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APRIL’S HIGHLIGHT- Interview with Tabitha Orr
I recently interviewed Tabitha Orr, the New Mexico Homeschool Community 2008 Fair Coordinator. This is the second year she organized the event and this year they were sponsored in part by a local community college. I wanted to learn how this happened and Tabitha agreed.
Thanks for talking to us Tabitha! Please tell us a little bit about your group, New Mexico Home School Community and how it came to be.
Tabitha: In 2005 after contacting several local museums looking for classes for my daughters I was repeatedly told that homeschoolers are too hard to advertise and get in touch with regularly so they just did not really hold organized classes to often if at all. One museum actually had to cancel programs geared toward homeschoolers because they could not get anyone to sign up.
Explora-a hands on science center in Albuquerque-said they would hold classes if I could get the students but that they doubted I would be able to get enough to get the minimum number needed for the classes. Having moved to New Mexico 5 years before I had gained a lot of contacts in the homeschooling community by going to park days and attending various events with groups around Albuquerque. This sounded like a challenge, I knew there were hundreds of families homeschooling in our area that would love these science classes. I started an email campaign and ended up registering 7 classes, flooring the museum who proudly started their Home School Science Club.
Using this success I approached other museums, businesses and entities to ask them to send me information on upcoming classes and events so that I could advertise them to the homeschooling community. In essence I became a virtual bulletin board disseminating information to families to enhance their homeschooling experience. When classes started being created, advertised and filled I realized that this was the missing link for our community that went beyond the word of mouth or the actual individual groups. This was (and still is) many groups and individuals working together getting the information on opportunities to all of our families and most importantly communicating regardless of which group we were 'in' or how we actually homeschooled.
In an effort to do something to benefit my own children I have succeeded in creating an organization that now reaches over 1,000 individuals and groups throughout the State of New Mexico as well as the bordering states and have just recently connected to groups in the Southwest through the Southwest Home Educators Association.
Mary: Last year you had your first New Mexico Homeschool Community Fair. Where did that take place and how did you go about planning for it?
Tabitha: The first fair was actually held in March 2007 as a test fair for myself and for the community, it was basically about 20 families selling or swapping their used materials. I did not advertise but just used word of mouth to let everyone know and we ended up with about 150 people coming, which was huge at the time and really quite the surprise. We do have a large statewide organization that holds an annual fair and while they welcome all homeschoolers to attend I had heard that parents wanted a more inclusive event.
In August 2007 I decided to hold a fair that would be a true community event, the 'Not Back to School Fair' the Friday after public schools returned to school. We used a community center that had shown to be extremely accommodating to homeschooling groups in the past and they were the location we used for the 'test fair' in March. The community center provided a fabulous staff, large conference room, tables, chairs and allowed us to use their gym as well as outside spaces for larger activities. It was up to me to advertise, register and organize the groups that wanted to do demonstrations. It wasn't too difficult to convince businesses and organizations that this would work but I did have to spend time with emails and phone calls. But not charging a fee for the tables and no entrance fee allowed groups who had the time to take a chance on our event.
The really hard part was the actual planning and advertising. Measuring the spaces and the tables and laying them out on a to scale diagram and figuring out the registration process and working out space/demonstration needs. I have never done any event planning so it was very stressful to keep up with all the information, get the word out and then get it set up the way it was supposed to that morning. It definitely kept me up nights, especially the night before the fair.
Mary: How did that event turn out?
Tabitha: It was unbelievable actually, to see all the hard work come together as everyone started to set up. Throughout the day I watched all these different families, groups and businesses together in one room talking to families. Here were kids climbing the rock wall provided by the City of Albuquerque, watching the K9 demonstration, a puppet show, the fencing demonstration, talking to a textbook provider and a spokesperson for the X-Prize group or signing up and getting information on classes they did not know existed-whole families learning more about homeschooling, I think it really hit home with me that this was working. We could have a fair where different homeschooling groups were represented regardless of style of homeschooling or beliefs and a multitude of educational opportunities could be available to be discovered by that child or adult really looking for the class that can help them on their journey to life learning.
