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Theatrical Temptations or How to Fill Your Spare Time Watching Your Children's Self-Inspired Dramatic Performances by Beverly S. Krueger
You too can spend your spare time watching your children perform their latest dramatic creation by putting the right resources in reach and then getting out of the way.
Tips on Schooling While Traveling by Laura Carter
Doing schoolwork while you’re traveling can seem like a daunting task, but if you use a little imagination and preparation, it can be done smoothly and effectively. The most important thing is to realize that you’re not at home. You don’t have your normal resources, and it won’t be the same.
The Right Goals by Tammy Marshall Cardwell
It has rightly been said that you cannot reach a goal you have not set. In homeschooling, it is imperative that you not only set goals, but also consider them carefully, because not all goals are created equal.
Making Sense of Math with Fred by Jean Hall
If making sense of math is important to you and your children, you'll want to explore the Life of Fred math series. Learn more from the author himself in this Eclectic Homeschool Online interview with Stanley Schmidt, Ph.D., author of the Life of Fred math series.
Having a Baby in the Middle of the School Year by Laura Carter
One of the hardest things to overcome in a school year is having a baby, but there are ways you can prepare for that precious little bundle.
Jumping on the E-reader/Tablet Bandwagon by Beverly S. Krueger
As the happy owner of both a Kindle 2 and a Motorola Xoom Tablet, let me share why I have both and the way each functions, so you can make a decision about which will work best for you. The latest Kindles come in a variety of configurations all the way from bare bones and very affordable to the Kindle Fire, which is more of a tablet and most expensive. The Xoom is just one of a number of tablets now available based on the Android platform.
The Nook, from Barnes and Noble by Jean Hall
The Nook -- a would-be convenience that soon became an essential in this homeschool.
With Thanksgiving by Beverly S. Krueger
If you're anything like me, when problems arise, you want to throw them out like a blanket before God letting him see just how difficult things really are and how anxious you are. You may give a token nod to entering His courts with praise, but all the niceties of prayer that you practice when placidness prevails are quickly expunged from your repertoire. It's all wailing and gnashing of teeth or something slightly less frenzied but no less anguished.
Graham Hepburn and Quaver's Marvelous World of Music by Jean Hall
Looking for something that will kindle a love of music in your kids, Graham Hepburn shares your vision and has created an impressive solution--Quaver's Marvelous World of Music.
Apprenticeship by Laura Carter
When your teenager is reaching the end of his high school career, he usually has an idea of what he would like to do afterward, but sometimes he may not. College is not the only option. Many professional fields offer an apprenticeship program to achieve a practicing license, sometimes bypassing college completely.
Homeschool Support: An Interview with Dick and Dorothy Karman by Interview by Jean Hall
Dick and Dorothy Karman, homeschoolers since the early 1980s, share their understanding of homeschool support past, present, and future and offer advice for those starting their own support groups.
The Future of Homeschool Support: An Interview with Jay and Heidi St. Johns by Interview By: Jean Hall
An interview with Jay and Heidi St. Johns founders of FirstClass Homeschool Ministries about trends in homeschooling support and their take on public school "homeschool" programs.