathering-and-erosion-the-tag-team.html slide presentations http://www.slideshare.net/Teach5ch/crct-weathering-erosion-and-soil-presentation and http://www.authorstream.com/presentation/mwarner1968-149600-weathering-erosion-earth-science-ch-12-technology-ppt-powerpoint/
CAVE FORMATION http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/earth-the-skinny-on-cave-formations.html and http://video.yahoo.com/watch/1746006/5813008andhttp://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es1405/es1405page01.cfm?chapter_no=14
*HISTORY*
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ - found interactive Christopher Columbus learning here, but there's so much more, like http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/handsonhistory/
Here's an EnchantedLearning for instance,again Christopher Columbushttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
http://www.evgschool.org/columbus%27s%20sailing%20ships.htm
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/interactiveadventures/john-smith/
http://www.readingyourwaythroughhistory.com/
http://www.historicalnovels.info/
http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=eggleston&book=great&story=_contents - Stories of Great Americans for little Americans
5th grade History Reading http://www.materamabilis.org/american_reading.html and workbook http://catholictextbookproject.com/purchase/Sea-to_Shining_Sea_Workbook-Chapters1-3_Sample.pdf
http://www.readingwell.com/Audio-Landmark/mp3ss25.htm - Stories your child can listen too! This one on Lewis and Clark's Expedition and there are many others!
Study Guide to Adam of the Road, to help Moms with discussionshttp://www.bookrags.com/content/studyguides/?p=short&u=adam-of-the-road
Civil War book suggestions - http://www.love2learn.net/history/civilwarus/index.html
Uncle Tom's Cabin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5gLVulWa4s&feature=player_embedded
Helps for Moms, Herodotus The Histories http://books.google.com/books?id=dFo7MPWe9V8C&pg=PA526&dq=histories+salamis&ei=THrXSru6GIWgMuj82dAF#v=onepage&q=histories%20salamis&f=false
Helps Mom discuss Door In The Wall http://www.shvoong.com/books/children-and-youth/1662772-door-wall/
Helps Mom with The Amulet http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Amulet
Anthony& Cleopatra Help http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/antony/
Antigione Help (10th MODG) http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=church&book=tragedians&story=antigone
Plutarch Help (10th MODG) http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=kaufman&book=plutarch&story=_contents andhttp://www.worldwideschool.org/library/books/hst/ancient/TheBoysandGirlsPlutarch/Chap1.html
Plato's Crito Help - (10th MODG) http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/crito.html
Video on the Battle of Plataea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHcSPKupxJc
Elementary movies of Early America History http://www.earlyamerica.com/series.html
On this Day in History http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
11th grade MODG St. Thomas More http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/16Croper-more.asp
http://www.besthistorysites.net/LessonPlans.shtml
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
Movies and Literature related to historical timeframes http://www.redshift.com/~bonajo/movies.htm
http://www.vernonjohns.org/snuffy1186/movies.html - historical movies, by year
http://www.abookintime.com/index.html
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/diagrams/
Oregon Trail - http://www.learningthroughhistory.com/newsletter/archives/92009.php
Age of Exploration timeline http://www.travelinsurancereview.net/Travel-Facts/exploration-timeline.html (MODG 4)
Explorers Activities + Quizes http://www.mce.k12tn.net/explorers/explorers_start.htm(MODG 4)
Teach History with Movies http://www.teachwithmovies.org/world-history-3.html#46
American Revolution http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/?tqskip=1
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/history/historypages.htm
Ancient Rome activities http://www.mce.k12tn.net/ancient_rome/online_activities.htm
*LITERATURE*
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/ - studying Beowulf this year? Click on B.
