Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas written by Linda Dobson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every Subject As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs. And even if you don't homeschool, you'll find this book a great teaching tool outside the classroom. You'll discover fun and educational activities for kids ages 3 to 12, including how to: ·Create maps based on favorite stories, such as Treasure Island or The Wizard of Oz ·Make letters out of French fries as an alphabet learning aid ·Explore architecture by building igloos, castles, and bridges with sugar cubes and icing ·Review spelling words by writing them on the sidewalk with chalk ·And many more! This comprehensive collection of tried-and-true—and generally inexpensive—ideas provides the best-of-the-best homeschooling activities that can be done anywhere, anytime, and by anyone.

Download or read book Homeschooling Active Boys Do It Yourself Spring Journal written by Sarah Brown and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeschooling Active Boys - Do-It-Yourself - Spring Journal: 3 Month Curriculum Handbook - Library Based Homeschooling (Fun-Schooling with the Thinking Tree) (Volume 1) B1 & B2, ideal for ages 7-12 (2nd-5th grade) Do you have an active boy in your home? If he would rather be climbing trees the Active Boys journal might be what you are looking for. Cover all the standard school subjects while tapping into your son's interests. This curriculum journal is great for all students, especially reluctant learners. Uses the Dyslexie Font to make reading easy for children with reading confusion. Perfect for students with Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and other learning challenges. "My son who HATES school is doing really well this book. The assignments or pages to do each day differ slightly so it don't get hoo humm boring. He gets to use what he is interested in and the day goes much smoother. Wonderful product" An Amazon Customer Moyers' son loves this book: "My 8 year old son loves this journal! It keeps Homeschooling fun and exciting for him! He especially loves the nature pages and movie time pages. He loves animal documentaries and enjoys using them for his school."(December 1, 2015)ISBN-10: 1522810447ISBN-13: 978-1522810445 Other pages you'll find in the Active Boys Journal (some less than others): Math Practice Pages How Are You Feeling Today: an excellent way of discussing feeling and emotions and how our emotions affect others. Thinking Time: Logic puzzles to complete. Letter Doodles (just fun coloring which also gives the child a different way to 'feel' how letters are made) Nature Study Fun Writing Practice pages give your child the opportunity to create a whole new font, practice handwriting, or if on the younger side copy the alphabet. Animal Quiz, how much do you know about this animal World News Today: tell the stories in words or pictures. Listening Time: Use classical music or an audio book and color, doodle, and/or draw. Depending on your child's age you can have him dig as deep into topics and subjects and write more or less. For an older student require more writing with some illustrations. With a younger child have him illustrate more with some writing maybe a word pointing to a part of the picture. These journals allow you create a customized plan for whatever age or stage your son is in. Journals are ideal for students with Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, and other learning challenges. Sarah Janisse Brown is a dyslexic therapist and creator of Dyslexia Games (www.dyslexiagames.com). Sarah has helped many moms Flip to Fun-Schooling using her Curriculum Journals.

Download or read book When Lightning Struck written by Danika Cooley and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Luthers life was too exciting not to be written for teens and younger readers! In this fast-paced, action-packed novel of Martin Luthers life, teen readers (and more than a few adults!) will be introduced to a fascinating time when princes ruled Europe and knights roamed the countryside. Theyll learn about a time when powerful forces lined up against each other and believing the wrong thing could get you killed. When Lightning Struck! is far more than just an adventure story, of course. It also tells a theological story. Drawing carefully from Luthers own words, this book introduces readers to a kindred spirit who struggled with what knowing God through Scripture means for daily life. They will understand what was at stake and how powerfully liberating Luthers idea of grace through faith wasin his time and in ours! In crisp, enjoyable prose, author Danika Cooley conveys both the drama and the meaning of the Reformation for younger readers like no one before her!