I could not help but laugh when the community center staff came to tell me that they were not getting much work done and helping me count all the people entering the community center-they said they were stopping at 700 and the fair was not over.
The true measure of the fair came when a mom who waited till everyone had left to tell me she had never felt so welcomed. That her past homeschooling experiences had been situations where she has had to hide who she was and her beliefs but that this fair opened her eyes to the wide variety of choices available to her family in our community.
Mary: Tell us about this years upcoming New Mexico Homeschool Community 2008 Fair.
Tabitha: It is basically the same as August 2007 but this time we have classrooms for structured educational presentations or classes such as puppet making and zoology. We will have more demonstrations, animals, and opportunities for volunteering with community service projects. One of the things I am most proud of is the large number of homeschooling support, public service departments, museums and variety of businesses that will be attending. Learning is everywhere and will be shown to be found in every facet of our community through this event.
Mary: As I understand it, this years fair is being sponsored by Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College. How did this come about?
Tabitha: A couple of weeks after last August I received an unsolicited email from Phillip Bustos, Vice President of Student Services at CNM that they heard about our August event and wanted to contribute to next year's event by offering one of their facilities free of charge. He also went on to discuss the resources available for homeschooling families, data on the homeschoolers that have attended their school and contributed to their college.
Mary: How has this changed the fair from last year?
Tabitha: Being at the community college brings not only a larger venue but opens peoples eyes to more educational opportunities and partnerships. I personally am receiving a lot of logistical and technical support from the staff at CNM whereas in the past I have worked on my own. This was a huge relief and they have exceeded my expectations in this joint venture. Also, I did not have to convince anyone to attend this time, people had already heard about the event and I was fielding requests to have space at the fair before I even opened registration.
Mary: What is your biggest challenge when planning this type of event?
Tabitha: Organizing all the incoming information takes precedence over everything else, making sure you have the right information for each group attending and then plugging them in to a layout based on their needs-it can get very tedious and be time consuming. Getting volunteers has been a huge task but it just means you have to get creative and ask for help in unusual places. For example we asked teen groups, community service groups and student services at the community college in exchange for booth space to fund raise. Another challenge has been in keeping the fair free to allow those thinking about homeschooling to take a chance and come see who we are and for the homeschooling families who are struggling financially to be able to find resources they can use. One of my personal goals has been time management and making sure I am not overdoing it by keep my priorities of family and homeschooling balanced with the many tasks of setting up and running a fair.
Mary: What did you enjoy the most about this event?
Tabitha: Meeting everyone, talking to the many different families. Walking around and hearing comments from mothers, fathers, grandparents who were convinced that homeschoolers just sat at home and recreated school at home, who regularly gave the socialization speech as the one reason why they were against homeschooling. Then leaving the fair with a look of amazement and at all the educational opportunities available to our children. What was funny when some of these parents came and told me how normal we all were. I even had 'old time' homeschoolers say they did not realize all that was really out there for the kids. I expect the May 2008 fair to be just as fulfilling and helpful to our community. And open the eyes of many to the realities of homeschooling.
Mary: What advise can you share with others who might want to work with a college as you have?
Tabitha: There are a lot of supporters for homeschooling at the college level you just need to search them out. You will make a lot of phone calls and send a ton of emails in the beginning. Let them know your ideas and how valuable a learning experience they can be to our children. Don't be afraid to adapt and mesh your needs with theirs, compromise can be good. Keep trying till you find the right people to work with to achieve your goal. If you never try and never ask you will never know what you can achieve.
Mary: Thanks so much for sharing!