Help with C. S Lewis Mere Christianity -http://hope.edu/academic/english/schakel/MCstudy_files/MCstudy.htm andhttp://www.gordy-stith.com/Mere%20Christianity/mere_christianity_study_guide.htm
Shakespeare helps, No Fear Shakespeare - http://nfs.sparknotes.com/
*POETRY*
Destruction of Sennacherib http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CULX5-1GmvY&feature=related
Henry V - Speech - Eve of Saint Crispin's Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-yZNMWFqvM
Tomorrow, MacBeth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LDdyafsR7g and notes on ithttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGf_goOoDk&feature=related
The Tempest act 5 scene 1-'Ye elves of hills, brooks, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXew1H3abQY
The Lake Isle of Innisfree read by Yeats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGoaQ433wnw andhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZTZb0GNEoE&feature=related
*RELIGION*
Bible notes http://haydock1859.tripod.com/id49.html
http://www.catholiceducation.org/
http://www.fisheaters.com/forcatholics.html
Apologetics links - http://www.totustuus.com/links.htm
Catholic coloring pages http://www.sjtbre.org/main.cfm?r1=6.00&ID=22&level=1
http://www.dltk-bible.com/advent/index.htm - Advent Coloring Book
http://www.lapbooksforcatholics.com/mercy.html
http://familyfeastandferia.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/rosary-color-book-joyful-mysteries.pdf
Catholic Kids site http://cathkids.ainglkiss.com/
*YOUNGER, ELEMENTARY RESOURCES*
Younger, for reading http://www.starfall.com/
Learning thru the days of the year http://www.universalpreschool.com/learning_calendar/august.asp
Educational games 1st grade - 3rd http://www.learningplanet.com/stu/index.asp?tab=1
Games - http://www.learninggamesforkids.com
http://www.mrcpl.org/literacy/lessons/sight/index.html
Littles, Handwriting :
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/artrecipes.html
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/
http://www.homeeducationresources.com/FREEhandwriting.htm
http://www.writingwizard.longcountdown.com/multi-word_handwriting_worksheet_maker.html
http://www.learningpage.com/free_pages/gallery.html
http://www.teachingheart.net/
http://www.worksheetworks.com/english/writing/handwriting/handwriting-cursive-trace.html
Vowels and Silent E's:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiDMxTBYvVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R56snVjuqHc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fb3Pdt8kxg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o84ndBQU6vQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVC9TayQIh8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsWtEYF3HCY&feature=related
*ASSESSMENTS/TESTING*
About Studying http://www.studygs.net/attmot4.htm and http://www.studygs.net/ and http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdyhlp.html and http://www.homeschool.com/articles/TimeManagement/default.asp
SAT - http://www.proprofs.com/sat/ and other testing http://www.internet4classrooms.com/assistance.htm and http://www.redshift.com/~bonajo/maria_links.htm
Learning Styles test http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html and http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm
Math Assessment Tests - http://mathassessments.mscenters.org/view_test.php?Mode=Add&GradeLevelID=3
Reading Assessment Tests - http://www.test4free.com/Assessfam.asp
Standardized Test Prep - http://www.mcsdk12.org/curr/standardized_test_preparation.htm and http://www.testtakingtips.com/test/index.htm and http://www.uwgb.edu/tutoring/resources/taking.asp
Grade Level Help http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm
By State By Grade Standard http://www.ixl.com/?gclid=CL-Rx8zyxaoCFdZ25QoddBlC0w
http://jeshrall.tripod.com/scopesequenceintr456.htm
Typing and keyboarding games -http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html?utm_source=SpellingCity&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=SC%20NL%2028Sep10and http://www.freetypinggame.net/default.asp
http://speedtest.10-fast-fingers.com/
http://www.touch-typing-tutor.com/
*ART*
ART - Getty Museum games http://www.getty.edu/gettygames/
*MISC.*
Video sites for Mom to navigate http://www.tvlesson.com/ and http://search.ovguide.com/?ci=30&q=water+cycle
Homeschool Freebie of the Day http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white-house-101/
Learn a language, FREE, online www.busuu.com
Traditional Catholic Radio - http://dc.ferrelli.cc/TCR/TCR.php
Field Trip - Vatican, http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.html
Again, please add to the list in comments and I will update. I expect to make lots of updates....
