tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82358261427898135792024-03-05T03:47:06.254-06:00Homeschooler Cafe'Brewing the next generation of homeschoolers. Homeschool encouragement, homeschool products, free homeschooling, homeschooling families, homeschool curriculum, homeschool resources, homeschooler, free homeschool ebookMiss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.comBlogger508125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-85765680244363258572023-01-06T20:59:00.000-06:002023-01-06T20:59:00.202-06:004 Common Homeschooling Styles: Which One is Right for Your Family?<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAZjCFJKN0TIpruZq-jaq4kfhcMo8B80xawZef6PiA15hXfEQX9ITd-tIUdqJ_21mNZkv2UoFr_qBfdRN91uKKwzor_srQEOTnlDUi6Y7tHUh-ypJbOG38tZt0lZORdAHdcCHK0kSv4nkwe3F_8VMYYDudGqAr5CXfFp5ibuK8mA_RvPpsoNxw_dF/s1920/homeschool%20blog%20girl%20computer%20books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAZjCFJKN0TIpruZq-jaq4kfhcMo8B80xawZef6PiA15hXfEQX9ITd-tIUdqJ_21mNZkv2UoFr_qBfdRN91uKKwzor_srQEOTnlDUi6Y7tHUh-ypJbOG38tZt0lZORdAHdcCHK0kSv4nkwe3F_8VMYYDudGqAr5CXfFp5ibuK8mA_RvPpsoNxw_dF/w400-h266/homeschool%20blog%20girl%20computer%20books.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you considering homeschooling your child but unsure which approach is right for you? Here are four common homeschooling styles to consider:</span></span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Traditional:</u></b> This style is similar to a traditional school setting, with structured lessons and a curriculum that follows a specific set of standards. If you prefer a more structured and traditional approach to education, this style may be a good fit for your family.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Unschooling:</u></b> This style is based on the belief that children learn best through real-life experiences and self-directed exploration. Unschooling families do not follow a specific curriculum and instead allow children to learn through their interests and experiences. If you value creativity and self-directed learning, unschooling may be a good fit for your family.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Montessori:</u></b> This style is based on the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, which emphasizes a child-centered approach to learning. Montessori homeschooling often involves hands-on materials and a focus on self-directed learning. If you believe in the importance of hands-on, experiential learning, the Montessori approach may be a good fit for your family.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Classical:</u></b> This style is based on the classical model of education, which emphasizes the study of great works of literature, history, and science. Classical homeschooling often involves the use of a specific curriculum, such as the Trivium or the Great Books. If you value a strong foundation in the classics and a rigorous academic approach, classical homeschooling may be a good fit for your family.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ultimately, the right homeschooling style for your family will depend on your values, goals, and preferences. Consider exploring each of these styles in more detail to find the one that best aligns with your family's needs and goals.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What are your values, goals, and preferences when it comes to education?</span></span></p>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-34379530717165634692022-12-30T20:39:00.000-06:002022-12-30T20:39:00.157-06:00Navigating Homeschooling Laws: 10 Essential Questions for Homeschool Moms<p style="orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMgZi1XQ8xkA8Ataf2YXGgvqy3KgL9k2vcJM9l7RZvl1Qrs2ahu3BmuNFQxiBDOQo3J-3-s3-q5aO9KS3XZX-vC9Tt5bV-Px236K_GPwUrJLQ4GgvOXK5sZwZUWFOS14YiZXEFtffaa4l_1Q3PVOypcvm4vFckjY4uxDbcxJYlms3hbyw_9r0YMqG/s1920/homeschool%20blog%20computer%20laws.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMgZi1XQ8xkA8Ataf2YXGgvqy3KgL9k2vcJM9l7RZvl1Qrs2ahu3BmuNFQxiBDOQo3J-3-s3-q5aO9KS3XZX-vC9Tt5bV-Px236K_GPwUrJLQ4GgvOXK5sZwZUWFOS14YiZXEFtffaa4l_1Q3PVOypcvm4vFckjY4uxDbcxJYlms3hbyw_9r0YMqG/s320/homeschool%20blog%20computer%20laws.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><p style="orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="background-color: white; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">H</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; orphans: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="font-size: medium;">ere are some additional questions related to state laws and homeschooling:</span></span><p></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What are the homeschooling laws in my state?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do I need to register as a homeschooler with my state or local education agency?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are there any specific requirements or requirements for homeschooling in my state, such as assessments or curriculum standards?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are there any resources or support systems available to homeschoolers in my state or community?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How will homeschooling affect my child's ability to attend college or participate in extracurricular activities?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are there any legal implications or risks to consider when homeschooling in my state?</span></span></li></ol><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you researched homeschooling laws in your state? Share your tips for finding reliable information on the legalities of homeschooling.</span></span></div><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">NEXT POST: </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Homeschooling Legalities: A Handy List of Resources for Understanding State Homeschooling Laws</span></span></div>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-74908083695350473092022-12-27T20:50:00.001-06:002022-12-27T20:50:00.170-06:00Homeschooling Decision Time? Consider These Essential Questions for Homeschool Moms<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYZkrO5fuioQ0kj0-FxaZFOzk4wiarlk4EvsDcwUqZOonngfoUTbuQ6KgagFzKax8CrmBTF2fry1hlxbHFFwQ8Azn5rRBN_GlwPLnGHCOdqgUl0txz-RdanpRRtyYEEKvuIQwq2yKFWuT6HfMcxcV1tLrjkbZruX4N-AihhHysZ8WYFk-Qp5657e0/s1920/homeschool%20blog%20mom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYZkrO5fuioQ0kj0-FxaZFOzk4wiarlk4EvsDcwUqZOonngfoUTbuQ6KgagFzKax8CrmBTF2fry1hlxbHFFwQ8Azn5rRBN_GlwPLnGHCOdqgUl0txz-RdanpRRtyYEEKvuIQwq2yKFWuT6HfMcxcV1tLrjkbZruX4N-AihhHysZ8WYFk-Qp5657e0/s320/homeschool%20blog%20mom.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; orphans: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;">Here are some questions that homeschool moms may want to consider when deciding whether to homeschool their children:</span></span></span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What are my goals for my child's education?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Am I prepared to take on the responsibility of educating my child at home?</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do I have the time and resources to homeschool my child?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What kind of homeschooling approach will work best for my child and my family?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How will homeschooling affect my child's socialization and extracurricular opportunities?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How will I handle issues such as grading, testing, and record-keeping?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How will I support my child's learning and keep them motivated to learn?</span></span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How will I balance homeschooling with other responsibilities and commitments?</span></span></li></ol><div style="orphans: 2; text-align: justify; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="orphans: 2; text-align: justify; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT POST: </span></span></div>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-24542472622228626972022-12-27T16:55:00.004-06:002022-12-27T16:55:34.028-06:00Why does my dog lick firewood?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDI3cHMoMaO_uVziqg38EW6ApWOJEEg5Z1dn9Bh5qvNxyfcgFx0my4B_7O0ZB8P3-0iVHhQ24hIp4G0uo50-S3fwmPG8P4gPKt4OX7EfUBvW2dnDWxBWiuKGqkCcc7YBVgIMuQaxpe30gGLcC7h_b1Kf3pg9Xz9fe5-5tUOEqy1_SHdbJeXWLnv3Z/s2128/tobe%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="2128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDI3cHMoMaO_uVziqg38EW6ApWOJEEg5Z1dn9Bh5qvNxyfcgFx0my4B_7O0ZB8P3-0iVHhQ24hIp4G0uo50-S3fwmPG8P4gPKt4OX7EfUBvW2dnDWxBWiuKGqkCcc7YBVgIMuQaxpe30gGLcC7h_b1Kf3pg9Xz9fe5-5tUOEqy1_SHdbJeXWLnv3Z/s320/tobe%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Do your kids ever ask weird questions like this one: Why does my dog lick firewood?</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Does your dog ever do strange things like... lick firewood? LOL! </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here are some possible answers to such a weird question. See what your kids come up with and let us know their thoughts!</span></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's not uncommon for dogs to exhibit strange behaviors, and licking firewood is one of them. There could be a number of reasons why your dog is licking firewood. Here are a few possibilities. I personally believe number 2 is the answer for our weird one. ;)</span></span></span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Taste: Firewood may have a taste that is appealing to your dog, especially if it has been treated with any kind of wood preservative or has absorbed other flavors from the environment.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Nutrients: Dogs are scavengers by nature, and they may be drawn to firewood because they believe it contains some kind of nutrient or mineral that they need.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Curiosity: Dogs are naturally curious animals, and they may be licking firewood out of pure curiosity and a desire to explore their environment.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Oral fixation: Some dogs have an oral fixation, which means they have a strong desire to chew or lick things as a way of satisfying their natural urges.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Boredom: If your dog is bored or lacks mental and physical stimulation, they may turn to licking firewood as a way to occupy their time and keep themselves entertained.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's important to monitor your dog's behavior and make sure they aren't ingesting any harmful substances or objects. If you're concerned about your dog's behavior, it's a good idea to consult with a veterinarian or a professional dog trainer for advice.