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ISSUES BEING WATCHED
One homeschool parent was surprised when she received her test packet from the Family Learning Organization this month and it included a letter from HSLDA promoting a homeschool survey. You can read why many of us oppose these types of surveys via these posts:
Homeschooler surprised by survey in test packet
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=340
NHERI & their Surveys by Mary McCarthy
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=341
Testing history by Kathleen McCurdy
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=342
Homeschoolers are remaining vigilant across the country, protecting their freedoms and working to prevent any further regulations. Homeschoolers in CA, CT, NE, D.C., MI, NH and TN are all letting their legislators know they DO NOT want further regulation. Here are the headlines along with links to the reports.
From HEM Support & Networking
Appeals court will reconsider homeschooling ruling
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=338
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=337
Debbie Schwarzer Interview archived at HEM Takes a Closer Look
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=333
CT and NE updates
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=343
Connecticut and Tennessee Legislative Issues
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=332
Michigan Bill Introduced
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=336
From HEM News and Commentary
The reports about the California situation still have legs
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1413
Wall Street Journal op/ed, and replies, about the now-vacated California court decision
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1409
Connecticut schools still reporting parents to DCF
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1415
New Hampshire homeschoolers protest bill
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1418
Virginia law in a nutshell, and a little more
http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1411
Proposed homeschooling legislation in Washington, D.C. http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/newscomm/?p=1368
There is certainly a lot going on legislatively across the country, but home educators are informed, empowered and standing up for their rights! -- Mary
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WEB UPDATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONTESTS AND RESOURCES
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The Homeschooling Image: Public Relations Basics by Mary Griffith
A few months back, homeschoolers were looking for a public relations publication by Mary Griffith. I wrote to Mary to see if it was still available and she replied that she was updating it. I am happy to announce that she wrote me last night and the new version is complete! The Homeschooling Image:Public Relations Basics by Mary Griffith can be downloaded here http://stores.lulu.com/marygriffith
It is in the form of a pdf; so if you don't have the free Adobe Reader software, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html here to download it.
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TWO NEW HOMESCHOOL BOOKS
Asking Questions Finding Answers
A Parents Journey Through Homeschooling by Tamra Orr
"An overview of the development of homeschooling, experiences of a stay at home mom learning with her kids, and essays by homeschooling kids, parents and advocates about their experiences learning together in their homes and communities. These stories are filled with anecdotes, factual information, and lots of resources for discovering your family's style of living and learning together!" - forward - Patrick Farenga
Visit here http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=311 to listen to a phone interview with author, Tamra Orr and here http://homeedmag.com/ORD/askfind.orr.html to order this terrific book.
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THE HOMESCHOOL READER SERIES VOLUME TWO: COLLECTED ARTICLES FROM HOME EDUCATION MAGAZINE 1995-1999
Over 60 original articles by more than 40 writers, on topics such as Family Life, Fathers' Viewpoints, Socialization, Different Needs, Math, Reading, Writing, Art, Physical Education, Science, History, Social Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, Unschooling, Structured Homeschooling, Teens, Young Adults, Homeschooling while Traveling and more!
Visit here http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/groupnews/?p=323 to listen to a phone interview with editor, Laura Weldon.
Order information will be available at HEM's Catalog as soon as this book is available: http://www.homeedmag.com/catalog/books.html
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A new blog:
Homeschooling: A Family’s Journey:Better things than school
http://gjmillman.com/homeschooling
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The FREE, electronic newsletter The Eclectic Telegraph has been
updated with new ideas and features. You do not need to subscribe, it
is there for everyone to enjoy:
The Eclectic Telegraph http://www.eclectictelegraph.com/
There's an RSS feed as well for those who have newsreaders at
http://www.brightkidsathome.com/rss.xml
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Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op
Visit here to read the latest news at the Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op:
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/news/
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Unschooling around the world
Would members of your unschooling family get a kick out of sending and receiving postcards from other unschooling families around the world?! That is the purpose of this new group -- to unite unschooling families from across the globe through tangible tokens of Joy delivered right to the mailbox!