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Addressing Misconceptions of Socialization
For the complete article - http://kathleenscatholic.blogspot.com/2010/06/your-kids-are-stuck-in-house-all-day.html#comment-form
"Socialization is NOT compiling a list of friends on Facebook. It is NOT spending all day, every day in a classroom with the same teachers and the same children who are the same age. Just when will this ever happen again in your child's lifetime? Socialization is NOT having girlfriends at the age of 12, and a long list of buds to chat with on the cell phone. It is NOT video games, the latest movies, the hippest jeans, or the right color shirt. When children limit themselves by thinking that this is what socialization IS, their world shrinks significantly. This indeed is a shallow and lonely existence, yet peer pressures in school can raise these litmus tests to the top of a child's priority list, even for the kindest and most gentle child."
"Socialization IS also the use of proper manners and conduct at all times under all circumstances. When a child spends six hours a day with other children, it only comes to reason that his instruction in this area would come from other children. Peer pressure surely is the most significant tool youngsters apply throughout the day. And parents desperately try to combat these "lessons" in the few hours their youngster spends at home. If your child is in school, I'm sure you know what I mean."
Indeed and thank you Kathleen! By socialization do most objectors realize that they are encouraging a horizontal model rather than a vertical model? In a school, like Kathleen said, all socializing is mostly limited to 30 other kids the students same age. They learn only from the maturity level of their peers and is there such tremendous value in that? Do those peers, or the teacher for that matter,have their best interest at heart? Not like a parent does! Only a parent can love their child to that extent. In an educational atmosphere with mixed ages there are examples of nurturing the young and admiring and learning from the maturity of those older than oneself that exist. The model runs vertically.
What is more "real world" preparation?
"Socialization is NOT compiling a list of friends on Facebook. It is NOT spending all day, every day in a classroom with the same teachers and the same children who are the same age. Just when will this ever happen again in your child's lifetime? Socialization is NOT having girlfriends at the age of 12, and a long list of buds to chat with on the cell phone. It is NOT video games, the latest movies, the hippest jeans, or the right color shirt. When children limit themselves by thinking that this is what socialization IS, their world shrinks significantly. This indeed is a shallow and lonely existence, yet peer pressures in school can raise these litmus tests to the top of a child's priority list, even for the kindest and most gentle child."
"Socialization IS also the use of proper manners and conduct at all times under all circumstances. When a child spends six hours a day with other children, it only comes to reason that his instruction in this area would come from other children. Peer pressure surely is the most significant tool youngsters apply throughout the day. And parents desperately try to combat these "lessons" in the few hours their youngster spends at home. If your child is in school, I'm sure you know what I mean."
Indeed and thank you Kathleen! By socialization do most objectors realize that they are encouraging a horizontal model rather than a vertical model? In a school, like Kathleen said, all socializing is mostly limited to 30 other kids the students same age. They learn only from the maturity level of their peers and is there such tremendous value in that? Do those peers, or the teacher for that matter,have their best interest at heart? Not like a parent does! Only a parent can love their child to that extent. In an educational atmosphere with mixed ages there are examples of nurturing the young and admiring and learning from the maturity of those older than oneself that exist. The model runs vertically.
What is more "real world" preparation?
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Homeschool Sibling Bonds
My 6 year old daughter and her 15 year old brother...
...because serving his family is common to him
....because he is excited to see her excitement in learning, as learning is valued
....because spending time together is valued too
They'll remember this...and my heart swells with the goodness of a moment like this.
THIS is one of the beauties of homeschooling. They get to spend time together that they wouldn't have had otherwise. They are building sibling bonds.
They have a sibling bond that is precious and devoted. A cursory look might indicate that they are sounding out a word starting with the letter "B" together.
...because serving his family is common to him
....because he is excited to see her excitement in learning, as learning is valued
....because spending time together is valued too
They'll remember this...and my heart swells with the goodness of a moment like this.
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