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The Perks of an Umbrella School vs. Remaining Independent
At one time or another, many homeschool families examine the possibility of enrolling in an umbrella or cyber school. An umbrella school is a homeschool program operated by public charter schools or directly by regular public schools.
10 Honest Reasons Parents Choose to Homeschool and the Politically Correct Defense We Hide Behind
There are so many reasons to homeschool. Is everyone's reason different or are there common reasons we homeschool? While there are lots of answers to smooth over any uncomfortable probing questions from strangers and sometimes family, these reasons are honest reflections of the choices of homeschooling family.
A Poetry Unit for Preschoolers
This free unit study for preschoolers features poems found in Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends as a text for 10 poetry lessons. Each lesson refers to a poem (so it helps a lot to have access to that book), includes an activity suggestion, and instructions for a writing project (mostly poems). You can use all the lessons, or just a couple.
Dear New Homeschooler
A veteran homeschooler discusses the fears, worries, myths, and pitfalls new homeschoolers may face.
Educational Java Programs
This website has interactive games to learn about money, time, patterns, fractions, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more. There are also games based on base 10 blocks, cuisenaire rods, and other manipulatives.
Online Games for Learning Math, Logic and Strategy
A list of games that make learning math concepts fun and easy.
California Homeschool Law
Discuss state and federal laws, proposed laws and all legal issues of interest to California homeschoolers. New homeschoolers (and their questions) are welcome!
Homeschooling and Libraries
This blog is written by Adrienne Furness and represents efforts to explore the homeschooling world and help librarians build good relationships with homeschooling families. Adrienne is a freelance writer and Children's Librarian at the Webster Public Library outside of Rochester, New York.
Home-School Costs Can Add Up Fast
Do the math: Home schooling is cheaper than private school, but can cost more than you think. There are ways to cut the price.
The Bates Family
This beautiful family of 19 children shares their journey with this blog.