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/unschoolingaroundtheworld/
We have unschoolers from New Zealand to South Africa, from Austria to the US who are participating. Just add yourself to the database and
start sending postcards, as many and as often as *you* choose!
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CONFERENCES and EVENTS
Send your listing information to http://homeedmag.com/contact/helenhegener.html for inclusion in HEM's Conference Calendar column, and be sure to email a copy to Mary Nix at Groups@homeedmag.com for listing at the HEM Conference Calendar http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/calendar/ and this newsletter.
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Ongoing
Inclusive Homeschool Parkgroup meets every Thursday from 2-4 pm at Salvadore Park in Coral Gables, FL. Contact person is Cybele Botran @ cybelebotran@hotmail.com
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MAY
For several years, homeschoolers have been saying that we need an inclusive conference in Central Illinois, and it is finally happening on May 17 in Bloomington. We have a fabulous group of homeschoolers and professionals speaking on a variety of topics. We have three sessions from which to choose in each hour, and each session covers different ages, so there is something for everyone from beginners to high schoolers. Although we don't have children's sessions this time, babes in arms are welcome, as well as teenagers who are interested in attending the sessions focused on high school and college. The conference is limited to the first 150 who register. For more information, visit the conference website: http://homeschoolconference.antiquityoaks.com or email deborah@antiquityoaks.com
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24th Annual New York State Loving Education at Home (LEAH) Home Education and Family Conference
May 29 -31, 2008 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester New York.
Enjoy a variety of speakers as well as a huge curriculum fair. For more information
visit www.leah.org
Thank you
Jim and Kathy Newell
Promotions Coordinators
NYS LEAH
rwedunyet@earthlink.net
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Haggerston Castle, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Here's a quick update about the gathering, we now have 10 caravans and one touring pitch booked and paid for. In addition, we have 4 caravans left at £150, otherwise the current price is £175. If you have any queries or want a booking form, please PM me direct to make sure I don't miss your message, put NEVG INFO. REQUEST in the subject line, thanks, Frances. fj.flanagan@btinternet.com
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New Mexico Home School Community Fair 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9AM-3PM
Central New Mexico Community College's Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
(Warning: Directions on MapQuest are wrong)
This is a free event hosted by Central New Mexico Community College who are graciously allowing us to use their facility. Our sincerest gratitude to CNM for their willingness to work with the New Mexico Home School Community.
Come find community resources, classes and events that work for your
family's educational needs! Demonstrations include fencing, choir, band, theatre and more! Puppet making classes! Families swapping and selling used curriculum and materials!
Connect to http://www.newmexicohomeschoolcommunity.com/ for
more information.
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JUNE
The Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) will celebrate its 23rd annual homeschool convention on June 13th & 14th at the ShowPlex (110 9th Ave SW Puyallup).
WHO is pleased to have special guests Susan Wise Bauer (Author of The Well-Educated Mind), Andrew Pudewa (Institute For Excellence In Writing), Jim Weiss (Greathall Productions) & Stephen Guffanti (Rocket Phonics) speaking both days.
This family friendly convention will host over 200 exhibitor booths, 20+ workshops, both Friday & Saturday, and a many family activities including Student Expo, remote control boats, model train display and giant chess set with ongoing chess games throughout the day.
Each day WHO will also present a wide variety of workshops on many different subjects including "Intro to Homeschooling" & "Homeschooling the High Schooler."
Hours are Friday 9-6 pm and Sat. 9-4 pm. All for one low price of $15 per day. Family rates are available. No pre-registration - pay at the door.
For more convention information, workshop schedules and exhibitor list go to: http://www.washhomeschool.org
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Nevada Homeschool Network's 2008 Homeschool Convention
June 20 and 21st
Friday Used Curriculum Sale and speakers, 10am-8pm
Saturday Vendor Hall and speakers 9am-5pm
UNLV's Student Union, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, LV NV 89154
http://www.nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com
Pre-registration or tickets at the door.
Open to the public.