Download or read book The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child written by Linda Dobson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeschool the right way from day one. Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child's school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year? This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including: ·When, why, and how to get started ·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations ·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels ·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships ·And much, much more! "To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year—including yours!" —Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com "Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work."—Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

Download or read book Beyond Five in a Row written by Becky Jane Lambert and published by . This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Animal Lover s Fun Schooling Journal written by Sarah Janisse Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Baker s Fun Schooling Journal written by Anna Miriam Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baking Themed Homeschooling Curriculum Plan for Grades 5th -9th Core Curriculum Journal for students who love Baking The Baker's Fun-Schooling Journal is a curriculum handbook that covers a number of school subjects, while focusing on baking. Students will work through baking challenges, try new recipes, and get to be creative. One of the first activities will prompt the student to choose substitutes for "unhealthy" ingredients. As the student tries new recipes, please encourage them to modify them to suit your family's healthy eating plan. Students learn valuable skills through substitutions and alternatives. How to Use This Journal To complete this guided learning journal, students need books, baking supplies, and films/documentaries. This journal can be used daily for an intensive baking unit lasting about a month or once a week to last all school year. For 60 day plan use 5 pages per day. Thinking Tree Learning Levels Thinking Tree Learning Levels: B2, C1, C2 - Ages 10+, younger with assistance. Companion books: Yum-Schooling and Smoothie Time. Topics Covered Planning & setting priorities Baking challenges Creative thinking Drawing Reading Film study Math practice And more! To learn more about Fun-Schooling with Thinking Tree Books and Learning Levels, visit funschooling.com Secular - No religious content - Appropriate for Charter Schools, Public Funding, State Homeschool Reimbursement and Vouchers.

Download or read book The Thinking Tree Science Handbook and Portfolio written by Sarah Janisse Brown and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back to School SALE! Normal Price $34.50 This is a practical handbook to help your student to fully engage in many aspects of studying all things related to science. This book includes 180 pages of guided science activities, and can be used for all ages, including Middle School and High School. Contents: Page 5...... My Science Books Page 8...... My Science Tools Page 10.... Research and Reading Time Page 28.... My Experiments Page 38.... Biography of a Scientist Page 48.... Science Stories Page 58.... A Study Scientific Discoveries Page 68..... Science Vocabulary & Spelling Page 78..... Science Films & Tutorials Page 90..... My Science Projects Page 114... Record Keeping Charts & Graphs Page 124... Research, Essays & Creative Writing Page 178... Make Your Own Periodic Table of Elements Page 194... Record Keeping While Using Other Science Books

Download or read book Time Travel History Fashion Dreams 1800 2030 written by Anna Brown and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun-Schooling Meets History! SALE! Normal Price $32.50 A Homeschooling Curriculum for Creative Girls! Ideal for 5th to 12th Grade, but any student who loves fashion and drawing can use this book. It is not childish, even adults can enjoy the activities in this book. Young children can use the book with the help of a parent or older sibling. 180 Lessons! Use one page per day as a complete history and art curriculum that will last for the entire school year! The only problem is that your student might not want to put this book down. It is so much fun. Girls will learn many things about history through this delightful fun-schooling handbook. They will study 22 historic events. They will read books and watch documentaries about the past. They will study the fashions of the past, along with important women, such as the first ladies of the American presidents. Students will have fun as they draw the clothing of the past, present and future! They will study clothing and costumes from around the world. They will design wedding dresses and ball gowns. They will not even realize that this is schoolwork! Student Instructions: How to use this Book: Go to the library and choose three books about fashion. Get high quality drawing supplies, including colored pencils, professional liner pens, and a set of graphite pencils. Use parent approved websites to help you discover more about the history of fashion. Watch videos and documentaries about fashion, design, and history. Watch a good movie from each era, look for musicals with high quality costumes. Be ready to design clothing from each era! Study and draw inaugural ball gowns of the American first ladies. Learn about an important event from each era that you study. Parents: If your daughter enjoys fashion and drawing, this is the perfect history book for her. It is designed for use by ages 9 to 17. Your student will be delighted to find out that the drawings in this book are drawn by a 16 year old homeschooler, with Dyslexia. Discover more books by Anna Brown, Sarah Janisse Brown and The Thinking Tree at www.FunSchoolingBooks.com

