Table of Contents HEM March-April 2000

Articles

Home for Good - by Catherine W Crawford
Living and learning and daydreams and how it all fits together

Homeschool Unit Studies Using the Multiple Intelligences - by Liz Ahmann
How to design homeschool unit studies using Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Delicious Math - by AJ Schmidt
Fun ways to help your kids learn math

Homeschooling with the Texas Horned Lizard - by Sandra Holland
How interest in a smallish lizard led to an unparalled learning experience

Confessions of a Housewife - by Beverly Parker
A homeschooling mom's thoughtful commentary on how her days go

Renaissance Faire - by KJ Fitzgerald
How a medieval Renaissance Faire led to adventures in learning

Interview with David Albert - by Kim O'Hara
Interview with the author of And The Skylark Sings With Me, David Albert

Something to Say - by Lisa Medlen Bugg
Lisa discovers what editors are for and loses her lifelong fear of writing for publication

A King's Curriculum - by Michele Winkler
Finding all the best learning resources at a local five-and-dime store

Columns

Taking Charge - by Larry & Susan Kaseman
The Military-HSLDA Complex and Our Freedoms
How the survey for the CNA (Center for Naval Analyses) threatens homeschooling freedoms

News Watch - by Linda Dobson
Studying Homeschooling, Teachers Unions, Sports
News items about Studying Homeschooling, Teachers Unions, Sports

Good Stuff - by Becky Rupp
Resources for Exploring Space, word games, music, Bethump'd with History, The Sonday System

Homeschooling Books - by Lillian Jones
Homeschooling The Middle Years
Lillian reviews "Homeschooling The Middle Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 8-12 Year Old Child," by Shari Henry

So Many Books - by Joan Torkildson
Reviews of How Are You Peeling?; Winter Poems; Look-Alikes Jr.; Dino Safari; The Young Person's Guide to Shakespeare; National Geographic Beginner's World Atlas; National Geographic United States Atlas for Young Explorers

Notes From a Homeschooling Dad - by Jeff Kelety
Quirks of Fate: A Homeschooling Look at Being Different
Jeff Kelety discusses his son's Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological disorder affecting a child's ability to read and internalize normal social cues

Unschooler in College - by Peter Kowalke
Peter examines the pros and cons of living at home

Older Kids - by Cafi Cohen
Cafi explores references materials for homeschoolers

Early Years - by Linda Dobson
Mud Season: It's All In Your Perspective
Linda explores the ins and outs of playing in mudpuddles

It's Only Natural - by Barbara Theisen
Playing in Nature's Sandbox
Barbara and her family find adventure in the sand dunes - and she shares information about where dunes may be found near you