Contact: Elissa Wahl
nhnconvention@Yahoo.com
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JULY
2008 Southeast Homeschool Expo
Dates: July 25-26, 2008
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
This two day conference, held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, is devoted entirely to the display, sale and discussion of educational materials with entire exhibit hall displays of materials by the best Christian, secular and specialty publishers. With admission, parents/teachers and novice homeschoolers can attend workshops at no additional cost. We’d like to suggest a perfect opportunity for lifting your spirits, renewing your vision and sharpening your teaching skills as a homeschooler. BRING FRIENDS! All educationally minded parents enjoy Looking and Learning!
For more information, visit http://www.georgiahomeschool.com
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August
Interested in going to Disney World? Join Carolina Homeschooler in late August and September as we explore theme parks, splash in water parks, play virtual reality games at Disney Quest, and participate in special educational programs - all at great discounts. To make the deal even sweeter, Disney is offering free dining again during our trip. We'd love to see you there!
For more information, please visit
http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/travelwdw.htm
To receive trip updates, join our Traveling Homeschoolers mailing list at http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/lists.htm
Warmly - Dianna
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September
Interested in going to Disney World? Join Carolina Homeschooler in late August and September as we explore theme parks, splash in water parks, play virtual reality games at Disney Quest, and participate in special educational programs - all at great discounts. To make the deal even sweeter, Disney is offering free dining again during our trip. We'd love to see you there! ( see details above)
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Rethinking Education
If you are unschooling or want a total immersion experience in unschooling, you will want to attend Rethinking Education's 12th international conference in Dallas, Texas September 4-8, 2008. This conference is big and will use an entire Westin hotel - imagine an entire hotel filled with unschooling families! This conference offers multiple choices programming for kids, teens and adults for 5 full days. Some of the presenter highlights are (world renown) Joseph Chilton Pearce and Bernie DeKoven, Valerie Fitzenreiter, Rachel Gathercole, Krenie Stowe, Dayna Martin, Maria Whitworth, Charlie Morris, Bob Collier - the list is actually too long to print here. They are also offering full-day "Inspired Immersions" on Beginning Unschooling, Unschooling Teens, Consensual Living, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), among others.
Activities for teens and young adults include a full weekend immersion addressing the questions "Who Am I? What Do I Want? How Can I Make It Happen?" along with a wide variety of entrepreneurial sessions, "Change the World" sessions, Tarot, Astrology and lots more. Activities for kids include fully supervised Kid Village, Leo DaVinci Invention Contest, Junkyard Golf, the World's Best Games, Video Games and Movies, gobs more. On top of all this, Rethinking Education also hosts a Talent Show, Silent Auction, Family Vendor Fair (just for family home businesses!), Recycled Resource Fair and other spectacular events.
The conference website, with all up-to-the-minute details, is: www.THEunschoolingconference.com
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Schoolhouse Conference
On behalf of Schoolhouse, Scotland's national home education support organisation (and great friends of HEM!) I am delighted to confirm that we are planning to hold a conference to celebrate International Freedom in Education Day in Arbroath, Angus, over the weekend of 12th/13th/14th September 2008.
We are all especially delighted to announce that John Taylor Gatto has agreed to be our keynote speaker, with other speakers to be confirmed shortly.
A formal conference for individuals and public, private and voluntary sector representatives will run alongside a more family orientated gathering on the Friday, while an informal conference for families and interested individuals will run throughout Saturday and on Sunday morning.
We will be teaming up with local charity Angus Arts (run by home educators) to put together an exciting and varied programme of activities. We also hope to secure assistance from members of the Arbroath Pageant Society to cover the historical perspective.
Coincidentally, the date of our announcement happens to be the 688th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.
