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Resources for Struggling Learners

by Tonya on March 18, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, great links, high school, homeschooling administrative topics, language arts, middle school, reading, reviews, special needs, study aids, support systems, websites/blogs

Are you honest with your struggles? Do you openly share with other homeschoolers when things aren’t going exactly as planned?
Sadly, I’ve found if your child wins the local spelling bee quiz, or gets 1st place in the support group science fair, you’re eager to spread the excitement with all your friends and family about [...]

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Time4Learning Online Educational Program Review

by Angie on February 22, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, preschool, reviews, special needs

I had checked out the Time4Learning website many times, after hearing a variety of things about the online program.  The web-based program is designed for those who are homeschooling or for those who want to give their children extra educational enrichment after school or during the summer.
I was pleased then to be provided with the [...]

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My Top Ten List of Homeschooling Books

by Tonya on January 14, 2010

in homeschooling administrative topics, media, reviews, unschooling

I was recently asked to name my favorite homeschool book, a near impossible feat for someone who has been reading every book she could find on the subject for the last decade. So instead of naming a single favorite title, I’ve compiled a list of My All-Time Top Ten Favorite Homeschooling Books and why I would and do suggest them [...]

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The Learning Game

by amida on January 7, 2010

in arts and crafts, elementary school, family, games, how to, math, middle school, preschool, projects, reviews, science, social studies, study aids, unschooling

It’s no secret that children learn while at play, possibly better so than at other times. We take advantage of this by incorporating  the Learning Game into our lessons.
The object of the game is to collect as many tokens as possible. On his turn, each player rolls the dice, adds the digits, and moves according [...]

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Creating an Atmosphere of Learning

by Angie on December 14, 2009

in homeschooling administrative topics, media, reviews

I recently had the pleasure of being able to read Creating an Atmosphere of Learning, the first e-book by Brenda from The Tie That Binds Us. (Brenda is, of course, also a writer here at The Homeschool Classroom, amongst the many other things that she does.)
First, I have to say that I really enjoyed [...]

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The Skinny on Toolbars

by Brenda on October 23, 2009

in homeschooling administrative topics, organization, planning, projects, reviews, study aids, support systems, unit studies, websites/blogs

If you’ve heard about toolbars but don’t quite know what one is or why you would need one, let me give you the skinny on toolbars.
Toolbars are a way to stay connected to what you are interested in. If you spend the majority of your computer time looking for photography equipment and techniques then [...]

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