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Are you a home educator that uses Twitter for that much needed adult conversation during the day? LOL! Join us for homeschooling conversation :)

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Need help with curriculum and resources? 2 Replies

Hi, my name is Diane Gomes and I an a retired school librarian. Well, actually semi-retired as of yesterday as I just accepted a part-time job as a librarian at a local tech school. I also have bee...

Tagged: standards, literacy, state, plans, lesson

Started by Diane Gomes, Usborne Books. Last reply by Pam Bullock Nov 19.

Pros and Cons to Homeschooling 2 Replies

I was asked recently by my cousin, the pros and cons to homeschooling. I'd love to share it with you. I hope it blesses you. Please fill free to comment, too. I welcome your thoughts and I hope to ...

Tagged: pros, cons, homeschool, pros and cons

Started by Melanie Derrick. Last reply by Melanie Derrick Nov 12.

Practice, Practice, Practice will help our kids read - but what if you don't have time to help? 3 Replies

I'm a mom of two. I have this passion to wipe out illiteracy. I started a kid's game/learning company that has shipped to high quality computer games for early readers that has won many awards (e.g...

Tagged: drawing, early, readers, reading, games

Started by Margaret Johnson. Last reply by Rhonda Cratty Nov 11.

Homeschool Curriculum FREEbie - interactive Ebooks 2 Replies

Sylvan Dell Publishing is offering Free interactive Ebooks on their site - illustrated beautifully, these ebooks are in a variety of subjects and each ebook comes with an accompanying comprehension...

Tagged: homeschooling, ebooks, curriculum, homeschool, free

Started by Tammy DePew Smith. Last reply by Tammy DePew Smith Nov 10.

Welcome to Homeschooling Twitter Moms!! 54 Replies

So tell us a bit about yourself! How old are your kids? How do you homeschool? Where do you hang your book bag? (general area, no need to list your city and state, if you don't wanna) What do you ...

Started by Spookygirl. Last reply by pam petrie Nov 10.

Homeschooling and preparing for college 3 Replies

Are there any members in this group that have teens who are preparing for college? Do you have any questions regarding college preparation and how its affected by homeschooling? I'd love to help......

Started by Suzanne Shaffer. Last reply by Joelle Ferreira Leeks Nov 6.

Homeschooling and Autism? 2 Replies

I am not homeschooling yet. I wanted to homeschool my oldest but wasn't able to be at home with her. She is now a freshman and boy do I wish I had homeschooled her. My boys are 3 and 1 and my 3 ye...

Started by Courtney. Last reply by Courtney Nov 6.

First Timer (3rd grader)...costs. 4 Replies

OK, so this Fall will be my first time homeschooling my 3rd grader. Any tips, ideas, help on costs? Does everyone just purchase all their needs right away? Is there a better way to save money on su...

Started by Peg Graham. Last reply by PraiseWalker Oct 23.

In a rut with your curriculum? Look no farther for a solution than your......iPod Touch!

We joke in our family that we need our iPod Touch's surgically attached. My kids are music buffs, and are using their iPods to keep up with the latest and best in the music scene. They talk to all ...

Started by PraiseWalker Oct 23.

Is Unschooling For You?

I confess that while I have heard of unschooling, I truly had no idea what it was all about, but was interested to learn. My guest blogger for this week, Mrs. M, explains all about unschooling. Is ...

Tagged: home, at, work, homeschool, unschooling

Started by Tammy DePew Smith Oct 23.

Looking for Guest Bloggers on Homeschooling 6 Replies

Each Friday I will be featuring a guest blogger on my blog - http://bestofbothworldsathome.com. My blog focuses on individuals who work from home, and also parents that homeschool. So, I would pref...

Started by Tammy DePew Smith. Last reply by Tammy DePew Smith Oct 19.

Love to Read?

Join me in Fall Into Reading 2009 - http://bestofbothworldsathome.com

Started by Tammy DePew Smith Sep 23.

homeschooling a middle school teen 8th grade 6 Replies

I am new to the site as well homeschooling and have not gone through all discussion, please pardon me for that. I ask this, Can I speak to those who are homeschooling middle school ages or who had...

Started by Rhonda. Last reply by Rhonda Sep 23.

Do You Use Workboxes? 1 Reply

Do you use the workbox system by Sue Patrick? If so, how are you keeping up? Are you able to keep up with filling the boxes each evening? I'm finding that is my biggest struggle right now, basicall...