"Given at Arbroath Abbey on the sixth day of April AD 1320, the Declaration of Arbroath was seminal in its eloquent plea for the liberty of man. It affirmed Scotland's Nobles' allegiance to Robert the Bruce as their king and declared the right of the Scottish nation to self-determination. This created a tradition in the Scottish understanding of rights which reached its peak in the Scottish Enlightenment, and the philosophers of the eighteenth century who set the tone for our modern understanding of human rights. Many now see it as a precursor to the US Constitution and the UN Declaration of Human Rights." http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/AboutAngus/History.asp
All who have already expressed an interest in attending the conference will be sent full details as soon as they are available. We would ask you to please bear with us a little longer while these are finalised as we have only just received confirmation of the required top-up funding for this event and there is still some number crunching to do.
Please email media@schoolhouse.org.uk if you wish to be added to the mailing list for updates.
We look forward to welcoming home educators and all those with an interest in education to this international celebration of diversity and freedom in education.
Alison for the Schoolhouse Management Committee
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Visit HEM's Conference Calendar http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/calendar/ to find other conventions or events coming to an area near you.
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FREE ISSUES OF HOME EDUCATION MAGAZINE
Did you know that FREE issues of Home Education Magazine are available to hand out at your conferences, meetings, the library or to new folks? To request the magazines, contact Stacy at Orders@homeedmag.com today. If you are ordering these for an event, be sure to allow enough time for shipping. Other resources for conferences, getting started meetings or just for your reading pleasure:
HEM's free Pocket Guide to Homeschooling
HEM's free Pocket Guide to Homeschooling provides convenient portable access to common questions and answers about homeschooling; online discussion lists, web logs, email newsletters, and helpful websites; dozens of recommended resources and much more. Download and print several copies of this easy-to-use PDF for yourself, your friends, your support group or your local public library, or contact the HEM office for information about ordering free bulk copies for meetings, conference, and other uses. For information and ordering visit: http://homeedmag.com/ORD/frm_flyer.html
Home Education Magazine - Introduction to Homeschooling Booklet
answers the questions new homeschoolers frequently ask, such as: Is homeschooling legal? Do we need to use a curriculum? Where can we find materials and resources? What is unschooling? What about socialization? How will our kids get into college or learn job skills?
HEM’s Introduction to Homeschooling booklet also provides quick easy access to one of the most extensive websites for homeschooling; links take you directly to HEM’s articles and columns archives, state laws and regulations, support group listings, free newsletters and web logs, email discussion lists, the free Guide to Homeschooling Resources, and much, much more.
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this helpful, reassuring booklet provides valuable support and encouragement for anyone seeking information about homeschooling.
Download the easy-to-use PDF today: HEM’s Introduction to Homeschooling http://www.homeedmag.com/ORD/mtrlst.html
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HEM GUIDE TO HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES
Here are some of this month’s finds:
Treehouses and other Cool Stuff: 50 Projects You Can Build
Conquering The College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps
“Free” homeschooling curriculum
Walden: The Earth Song Collection and The Ballad of Thoreau L
Conservation Book Repair
Asking Questions, Finding Answers: A Parent’s Journey through Homeschooling, by Tamra Orr
Giftedness resource
A Student’s Guide to Music History
Robert Krampf’s Science Education Company
A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend
INTERNET Tour Bus
Cooperative Children’s Board Games from cooperativegames
Building Big
Letterboxing and Geocaching Resources
Music for Little People
EARTH TALK
Exploring Math
Writeshop
The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections
Best of History Web Sites
Looking for Easter
The Great American Potluck
Visit http://www.homeedmag.com/blogs/resources/ to learn more!
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ONLINE HOME EDUCATION MAGAZINE ARCHIVES
Taking Charge HSLDA Study: Embarrassing and Dangerous - Larry and Susan Kasemam
http://www.homeedmag.com/HEM/164.99/ja_clmn_tch.html
Reflections of a Homeschooled Homeschooler - Rebecca Bangs Amos
http://www.homeedmag.com/HEM/166.99/nd_art_reflect.html
Changing Lives - Nancy Friedland
http://www.homeedmag.com/HEM/213/mjchange.html
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