</span></span></p>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-80601446151978687732022-12-23T20:18:00.002-06:002022-12-23T20:18:00.162-06:008 MORE Fun and Educational Activities for Homeschool Kids to Take a Break from Schoolwork<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierwoL4R7qr5bWLZliTAgfxwfqWbAPoo7_FpJeUwDXB6df7xnwXe0vojxwNdnyLFps3-0pZL21YgwH3w54DVk2KjGW0VfKZ5YypsgzoxVoPfEyvM1KTFiDuqU2AL9O3eE0Bv5E4w0FQfcO_hxINSp6N5qwWhBVMdIJZ7VpYwseptQMoSqU8iRAq2Mb/s2876/homeschool%20blog%20walk%20in%20woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2876" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierwoL4R7qr5bWLZliTAgfxwfqWbAPoo7_FpJeUwDXB6df7xnwXe0vojxwNdnyLFps3-0pZL21YgwH3w54DVk2KjGW0VfKZ5YypsgzoxVoPfEyvM1KTFiDuqU2AL9O3eE0Bv5E4w0FQfcO_hxINSp6N5qwWhBVMdIJZ7VpYwseptQMoSqU8iRAq2Mb/s320/homeschool%20blog%20walk%20in%20woods.jpg" width="214" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some MORE amazing ideas for you:</span></span></div><p></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do a science experiment or build a model. This can be a fun and educational way for kids to learn about the world around them.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn a new skill, such as playing an instrument or learning a new language. This can be a great way for kids to challenge themselves and learn something new.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go on a virtual field trip or visit a local museum or attraction. This can be a fun way for kids to learn about different cultures and historical events.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Write a play or create a video. This can be a great way for kids to use their creativity and learn about storytelling and performance.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Participate in a virtual class or workshop. There are many online resources that offer classes and workshops on a variety of topics, such as art, music, and coding.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Create a garden or take care of a pet. This can be a great way for kids to learn about responsibility and the importance of taking care of living things.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do a puzzle or play a brain teaser game. This can be a fun way for kids to exercise their problem-solving skills and keep their minds sharp.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Plan and execute a small community service project. This can be a great way for kids to learn about the importance of giving back and helping others in need.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;">Have you found any effective strategies for taking breaks from homeschooling? We'd love to hear about your experiences and any tips you have for taking time off during the school year.</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></li></ol>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798213.567879763821153 -122.7860482 70.188347436178844 -52.473548199999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-2949467137352848772022-12-19T20:18:00.002-06:002022-12-19T20:18:00.179-06:00Homeschool Burnout? 8 Fun and Educational Activities to Give Your Kids a Break from Homeschooling!<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1inmXg61NjfY6fL13UT6R6L4XaZwRweu1QXT09z0zn63Z_vrHH4nL-CrCaG8ZEtoOKIlf0KcD8kYq3p_E0xCUU0hl-fQNtpjz2NbWulpJHAC6UX2nChVhYxPtAXzSBhN5FB39QherCPASpQtQaAiqcTSNZLS2wj4kM4msCMvUcleHHoymyRijKz0/s1920/homeschool%20blog%20boy%20on%20swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1inmXg61NjfY6fL13UT6R6L4XaZwRweu1QXT09z0zn63Z_vrHH4nL-CrCaG8ZEtoOKIlf0KcD8kYq3p_E0xCUU0hl-fQNtpjz2NbWulpJHAC6UX2nChVhYxPtAXzSBhN5FB39QherCPASpQtQaAiqcTSNZLS2wj4kM4msCMvUcleHHoymyRijKz0/w400-h266/homeschool%20blog%20boy%20on%20swing.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RELAX! TAKE A BREAK.. but learn while you do!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></span></p><p style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for a change of pace in your homeschool day? </span></span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go for a walk or hike in nature. This can help kids get some fresh air and exercise while also providing a change of scenery.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do a craft or art project. This could be something simple like coloring or painting, or something more involved like knitting or woodworking.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Play a board game or card game. This can help kids practice their problem-solving and strategic thinking skills while also having fun.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cook or bake together. This is a great opportunity to teach kids about nutrition and the importance of eating healthy foods.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Have a movie or game night. This can be a fun way for kids to relax and unwind after a long day of schoolwork.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Play a sport or go to a park. This is a great way for kids to get some physical activity and have fun at the same time.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Read a book or listen to an audiobook. This can help kids improve their reading skills and expand their knowledge of the world around them.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Write in a journal or start a creative writing project. This can help kids express their thoughts and feelings, and can also be a great way to improve their writing skills.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;">How do you plan for breaks from homeschooling? Share your strategies and experiences for taking time off during the school year!</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;">NEXT POST:</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">8 MORE Fun and Educational Activities for Homeschool Kids to Take a Break from Schoolwork</span></span></p></li></ol>Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798213.567879763821153 -122.7860482 70.188347436178844 -52.473548199999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-81692018877711158702022-12-17T20:21:00.001-06:002022-12-17T20:21:32.815-06:00Is Your Homeschooled Son Struggling with Math? Try These Strategies for Success!<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadlIv5AEPF_l7ekALhp3XHh8jd7xzwk-52V15IGLdM7QdK_xj8bgaRHHeIRFsCn7fknJI7ZLYyO7B2trhrTFBZaXpHGx087ehiHO-Re1R3-bSFTAotW8okGxfOLkA6uotKq5NG3h4zeklZvKY0LaLe2xnYNFmJaOwTHWdYICsxgVRR0qfDqgcm9gW/s1024/homeschool%20blog%20boy%20doing%20math%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadlIv5AEPF_l7ekALhp3XHh8jd7xzwk-52V15IGLdM7QdK_xj8bgaRHHeIRFsCn7fknJI7ZLYyO7B2trhrTFBZaXpHGx087ehiHO-Re1R3-bSFTAotW8okGxfOLkA6uotKq5NG3h4zeklZvKY0LaLe2xnYNFmJaOwTHWdYICsxgVRR0qfDqgcm9gW/s320/homeschool%20blog%20boy%20doing%20math%20.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Homeschooling can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to math. If you're a homeschool mom of a boy who's struggling with math, it's okay to take a break and come back to it later.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the perks of homeschooling is that you can tailor the curriculum to your child's needs and learning style. If math isn't your son's thing, try using a different approach or resource. There are plenty of online math games and interactive activities that can make learning math more fun.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remember, math skills take time to develop. It's totally normal to have struggles and setbacks when learning any subject. Encourage your son to keep trying and to ask for help when he needs it. If you're feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, take a break and come back to math when you're both feeling more relaxed.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In the end, if your son is struggling with math, it's okay to take a break and come back to it later. Try different approaches and resources, and encourage your son to keep trying and ask for help when he needs it. By taking a calm and patient approach, you can help your son build a strong foundation in math and boost his confidence.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do you schedule breaks from homeschooling in advance or take them as needed? 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This application gave him the courage to experiment with other programs, and he is currently creating music with Ableton Live.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Adobe's most popular design and collaboration tools are available at up to </span><span style="font-size: large;">80% off</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> the full retail price for students, faculty, and staff! 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I was asked by <b>GlassesShop.com</b> to collaborate with them and I jumped at the chance! I seem to have a slight glasses obsession lately so I couldn't pass this up!<br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">I really like how these sunglasses fit and they are very lightweight. They don't weigh down on my nose at all like other <a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/" target="_blank">eyeglasses</a>! That's a plus when it's hot out. I've got a LOT of glasses (told you I'm obsessed with them) and these are definitely one of the nicer pairs that I've gotten online.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homeschool mama's have a superpower...or two...or three!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think mine was multitasking. I say 'was' because mine are graduated and nearly graduated. YAY!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The most successful businesses spring from using the skills, talents, and experiences of the owner. Why not use your knowledge and understanding of homeschooling to create a business? It can be done! Here are some business ideas that use your experience as a homeschool parent, as well as tips from those who make their livelihood in the homeschool marketplace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many homeschool parents find they are qualified to become private tutors earning money from tutoring math, reading, or foreign languages. My friend, Cynthia, tutors Spanish to individuals and small groups of students. She has also has been hired to teach Spanish at several homeschool co-ops. Katie tutors online with <a href="http://www.tutor.