Tagged: homeschooling, system, workbox, workboxes

Started by Maureen. Last reply by Kristenph Sep 21.

Can homeschooling moms own a successful home business and homeschool effectively? 29 Replies

Can homeschooling moms own a successful home business and homeschool effectively? Homeschooling is becoming a hot trend for a lot of moms who have a home business. It is not only effective way to e...

Tagged: marketing, ideas, parents, attraction, moms

Started by Tatyana Gann. Last reply by Tammy DePew Smith Sep 21.

How Do You Celebrate First Day of School? 3 Replies

I'm holding a contest on my blog about how you celebrate the first of school. We eat ice cream for breakfast on the first day of school. My kids were shocked when they saw ice cream sundaes at the ...

Tagged: start, contest, leaders, leadership, raising

Started by Kerry Beck. Last reply by Deb Maubach Sep 6.

Scrapbooking and Homeschooling

I have been scrapbooking for over 10 years and my family knows that this is my hobby. Though what I scrap is usually about my kids, I rarely let them scrap with me. And now that I scrap digitally, ...

Tagged: hobbies, hobby, crafts, digital_scrapbooking, scrapbooking

Started by Maureen Aug 28.

What is your favorite high school curriculum? 5 Replies

I am stuck on what to teach for 12th grade, do you teach American Govt/ Economics? What is some of your favorite curriculum for the different subjects, especially English?

Started by Robyn. Last reply by Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy Jul 31.

Invite to join HSwithhumor Group on Yahoo

Click to join HSwithHumor A Christian, whimsical and creative approach to homeschooling/working from home/parenting!

Started by Tammy DePew Smith Jul 29.

Homeschool Families and Television 2 Replies

Greetings Homeschooling Moms! We are conducting a poll on Homemade Homeschoolers on TV usage in homeschool families. I would be so grateful if you would take a moment to vote at http://bit.ly/tvpo...

Tagged: tv, television, homeschool

Started by Shelly. Last reply by Shelly Jul 21.

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Comment by Heathen Mom on April 28, 2009 at 7:34am: I haven't been around lately because it's been a crazy couple of weeks. Now that I'm back from the conference, I hope to be more active in the group. I'm looking forward to chatting more.

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Comment by Peg Graham on April 13, 2009 at 6:52am: I just joined this group, b/c my almost 8 yr old daughter will be homeschooling w/ me this Fall (3rd grade) and I need resources and as much info and ideas as possible. I hope we can all share!

Comment by Heathen Mom on April 7, 2009 at 6:06pm: I am so excited to see a group for homeschoolers! I am a homeschool mom to two wonderful children. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Comment by NissaG on April 6, 2009 at 1:13pm: I'm the owner of Partridge Hill Media, publisher of Learning Through History and NAVIGO magazines, and a homeschooling mom of 7 kids ranging in age from 2 mo.- 17 years. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

Follow me on FB, or twitter (NissaG)!

Comment by Nathalie on April 6, 2009 at 10:25am: Hi
Just joined the group. Not doing homeschooling but reviewing fun educational games. Found some good sites that provides fun and educational games where kids can learn while having fun.
Hope I can contribute within your group.

Nathalie
Fun Educational Games

Comment by Valerie M on April 2, 2009 at 3:02pm: I've got a homeschooling giveaway on my blog :)
The Critical Thinking Co
Math Curriculum Giveaway
ends 4/13
Enter here

Comment by MariaD on April 1, 2009 at 4:07am: I would like to invite fellow homeschoolers to participate in the Family Multiplication Study, round two. Here is the main discussion of the study on TwitterMoms: http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/calling-for-participants-round

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Comment by Diane Lockman on March 25, 2009 at 3:47pm: Hi friends,
Hope you are all doing well. First, I am SO excited to tell you that my new book, Trivium Mastery: The Intersection of Three Roads, which shows you exactly how to give your child an authentic classical home education (it's not what you think!) is now available at amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can read more about Trivium Mastery on my book landing page. Yeah!!

Secondly, I just launced my updated website (really nice and clean), and I'm thinking about starting a homeschool blog roll in the sidebar. So....if you want to trade links, send me an email (diane@classicalscholar.com) with the URL for your homeschool blog, and I'll add you.

Grace and peace,
diane