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Home Education Magazine
Below is a complete listing of articles and columns from the July-August 2002 Issue
Publisher's Notes..... page 3
by Helen Hegener
Helen writes about how a watercolor book reminded her just how simple the concept of homeschooling can be.
Ask Carol..... page 10
by Carol Narigon
A young mother wonders, after reading up on homeschooling, whether it's all too good to be true.
Questions & Answers..... page 14
by Laura Weldon
The HEM readers' forum tackles questions about animal husbandry and science resources.
Taking Charge..... page 24
by Larry & Susan Kaseman
The Kaseman's review how the conclusions of misleading studies and reports may be used to support demands for increased state regulation of homeschooling.
Learning to Write Without School..... page 28
by Aj DeBee
Fifteen-year-old Aj DeBee chronicles the paths and milestones along her journey to become a writer.
Who Taught Them to Read?..... page 29
by Karen Hoogland
When her day started with a note from her husband, tacking one more errand onto an already busy schedule, Karen Hoogland didn't realize what she'd notice along the way.
Aunt Sarah's German Class..... page 30
by Sarah M Menkin
Sarah Menkin visits her nieces and nephews every Friday, and her nieces and nephews, almost without realizing it, are learning to speak German.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?..... page 32
by Ann Baillie
Nigel is learning German. He can't help it. He and his mother, Ann Baillie, surround themselves with German all day long.
Truancy for Everyone!..... page 34
by Laura Fokkena
Are the things they expect from us really reasonable? And if not, why do so many comply without protest? Laura Fokkena urges parents everywhere to be infected with the homeschooler's sense of entitlement.
Single-Parent Homeschools: They Can Work..... page 36
by Yvette DeLuca
Can a single parent homeschool and manage a job at the same time? Yes, says Yvette DeLuca, and she shares her solution with us.
A Letter to My Neurosurgeon..... page 38
by Teri Brown
Abruptly, Teri Brown found out she had a walnut-sized tumor in her brain. Now came the task of choosing a surgeon to remove it - and helping the surgeon to understand exactly whose life she held in her hands.
Homeschooling at the Family Learning Center..... page 39
by Karen Kirkwood
From astronomy to Spanish, the Family Learning Center in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is meeting needs of unschoolers like Karen Kirkwood and her family.
The World Is Our Classroom..... page 40
by Tracy Pillow
The seven members of the Pillow family - military homeschoolers - are ready for a vacation adventure as they await the announcement over the intercom. Soon they will know where in the world they will be for the next two weeks.
It's Only Natural..... page 42
by Barbara Theisen
Aviation, space and rocketry all have plenty of hands-on opportunities for homeschoolers.
Good Stuff..... page 44
by Becky Rupp
A roundup of Little House resources and ideas for fans of the wonderful Laura Ingalls Wilder series.
Homeschooling Books..... page 49
by Elizabeth McCullough
Elizabeth McCullough reviews two titles: A Parent's Guide to Homeschooling and Homeschooling for Dummies
My Word..... page 50
by David H Albert
A look at the cruel caste system and lessons propogated by the game of dodge ball.
On the Web..... page 54
by Ann Zeise
Ann discusses the value of email lists and specifcally the issue of Off-Topic conversations.
Unschooling..... page 56
by Sandra Dodd
Sandra Dodd offers checklists and scheduling aids for those who truly want to unschool but who can't breathe well or sleep soundly without a plan.
Unschooler in College..... page 58
by Peter Kowalke
Homeschoolers use college as a resource, not necessarily as a means to obtain a degree.
Notes from the Road Less Traveled..... page 66
by Linda Dobson
As the nation gives homage to independence, Linda reflects on homeschooling's freedoms.
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