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">Tutor.com</span></a> in the evenings after her children are in bed. She could earn more with face-to-face tutoring, but the online model fits better with her schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Why not use all that grammar and punctuation you've been teaching your kids to good use. Offer your service as an editor to bloggers, novelists, and writers of all kinds. Mary Jo Tate raised her four sons on her income as an editor while homeschooling. To learn how she did it, read her book <i>Flourish at Home</i> available at <a href="http://flourishathome.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">FlourishAtHome.com</span></a>. She explains, “I didn’t know much about running a business, but God providentially led me to some conferences for entrepreneurs where I began learning principles that could help me grow a home business while continuing to teach my children.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">If your state requires annual testing, then offering standardized testing, diagnostic testing, and even personality testing to homeschool families can be great sources of income. You may need training and a license to offer some tests, so do your research to see what it takes to be able to offer testing services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many homeschool parents need advice from experienced homeschoolers. You could consider sharing your wisdom by offering phone counseling or webinars. Hal and Melanie Young offer a five-session webinar called <i>Boot Camp 9-12</i> for parents with pre-teen boys at <a href="http://www.raisingrealmen.com/speaking/bootcamp/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">RaisingRealMen.com</span></a>. As parents of six sons (and two daughters), they offer helpful, practical advice and get paid for it! Melanie told me, “It's important to stop and ask yourself, “Is this something I would have paid for in my homeschool journey?” People won't pay for things they can easily get free, so you need to make sure that what you are planning to offer is marketable. Involve your family as much as you can in your business; that way it becomes “our family business” and not “Mom and Dad's business” that takes time away from the family.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Lee Binz (<a href="http://thehomescholar.com/%255d"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">TheHomeScholar.com</span></a></span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">)</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> applies what she knows about homeschooling through high school in her consulting business. She offers her time to parents who need help with transcripts and college admissions. You could also convert your experience into a home-based business. By the way, Lee’s website and products are an excellent model of how to run an online business. Take a look and copy any of her ideas that fit your service and your style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Kathy Kuhl (<a href="http://www.learndifferently.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">LearnDifferently.com</span></a></span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">)</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> is a specialist in learning disabilities. She consults with families who need help adapting their homeschool to a child’s learning challenges. She advises on planning, curriculum, support, withdrawal from school, and transition to high school level work, employment, and college. Kathy, advises, “Many people enter this field because they have a child with special needs. While your own experience is an asset, strengthen your usefulness and marketability with personal study and training. You may do this work out of love, but remember that your time is worth something. A wise woman—who had seen others burn out from years of giving their time away in this work—advised me to charge for my work. But I do some pro bono work every month.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">If you can read, write, or speak a foreign language, you could be hired as a translator. Email and Skype has made translation easier to do from home. While Spanish is a popular language, Asian and Middle Eastern translators are more in demand and therefore pay better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Art classes were always in demand at my homeschool co-op, and parents were frequently willing to pay an additional fee for art classes. You can approach co-op leaders in your area and see if they will let you teach a class. Accept payments from parents to make the process easier for the co-op leaders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">If you play an instrument, consider teaching beginning students. Piano, guitar, and drum lessons seem to be the most popular. Offering lessons back-to-back for siblings or teaching music lessons at a local homeschool co-op is convenient for parents and makes the best use of your time, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">You take care of your own children all day, so it may be possible to run a daycare from your home without too much additional work. Offering before and after school childcare would be a popular service in many neighborhoods or offer to be available on snow days and charge a premium price for the short notice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many homeschool parents write their own curriculum because they couldn’t find what they needed. That’s what I did when I wrote the <i>Micro Business for Teens</i> series. It’s easier than ever to self-publish and distribute your curriculum to homeschool parents using services such as Amazon’s <a href="https://www.createspace.com/%255d"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">CreateSpace.com</span></a> and <a href="http://www.currclick.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">CurrClick.com</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Stroll through any homeschool convention hall and you’ll find homeschool families running bookstores like Jay and Maria Asplin who own JM Cremp’s: The Boys Adventure Store from their home in Minnesota and travel the country during homeschool convention season. Other booksellers stay home and run their stores completely online. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Popular speaker Heidi St. John of <a href="http://thebusymom.com/%255d"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">TheBusyMom.com</span></a> speaks to huge crowds about homeschooling, parenting, and marriage. If you have a unique topic and an encouraging word, begin sharing your wisdom. You could start by doing radio interviews, podcasts, and local speaking engagements. Offer to be a guest on one of the homeschool podcasts in the <a href="http://ultimateradioshow.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Some homeschool groups, especially co-ops, are so large and active that they hire an administrator to run their programs. The homeschool group may be a nonprofit, but it operates like a business and needs someone with administrative skills to keep the group flourishing. Be sure to brush up on the laws regarding employer taxes. Visit HomeschoolCPA.com [http://homeschoolcpa.com/] for details. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Turn your homeschooling experience into a successful business. Most of these ideas can be run completely from home and are flexible enough to allow you to balance homeschooling and business. I hope the examples from other homeschool parents have inspired you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1. Create a short business plan. Put it on paper. Writing things down seems to make us think more carefully. Include sections on the need for your product or service, who your customers are, how you will find them, your price, and the cost to get started. Then show your plan to several people, including current business owners and potential customers. Ask them for honest and helpful feedback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2. Conduct a mini market survey. Ask three to five potential customers if they are interested in your services and what they would pay. Their feedback can help you set a price and determine what services to offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">3. Consider how you will be unique. Ask yourself, “Why will a customer buy from me and not my competition?” Maybe you offer top quality, speedy service, or the cheapest price. Typically a business can offer two enticements to a customer, but not all three, so you can offer high quality quickly, but not inexpensively. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">4. Test your business idea by offering free services or products to a few initial customers. Ask for their feedback. If they give you positive feedback, ask their permission to use their comments in your marketing materials and on your website. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">5. Set up a website. Collect emails so you can communicate with interested visitors to your site. Offer some information such as a short ebook or a blog post series in return for an email. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><i>Carol Topp, CPA (</i><a href="http://www.homeschoolcpa.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;"><i>www.HomeschoolCPA.com</i></span></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.microbusinessforteens.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;"><i>www.MicroBusinessForTeens.com</i></span></a><i>) operates a home-based accounting practice helping business startups and nonprofits. She is the author of </i>Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out<i> and the </i>Micro Business for Teens<i> series. Carol and her husband live in Cincinnati, Ohio and have two daughters, both homeschool graduates.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Copyright, 2015. Used with permission. All rights reserved by author. Originally appeared in <i>The Old Schoolhouse</i></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; line-height: normal;"><sup>®</sup></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"><i> Magazine</i>, the family education magazine, Fall 2015. Read the magazine free at <a href="http://www.tosmagazine.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">www.TOSMagazine.com</span></a> or read it on the go and download the free apps at <a href="http://www.tosapps.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; line-height: normal;">www.TOSApps.com</span></a> to read the magazine on your mobile devices.</span></div>
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<br />Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-87567385389416980652014-10-20T11:20:00.000-05:002017-05-01T17:14:57.526-05:00Made-by-Hand Education By Lindy Abbott <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“It’s better homemade,” is increasingly
a sentiment many young homemakers, especially those aged 20 to 30, believe.
Thankfully we still have our older generations who happily share their skills
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Several months ago it thrilled my heart
to have my spiritual mother teach my daughter and me how to knit. As she sat
between us on the sofa, she guided us between the giggles and missed stitches.
We learned how to knit, and the time we shared together created a precious
memory in our hearts. The benefit of knowing that a lot of love goes into a
product makes it worth the extra time it takes to have something homemade. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Teaching home economics is becoming more
popular than it was in the 1980s. My generation, in the late 1970s, was
probably among the last that was required to take home economic classes in high
school. We learned to plan attractive, balanced meals one semester. I actually
learned how to make a perfect chocolate meringue pie in a fully equipped
kitchen. In the second semester, everyone had to sew a buttoned shirt and a
skirt with a zipper. In yesteryear, schools considered these skills as
important as academic classes. I think they still are today!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most colleges still offer a major in
home economics, but it has been renamed “human science.” My early childhood
education degree was taught within the College of Human Science, along with
degrees in nutrition, interior design, and textiles. Thankfully I was exposed
to classes in each of these areas. As a homeschool parent you are blessed with
the opportunity to teach your children valuable skills to be used in their
home, and you can also encourage entrepreneurship. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The virtuous woman in Proverb 31 sold
her goods to assist her family, and we can too. Teaching your children home
economics naturally fits into homeschooling, and it is much easier to sell your
items worldwide with several Internet sites like</span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <b>Etsy</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.etsy.com"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.etsy.com</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">) and</span><a href="http://www.artfire.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <b>Artfire</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.artfire.com"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.artfire.com</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">), which provide very easy-to-set-up shops. I have obtained
permission from several shop owners to introduce you to their wares in this
article, to give you insight into what others are making. I strongly encourage
you to include your children when you plan activities and work together in
designing unique, sellable items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">In my twenties, I learned that the
Bible instructed women to be keepers of their home. Titus 2:3–5 charges older
women to teach younger women to love their husbands and children and to be
keepers at home. The Greek word <i>oikourous</i>,
translated “keepers at home,” is derived from two Greek words. The first, <i>oikos</i>, means “a house, dwelling, a
family or household.” The second, <i>ouros</i>,
means “to be a keeper, watcher or guardian.” I simply love that women are
called by God to be guardians of the affairs in the home! In 1 Timothy 5:14,
Paul exhorts women to “guide the house,” using the verb <i>oikodespotein</i> for <i>guide</i>.
Do you see <i>despot</i> in this Greek word?
Yes, women are to rule the home in the sense of being wise, diligent managers
running households efficiently. Sewing and cooking serve as the foundation of
home economics, and individuals can use skills in these areas to produce
numerous marketable items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Internet provides a wide variety of
instructions related to creating quality homemade products with do-it-yourself
videos, blogs, and websites. The hardest part may be trying to focus on only
one or two projects at a time so that each can be thoroughly developed. Think
about what types of products naturally appeal to you and your children, but
also try a few things that you have always wanted to do but may have no
experience with. I am looking into taking pottery classes this coming year, and
after recently seeing all the beautiful pottery in artisan shops in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee, I can’t wait to start. Visiting craft fairs and small specialty
shops can be a good place to see what is selling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Kelli of <b>Desert Soapstone </b>started making soap about five years ago after the
birth of her first child. She uses only natural oils in her soap. She
confesses, “Olive oil and coconut oil are my favorites to work with . . . .”
Her husband, an artistic architect, helps her decide on scents and designs. “I
am mostly inspired by nature as far as design goes and color combos. There are
a lot of amazing designs in nature,” explains Kelli. Excellent online sources
about making soap include these: </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.teachsoap.com"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.teachsoap.com</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.soapqueen.com"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.soapqueen.com</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">. You can visit Kelli’s store at </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.etsy.com/shop/desertsoapstone"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.etsy.com/shop/desertsoapstone</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Long before April thought of
homeschooling, she had started her home business of sewing homemade items.
“Time management is key . . . . I treat my business as a business and not a
hobby,” shares April. “It takes a great amount of discipline to keep this
business running, profitable, and fun!” April focuses on quality, and therefore
her 11-year-old homeschooling son does not help her sew, but he helps with
pricing and other aspects of business. I simply love the beautiful materials
April has chosen for her products and the wide variety she offers. Her
stand-alone website is</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/%20www.forsheedesigns.com"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <b>www.forsheedesigns.com</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Laurie has a shop called </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GiftsAndTalents"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Gifts and Talents</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> in which she sells items that are decoupaged. She says: “I
started doing art before I could write. Even at 3 years old I was putting the
smallest details into my drawings.” Recipe boxes, key hooks, and light switch
plates are among the many items she decoupages, and all can be made to match
your colors or patterns. You can find her beautiful array of items at </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Lori/AppData/Local/Temp/www.etsy.com/shop/GiftsAndTalents"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.etsy.com/shop/GiftsAndTalents</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Your home economics can include beading
jewelry, card making, photography, collage art, mosaic tile, woodcrafts,
costume design, candle making, creating soup or cookie mixes, and making fresh
baked goods. Of course, home repair projects are always available and perfect
for home economics lessons; if you have older children, you could complete a
building project like making a bookshelf or a stone walkway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Homeschool families can easily find
ways to incorporate a home business into the school day. Today the tools and
information to build an interesting course that might just result in a home
business are at your fingertips, and maybe you will find a passion or talent
you never knew was within.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lindy Abbott is a passionate
follower of Jesus with a strong understanding of the Biblical, Christian
worldview. She is a certified teacher and a homeschool mom of three teens. From
childhood, she discovered writing as her way to express what she felt and learned.
Lindy is a published author, freelance writer, editor of a homeschool
newsletter, and avid blogger. Read<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Copyright 2012, used
with permission. All rights reserved by author. Originally appeared in the September
2012 issue of <i>The Old Schoolhouse®
Magazine</i>, the family education magazine. Read the magazine free at </span></span><a href="http://www.tosmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.TOSMagazine.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> or read it on the
go and download the free apps at </span><a href="http://www.tosapps.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.TOSApps.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> to read the
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So, what are you most looking forward to this school year? Is it a new curriculum? Field trips? Unschooling with no curriculum? <br />
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<br />Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-27088796615979353662014-06-23T09:52:00.000-05:002014-06-23T09:52:36.063-05:00I Am a Lifelong Learner ~ Are You? <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 20px;">Something I do OTHER than make jewelry: LEARN</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 20px;">One of my plans for today (other than getting some orders out) includes learning. I am a lifelong learner...homeschool mom... who is showing my kids how to be lifelong learners as well.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 20px;">On th</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 20px;">e agenda for today is: The Power of The Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf. I've already watched part of this video. (Oh yeah, and I will watch it while I fold laundry! LOL)<br /><br />Dr. Caroline Leaf is:<br />*An amazingly smart woman<br />*A Christian<br />*A scientist<br />*Interesting<br />*A captivating speaker<br />*A beautiful, amazingly smart woman!<br /><br />This video isn't just for adults. I recommend it for teens as well. My 17 year old was enjoying it as well. She offers amazing insights that all can learn from.<br /><br />Let me know if you decide to watch and learn!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U38eiCOy0Ow" style="color: #2991d0; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Power of The Brain</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is from Owl & Mouse at YourChildLearns.com
<a href="http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps.htm">Print Large Maps Homeschool</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"<span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-align: center;">Print maps large or small; from 1 page to almost 7 feet across; PC or Mac. For classroom and student use. MegaMaps requires Adobe Flash. Free online software - no downloading or installation."</span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can even print mega maps! Super huge! So big you can walk on them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“Who—<i>me</i>? Teach <i>science</i>? You must be joking! I barely passed
science when I was in school. I’m certainly not qualified to teach it now!” The
prospect of teaching science brings to mind names such as Einstein, Newton, and
Bernoulli, along with the complex equations and scientific theories they
espouse. Thus, it is easy for a homeschool parent with no science degree to
view science as a daunting challenge and to shy away from teaching science.
It’s easy to become even more discouraged by the price tags found on numerous
materials required for science experiments, especially if you have a limited
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The truth is that science is all around us, and
it takes no special training, knowledge, or extra expense to introduce your
elementary-aged children to basic scientific principles right in your very own
kitchen with common household ingredients. As The Magic Schoolbus’s Miss Frizzle likes to say, the key to
making science come alive for kids is to “take chances, make mistakes, get
messy.” Conducting science in your kitchen lab is an excellent vehicle for
tying in cross-curricular skills such as measurement, nutrition, responsibility,
and following directions, as well as kitchen safety and the scientific process.
Select recipe experiments that end in an edible treat to motivate your kids’
scientific curiosity, and reward the junior mad scientists for a project well done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Combining root beer and science will be an
instant hit for all root beer lovers.<sup>1</sup> While many recipes call for
ingredients that the average family does not have handy, a simple recipe of brewer’s
yeast, root beer extract, sugar, and warm water is enough to teach kids about
fermentation and carbonation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1 pound of sugar in ½ gallon of water heated to 180 degrees F. Stir in 4 to 6
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mix in the yeast solution and carefully pour
the mixture into a plastic gallon-sized jug. Pour in enough warm water to fill
the jug, leaving 2 inches empty at the top, and twist the lids on securely. Keep
the bottles at room temperature for three to four days, and then refrigerate
for an additional four to seven days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">For young children, a quick version of this
experiment substitutes dry ice for yeast. Simply place the dry ice in the root
beer liquid in an airtight container, such as a portable cooler. It should be
carbonated and ready to drink in one to four hours. Add ice cream for a root
beer float celebration, or hold a taste test to compare commercial brands to
your homemade version.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">For a completely scientific treat, make your own
ice cream to go with your homemade root beer.<sup>2</sup> In addition to being a
tasty project, making ice cream is a good way to learn about freezing, melting,
and changing states of matter. In a quart-size ziplock bag, mix ½ cup milk, ½ cup
heavy cream, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla. Seal the bag securely and
place it within a 1-gallon size ziplock bag filled with 2 cups of ice and ¾ cup
rock salt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Seal the gallon bag and let the child squeeze
and shake the bag vigorously until the mixture thickens like ice cream. Spoon
the ice cream into your float or a bowl, and enjoy your tasty treat. Optionally
you may substitute other flavors for vanilla, such as adding mashed berries,
chocolate syrup, peppermint extract, or food coloring for a colorful snack.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Kids love pizza, so tell them they get to make
pizza for science and they’ll want to repeat the experiment over and over again.<sup>3</sup>
Most people are familiar with baking a pizza in the oven, but can you cook one
on the stovetop or over a barbecue or campfire? This experiment will answer
that question and take care of lunch or dinner for the day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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skillet and a lightly oiled skillet. Do you get better crust results from a
covered or uncovered skillet? Light up the barbecue and bake your pizza on the
grill with and without foil underneath. Build a campfire and wrap the pizza in
tin foil. Place it in the hot coals and see how long it takes to cook. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Young children can learn about the art and
science of mixing colors with an edible rainbow cupcake color wheel craft.<sup>4</sup>
Mix up a batch of your child’s favorite cake mix and bake some cupcakes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Put out six small dishes of white frosting and
food coloring. Stir colors into each cup, making red, orange, yellow, green, blue,
and purple, letting your kids discover that red and blue make purple, red and
yellow make orange, and yellow and blue make green. Frost each cupcake in a
single color and demonstrate how to place them in a ring to make a color wheel
that mimics the order of colors in a rainbow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Learning the parts of a cell can have a numbing
effect on kids who do not like memorizing or are intimidated by all the long
scientific names, but an edible model turns it into a fun project.<sup>5</sup> Cell
models can be made out of Jello, cake, pie, or any other treat that appeals to
your child. Each part of the cell is represented by a different type of candy,
so ask your child to create a key that tells which candy stands for which cell part.
It should include the cytoplasm, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, mitochondria, nuclear
membrane, nucleolus, nucleus, ribosomes, rough and smooth endoplasmic
reticulum, and vacuole. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Place each part in its correct location on the
body of the cell. Take pictures or make a video of your child explaining the
project, and . . . enjoy the dessert!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In the same vein as the cell model, mix up a
batch of rice krispy treat mix to mold a model of the skin.<sup>6</sup> Use
licorice vines or strips of fruit leather in different colors to represent the
veins, arteries, sweat glands, and nerves. Paint a strip of food coloring or
frosting along the top to represent the epidermis. Rows of round chocolates
represent hair. Make a photographic record of the masterpiece for posterity’s
sake before devouring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plant Part Salad</span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">So many plants are edible or have edible parts
that turning the study of plant parts into a kitchen science project is a
natural fit.<sup>7</sup> Have your child select at least one salad ingredient
from each part of the plant: leaves, flower, fruit, root, stem, and seed. Mix
it all together and top with your favorite dressing, or make your own dressing.
Include the salad on the dinner menu, and let your child bask in the rave
reviews of her culinary talents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A taste test experiment is a yummy way for kids
to explore what makes a good (fill in the blank).<sup>8</sup> Select a product
that is available in several brands or varieties, for example, strawberries,
apples, chocolate chip cookies, or potato chips. Make a list of the criteria
that each sample will be graded on, such as sweetness, tartness, texture,
crunchiness, or color, as well as how it will be graded. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dole out the samples without letting the
children know which is which, to avoid predetermined bias. Have them grade each
sample on the criteria chosen. When all tests are done, reveal which brand or
variety corresponds to each test and determine each child’s favorite in a blind
taste test.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Growing crystals is a classic earth science
project, but if a kit and chemicals with unpronounceable scientific names are
not within your budget, try using sugar and water or maple syrup to create your
edible crystals.<sup>9</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Heat sugar and water in a 3:1 ratio and stir
until sugar is dissolved completely. Add any coloring or flavor that suits your
taste, let the mixture cool in the refrigerator, and then pour it into a clean,
clear jar. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Coat a long piece of string with the sugar
liquid and suspend over the jar opening so that it hangs to the bottom of the
jar. Store the jar where it won’t be disturbed, and over the next several days
watch the crystals form on the string. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Maple syrup crystals grow even more quickly. Heat
the pure maple syrup until it thickens, and then pour it over a bed of ice or a
chilled plate to see crystals form in minutes. When the candy crystals have
grown large enough to suit your child, let him try his homemade candy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">If you have ever been a kid, you know that
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are an indispensable feature of childhood. What
you may not know is that if you can put aside your mom’s admonitions for a
moment and let your kids play with their food, you can turn PB and J into a
science lesson about the layers of the earth’s crust.<sup>10</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Lay out bread, peanut butter, jelly, and honey,
and give each child a blunt dinner knife or plastic knife. The bottom layer of
bread represents the rock of the inner solid core. Spread with honey, which
represents the outer liquid core, and add a second layer of bread to represent
the lower mantle. Spread a layer of peanut butter to represent the asthenosphere,
spread jelly to represent the upper mantle, and the top bread layer will
represent the earth’s crust. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">You may also choose to cut the sandwich
diagonally and push, pull, and slide the pieces to demonstrate divergent,
transform, and convergent boundaries in plate movements. Once the science demonstration
is over, lunch is on! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">2. Anne Marie Helmenstine, P. (June 30, 2012) <i>Make
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Marie, Ph.D. (June 30, 2012). </span><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-no-proof: yes;">Stove Top Frozen Pizza Science
Experiment</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-no-proof: yes;">. Retrieved from About.com Chemistry: chemistry.about.com/od/foodscienceprojects/ss/Stove-Top-Frozen-Pizza-Science-Experiment_2.htm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">4. Lipoff, Sarah. (June 30, 2012). <i>Edible Color
Wheel</i>. Retrieved from Education.com:
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">5. Howard, Todd and Nick Hoffman. (June 30, 2012). <i>The
Incredible, Edible Cell</i>. Retrieved from Access Excellence at the National
Health Museum: www.accessexcellence.org/AE/ATG/data/released/0251-NickHoffman.<i>
Jello 3-D Animal Cell Craft</i>. (June 30, 2012). Retrieved from Enchanted
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model that is made with Rice Krispie Treats and candy</i>. (June 30, 2012). Retrieved from Hub Pages: hteacher.hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Biology-Science-Project-for-Kids-An-edible-skin-model-that-is-made-with-Rice-Krispie-Treats-and-candy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?</i> Retrieved from Education.com:
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Marie, Ph.D. (June 30, 2012). </span><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-no-proof: yes;">Maple Syrup Crystals</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-no-proof: yes;">. Retrieved
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tamara lives in
western Oregon with her husband, Christopher, and homeschools William and
Tessa. She taught elementary grades in public school settings for seven years.
When she is not teaching or writing, she enjoys reading and volunteering at
church. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">She considers teaching her children to “love
the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and their
neighbor as themselves” as their most important educational goal. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">To connect with
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4K9rvmO1lhSte__1zm21D-0QyIlZK1LFEoWe1_vqWYj_7KoysGkoCZkuxuuuxOGqqVC9uNEuBOc1-f1fBp1Txs19BKhRWMgxRgr07MP3pnW3-m6rS7DRd_CtAnokdHLvwKF7MKu9IwU/s1600/Homeschool+blog+science+experiement+boiling+water.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4K9rvmO1lhSte__1zm21D-0QyIlZK1LFEoWe1_vqWYj_7KoysGkoCZkuxuuuxOGqqVC9uNEuBOc1-f1fBp1Txs19BKhRWMgxRgr07MP3pnW3-m6rS7DRd_CtAnokdHLvwKF7MKu9IwU/s1600/Homeschool+blog+science+experiement+boiling+water.PNG" width="213" /></a>Brrrrrrrr.....!! Baby it's cold outside!<br />
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Here in Chicago-land it is -2* and with the windchill it is -22*. <br />
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Yesterday, my boys thought it would be great to do a science experiment that they found online. The temp with windchill yesterday was -54* !!! No kidding! We have NEVER experienced this before. The boys were greatly intrigued to say the least.<br />
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Of course, a warning is issued because boiling water is involved.<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WARNING! Children should NOT do this experiment without a parent or guardian!</span></b><br />
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"When it's cold outside, there's hardly any water vapor present in the air, whereas boiling water emits vapor very readily that's why it's steaming," Seeley says. "When you throw the water up in the air, it breaks into much smaller droplets, so there's even more surface for water vapor to come off of.<br />
"Now, cold air is very dense, and this makes its capacity to hold water vapor molecules very low. There's just fundamentally less space for the vapor molecules," Seeley explains. "So when you throw the boiling water up, suddenly the minus 22 air has more water vapor than it has room for. So the vapor precipitates out by clinging to microscopic particles in the air, such as sodium or calcium, and forming crystals. This is just what goes into the formation of snowflakes."</blockquote>
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Stats interest me, especially stats about homeschooling. </div>
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Here is one that I am particularly interested in. I suppose it is because my husband and I are in full time ministry. (Or however you want to word that.)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homeschooled: 94%<br />Public Schooled: 15%</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>94% of homeschoolers keep the faith</b> and 93% continue to attend church after the high school years. But a shocking <b>75% to 85% of Christian children sent to public school drop out of church</b>, and do not hold a Christian worldview after high school graduation.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(Stat quoted from: <a href="http://christianhomeeducation.org/publicschools.html" target="_blank">Christian Home Education</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Twenty of them continue in "the faith" or going to church after they graduate.</span><br />
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This stat is astounding!</span> </b></span> Over and over I hear on Christian TV and radio, "Why are our children leaving the faith/church?" <br />
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Well, lets look at the facts. Most of them are being sent to the public school. What do they learn in public school? A lot more than educational stuff! I know this first hand because "I were one!" LOL. <br />
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Sadly, parents <b><span style="color: red;">actually think</span></b> that they are sending their kids to school to get an education... to get book smart. If they think that teachers are only teaching what is in the text book (which can't be trusted these days... times have changed sista!) they are fooling themselves. <br />
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How is it even possible for a teacher to teach and not give their opinion. I wonder if teachers announce that something is their "opinion" every time that they give it so that the child can easily sift through what is said and toss the junk?<br />
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I will conclude... for now... with a verse out of Scripture (highlight mine).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luke 6:39-40</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-6-39" id="en-NASB-25186" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And He also spoke a parable to them: <span class="woj">“<span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-25186AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></span>A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit?</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="text Luke-6-40" id="en-NASB-25187" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="woj"><span class="versenum" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">40 </span><span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-25187AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></span><span style="background-color: cyan;">A<b> </b>pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.</span></span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Here in South Africa we cannot imagine a
lifestyle where children are not outdoors most of the time. Some of my friends who come from other
countries have told me how it took them a long time to get into the mindset
that the “place for children to play is outside—not inside.” The great
advantage of the outside is that one needs far less toys for entertainment. It
never ceases to amaze me how children really <i>play</i> with almost nothing when they are outdoors. As long as there
is a three-dimensional space where they can move forwards and backwards, run,
hop, jump, and climb to move up and down (as in trees)—if you then add a bit of
soil, sand, and water together with a few sticks and stones and leaves and
stuff—children will never be bored! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our
children here in South Africa grow up outside . . . with bare feet on grass,
mud play, tree climbing and sunshine all year ’round! It is a privilege we
mostly appreciate when our children get fidgety by the hour in those rare times
of continuous rain for three days. Charlotte Mason encourages being in nature,
doing what she calls “nature study,” which is quite natural for children to do
if they are out in nature a lot. If you do not have your own backyard, then do
put in some extra effort to get into nature as much as possible by going to a
park or forest or beach or even a neighbor’s yard. For now I am going to assume
that most of the readers have access to their own nature area, and I’ll give
some practical ideas to set up an outdoor environment for keeping children of
all ages productively busy (from baby phase to teenager phase).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First,
<i>ensure that the basics are available</i>:
open grass, water, soil, sand, trees, and rocks. Trees will be even more
enjoyable if they are of the sort one can climb. Water does not have to be a
swimming pool, and when children are small, even just a bucket filled with some
water is sufficient; water features, such as fountains, are also very
entertaining and relaxing. If you have these basics, living things such as
insects, birds, lizards, spiders, etc. will quickly inhabit your backyard,
making it an outdoor observatory for nature study.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add interesting
play, provoking things</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> such as a climbing frame, swings (homemade
ones can be made, e.g., knotted ropes or a tire fastened with ropes), a tree
house, tires, bamboo, a hose pipe, and pets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Provide
an <i>area where they can roller skate or
ride bikes </i>or practice throwing a ball through a loop. Set up a net for
kicking a ball into.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Involve your
children</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
from a young age in helping you when you have your own vegetable or herb
garden, flowers, bonsais, orchids, or whatever your green thumbs like to grow.
If you are an animal lover, all sorts of pets and other small animals can
provide lots of learning opportunities for caring and can even develop into a
business later, e.g., raising birds, chickens, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There
are so many <i>opportunities for productive
(paid) work </i>in a garden; you can decide if you want to add them as basic
chores or regard them as “extra,” paid chores. Mowing and maintaining the lawn;
varnishing wooden structures, chairs, tables, or other furniture; painting
permanent structures; annual tree planting or trimming; adding fertilizer on
regular basis to grass or beddings; cleaning the fish pond; raking up autumn
leaves; and weeding flowerbeds are examples of outside chores that children can
carry out successfully—and they’re fun too! Projects for older children could
include building a tree house, swings, ladders, and structures for imaginary play,
e.g., boats, tents, prisons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Do things
outside regularly</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">: have picnics lunch or dinner outside, do
art outside, read on a blanket or a swing or on the grass, have tea under a
tree, play badminton, play ball games, pitch a tent and camp in your backyard
with a real fire to cook a meal on, watch the stars and seek out
constellations, or study the moon’s cycle for a month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Teach your
children observational skills</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> as you do this yourself. For
example, highlight changes in seasons and nature every time you are outside;
watch the leaves fall; experience the warmth, the cold, changes in light,
length of day, and how much the wind is blowing; and observe how much or little
rain falls and then talk about God’s design for seasons of growth and rest.
Learn to observe weather in all its forms. <i>Matthew 6:28 (AMP) says, “</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Consider the lilies of the field and learn thoroughly how they grow.”</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Intentionally let
nature study be part of “school”</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">—apart from conducting science
experiments outside, have your child prepare a speech/report about your own
bird gardens as part of your science studies, or do a work project when trying
to attract birds to the garden, e.g., building a feeder, or teach your children
how to prepare the garden soil for the new planting season—as you do it
together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Being
outdoors is healthy and good and provides many informal learning opportunities
with little effort! Both children and adults will benefit from being outdoors
more. I truly believe God is revealing to us His character, wisdom, and wonder
in nature, so getting out in nature often will have an impact on our souls and
spirits. You will not be untouched when you “look out for God” in nature. Let
us help our children also to have this experience as we allow them outdoor fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The meadows are clothed with flocks, the valleys also are covered with
grain; they <b>shout for joy and sing </b>together” (Psalm 65:13, AMP).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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get dirty! This is very important, and it will prevent grief (yours, not theirs)
if you dress them appropriately beforehand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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them some time to get into the play, even if it takes a while. Sometimes they
need to warm up a bit before they really start to build “that dam” you
suggested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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them to do what they want to do. Sometimes they just want to sit a while on the
swing. That is okay. Offer them that quiet time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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them to collect things. This is a hard one, and I agree that one should have
limits and rules, e.g., snakes are not allowed in the house and spiders cannot
roam free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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them to explore and experiment with nature. This does not include allowing them
to torture or destroy any animal or plant, but do allow them the odd breaking
of a rock to see what is inside or carefully taking apart a flower or seed to analyse
the intricate design for themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the season of life I now live, as a South African homeschool
mother of three precious children and happily married. I love to research and read wholesome,
intelligent, and value-adding information, and I enjoy sharing what I learn.
Find support to continuously improve
your homeschool on my website, <b><a href="http://www.homeschooling-curriculum-guide.com/">www.homeschooling-curriculum-guide.com</a></b>,
pointing YOU in the right direction, whether you are just starting out or have
been doing this for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-20410597204476921672013-11-14T11:51:00.001-06:002013-11-14T11:51:35.334-06:00What are you creating in your "home educating" lifestyle?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How many homeschoolers do you know? Do you know their children very well or do you mostly just associate with the parents? Do you know your children very well?<br />
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I ask these questions just to get you thinking... and myself as well. I don't know a lot of homeschool families. At least not as many as most do. I've only been part of a co-op or group a couple of times and I've homeschooled our boys for their whole lives (17 years). They say it's not healthy to go it alone but that's basically what I've done. Live and learn...<br />
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Anyway! I do know enough homeschool families to observe their "style" and the attitudes of their children. It has been my observation that the kids whose parents have chosen to do a strict "school at home" or sit the child down to a teaching video.... learn this... learn that... type of style, are resentful. The children I know, from about 3rd grade up to now graduated, don't want to be homeschooled or wish they weren't.<br />
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Many of those families have created resentment, bitterness, rebellion... That's the sad news, but there is hope! <br />
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If our children aren't learning "the way THEY should go" and are only learning what has been pre-<br />
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programmed and put in front of them, how could they be happy? <br />
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There are so many learning styles and topics that interest us all as individuals, that if we all have to learn the same stuff, the same way, MANY will feel unfulfilled and not happy with their education.<br />
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Unfortunately, I wasn't taught that learning is a lifestyle nor was I encouraged to pursue to learn about things that I am interested in. As an adult who graduated from a less that great public school, I have supernaturally acquired the desire to continue to learn! I am so excited about learning now that I can learn (for the rest of my life) on my own terms! <br />
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I can, and do, learn everyday in the way that God made me! Say I want to learn a new jewelry <br />
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making technique (I do own my own business: <a href="http://www.janetpowers1.etsy.com/">www.janetpowers1.etsy.com</a>) and someone tells me that I have to learn "this particular" technique. Not only that, but I have to sit down to a text book and read how to make this new design using only this book. Well, chances are, I won't be learning that technique! That's not how I was wired!<br />
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How can we expect our children to learn this and learn that and do it only this particular way when God has wired us all so differently? <br />
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I understand that people NEED to be educated but why does it have to be so stringent? Why can't <br />
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we loosen up a bit and let our children learn... REALLY learn?<br />
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I want to challenge you with this:<br />
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Pick one day a week... say Friday's... and let your child learn whatever they want and however they want. <br />
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If they learn best by doing, let them pick a topic and make a lapbook!<br />
If they learn best by seeing, let them pick a topic and watch videos. <br />
If they learn best by reading, let them pick a topic, go to the library and get a bunch of books!<br />
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Then, after a few weeks of LETTING your child learn, ask them questions and let them give you an oral report. Don't bug them every week. Don't let them know it's an oral report. Just let them tell you what they have learned about the topic that they chose.<br />
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I believe you will be amazed. Your child will blossom. You will spark a love for learning when your child gets to learn about what interests them in the way that "he should go."<br />
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If you try this, I'd like to hear about it. Leave a comment ok?!<br />
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I am wondering how your summer is going as a homeschooling family. Is there any learning going on? Sometimes we head into summer with great aspirations to continue "school" and "do school" through the summer. <br />
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I have found that if I help to create and encourage the boys to have a lifestyle of learning, they will do exactly that and we don't have to "do school." When they were younger, it was important to make sure they kept up on their times tables, reading and things like that. Now that they are in high school, that is all changing! <br />
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Over the last couple of years, I have let go of the strict school schedule and have tried to instill a love for learning. I don't necessarily want the boys to have a love for studying a textbook and taking a test. In my experience, that goes into some sort of temporary bank in the brain and in the not so distant future, is let out. <br />
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Instead, I want the boys to love learning. When you love to learn, you explore. In order to explore, you have to open your mind to other possibilities and outcomes. When you do that, the unexpected often happens and then... you learn! In that process, you apply yourself and when you experience something, it seems to stick and you remember it.<br />
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Being a lifelong learner is so beautiful! I know a few very intelligent men who continue to learn in their "old age." (At least, that is what the world would say of them.) I personally think they are young. Their minds are beautiful and young. How can a mind stay young and be "old" at the same time? <br />
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These guys don't get stuck in their ways. They are open to other ideas. Even in their "old age" they continue to WORK and to learn. That's right! Neither one wants to retire and they both love for others to "use" and benefit from their intellect. They are always willing to look into a problem and help. These gentlemen not only help, but they teach you as they help you so that you can learn from the experience as well. <br />
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That's the way problems and situations become learning tools.<br />
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I think that is beautiful! That is what I desire for my children, and myself quite frankly. I want them to love to explore! I want them to love to learn something new. I want them to learn and for others to benefit from their experience and intellect. I want them to teach as they sort through issues.<br />
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That being said, our big aspirations to "do school" in summer usually get flushed. Nice talks, genuine learning opportunities, and exploration step in and do the job that no textbook or test can do. <br />
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My advise it to trust God and step aside! Let the Holy Spirit lead your child into a life of learning and exploring. ...and while you're at it, let Him lead you there too!Miss Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10823824102742294403noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235826142789813579.post-31173431599034399842013-05-30T19:40:00.001-05:002013-05-30T19:40:42.597-05:00Homeschool mom, this guest post is for you! Heroes Raising Heroes By Jennifer Hoskins<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Have you ever felt as if you are spinning
your wheels instead of changing the world? Many of us start off as
homeschooling parents full of fire, raising children to the glory of God with
vision and mission. Though it’s a scary feat, we are ready to take on this
great call and educate our children! Then, something happens—routine and daily
life! Many parents have subsequently hit a wall after the initial passionate
charge into homeschooling, wondering what the next step is and what really
matters. I challenge you with this truth: Through this blessed routine and
daily life, heroes are grown, world-changers are sculpted, and the foundation
of a new Godly generation is created. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let me introduce you to a mighty hero of
our faith whose name you likely have never heard before. Jewell Cunningham was
a mother, a pastor’s wife, and daughter of God. Every Saturday, with her three
children in tow, she accompanied her husband as he faithfully practiced
open-air preaching in their community. Afterward, she opened her home for Bible
study to the people who had listened to her husband share the Gospel. She
welcomed them with faith-filled hospitality and gingerbread cookies. The next
day, Jewell would welcome the visitors to her husband’s church, as well as help
tend to the congregation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jewell Cunningham was a woman of vision and
sacrifice. She demonstrated humility and grace. She was both Mary and Martha,
seeming to balance them quite well. Her children watched her as she went about
her life and they grew closer to God. Their faith grew as they watched and
heard her pray. She was a woman bold in her faith, both quick to her knees and
quick to take action. Her children watched her as they pursued the Lord and
grew under her care. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">One day God allowed Jewell to see the fruit
of her primary ministry of motherhood. Her son, Loren Cunningham, was founder
of one of the largest mission organizations in the world, Youth with a Mission,
better known as YWAM. Loren had a call from God to bring young people to all
the shores of the world sharing the Gospel with every nation, tribe, and
tongue, a goal he has achieved—and then some. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Had it not been for Loren watching his mother,
Jewell, walk out her faith daily, he may not have taken seriously this call,
and many never would have heard the Good News of Jesus. Jewell is a silent hero
of our faith, and I am sure she was richly rewarded the day she arrived in
heaven. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Many may look at Loren as being a hero of
our faith. After all, he has changed the look of youth missions by motivating
several generations of men and women to look beyond their backyards and take
the Gospel to all of the world, and he has remained faithful to the cause of
Christ all of his life. He is surely one whom we should respect when it comes
to spreading the Gospel. If we look just at Loren’s public missionary life, we
would miss the big picture, the picture of parents investing in their son and
modeling a life laid down before the cross. Jewell Cunningham was a mother who
was faithful to her Savior, faithful to her family, and faithful to the Great
Commission; she was one who trained her son well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recently I spoke with a friend who is a
veteran homeschooling mom of five children. She told me how she had a passion
for missions from a young age. She desired the life of serving foreign people
groups in faraway lands. She wanted so badly to share the Gospel with the whole
world. However, every time she tried to pursue missions, the doors closed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">She stayed home, teaching her children, and
I am sure that on many days she wondered, <i>Is
this it?</i> Fast-forward to today. Her five children are grown, and all of
them, in one way or another, are missionaries. Some live full-time in the
mission field, and others go on mission trips around the world, all burning
with a passion to share the Gospel. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">This past Sunday, my friend’s daughter
stood in front of our church sharing about her recent trip to India. She was
brokenhearted about the people she had seen and about the churches that are
under persecution, and she wept for the people lost in false religions. Her
mother hugged her there on the stage, and I got a glimpse into why the Lord had
never sent my friend onto the mission field: She had five missionaries growing
up in her home whom she trained to love the Lord and to do anything He calls
them to do. Now there are <i>five</i>
world-changing missionaries as opposed to just <i>one</i>. Just as Jewell Cunningham modeled her love for the Lord daily,
my sweet friend did as well. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jewell had no idea who Loren would be as
she traveled through life day to day, and my friend is now watching as all of
her five children have picked up her passion for missions around the globe.
Both mothers’ goals were the same: to raise their children to love God first,
everything else second. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The last great hero of the faith may be
someone you’ve never thought of as heroic. This is a person called by God to
shepherd His children to His feet so that He can take their hands and direct
them to their mission fields, a person who would lay down his or her life for
those children, just as Jesus laid His life down for us. A person who is a bold
missionary, ensuring any little ones brought up in his or her home will walk away
with knowledge of Who Jesus is and what He did on the cross—armed to
evangelize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">In order to see this hero, you must get up
and walk to the closest mirror, look deep into your reflection’s eyes, and see
the picture of a hero God has placed in your home. The hero of our faith I want
to introduce you to is you, the homeschooling parent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jenn
Hoskins is a wife, homeschooling mom of six, and founder of Mommy Evangelism, a
ministry devoted to training moms to sharing the Gospel during the busy season
of motherhood. You can find out more by visiting www.mommyevangelism.com or
reading her personal blog at www.herdofhoskins.com. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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