Download or read book Project based Homeschooling written by Lori McWilliam Pickert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project-based homeschooling combines children's interests with long-term, deep, complex learning.This is an essential experience for children: to spend time working on something that matters to them, with the support of a dedicated mentor. This book is an introduction and guide to creating the circumstances under which children can teach themselves.The author gives parents concrete tips for helping children do challenging, meaningful, self-chosen work. From setting up a workspace that encourages independence to building a family culture that supports self-directed learning to concrete suggestions for a step-by-step approach to inquiry-based investigation, Project-Based Homeschooling shares techniques for mentoring independent, confident thinkers and learners.

Download or read book A Literary Education written by Emily Cook and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you researched Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education but discounted it as old-fashioned and overtly religious? Then this is the book you need to read. In A Literary Education, Emily Cook lays out how she has brought Miss Mason's ideology into the modern age for secular homeschoolers. In conversational prose she discusses the key tenants used in Charlotte Mason homeschooling and explains how to make them work for your family. You'll read about:� Living books and how to use them� Reading aloud: the why and the how� Nature study in the 21st century� How to inspire creativity in your children� How to get the most out of the preschool years� How to combine children of multiple ages� And much more!In A Literary Education, Emily shares her 14 year homeschool journey and how she has learned to take Charlotte Mason's method of home education into the 21st century to give her children a beautiful living books education.

Download or read book Horse Dreams Fun Schooling Journal written by Naomi Brown and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SALE! Normal Price $32.50 Your horse loving student will adore this homeschooling journal! This book provides 180 learning activities, games and lessons related to the study of horses. The curriculum is designed to be used by children who can read at a second grade level, though younger children can use the curriculum with a little extra help. This curriculum handbook is designed to be used along with library books, audio books, tutorials, documentaries, and classical music. The Dyslexie Font is used in order to make reading and learning easier for children with dyslexia. Subjects and topics covered include: Reading Handwriting & Cursive Creative Writing Spelling Classical Music Mathematics Science & Nature Study History Art, Drawing, Tracing & Coloring Library Skills Tutorials and Documentaries Horse Unit Studies Logic Games This Journal includes Artwork by Naomi Brown, age 11. Your student will be inspired! Use this book along with Dyslexia Games Therapy to help your child overcome problems with reading, writing and spelling. Visit www.DyslexiaGames.com and choose Series A for ages 5 to 8, or Series Be for Ages 8 to 12.

Download or read book Home Learning Year by Year Revised and Updated written by Rebecca Rupp and published by Crown. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country’s foremost homeschooling experts—now revised and updated! Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children—a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. But what to teach, and when, and how? Especially for first-time homeschoolers, the prospect of tackling an annual curriculum can be daunting. In Home Learning Year by Year, Rebecca Rupp presents comprehensive plans from preschool through high school, covering integral subjects for each grade, with lists of topics commonly presented at each level, recommended resource and reading lists, and suggestions for creative alternative options and approaches. Included, along with all the educational basics, are techniques and resources for teaching everything from philosophy to engineering, as well as suggestions for dealing with such sensitive topics as sex education. Now revised throughout with all-new updates featuring the most effective and up-to-date methods and reading guides to homeschool your child at all ages, Home Learning Year by Year continues to be the definitive book for the homeschooling parent.

Download or read book Current Index to Journals in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Teach written by Janice Koch and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach is a concise introduction to education that challenges readers’ preconceived notions of teaching in order to transform them into reflective practitioners. Empathizing with the difficulties students face as they move from the college classroom to their own classrooms, revered author Janice Koch invites readers to both reflect on their own dispositions for teaching and look outside of themselves to the demands of the profession, making the philosophy of teaching and learning accessible and relevant. The Fourth Edition emphasizes the changing student population and the role of technology and globalization in the field, while also including the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards correlating with each chapter’s content. With the guidance of this supportive text, readers will gain vital exposure by engaging with professional standards from the very start of their career.

Download or read book School Library Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: