https://preparingyou.com/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=StacyBPreparingYou - User contributions [en]2026-07-06T12:59:11ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.44.2https://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Agriculture&diff=18984Agriculture2015-12-11T15:37:32Z<p>StacyB: /* BioIntensive Farming and Gardening */</p>
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<div>== General ==<br />
[http://www.vox.com/a/explain-food-america 40 maps that explain food in America]<br />
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== CSA - Community Supported Agriculture ==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|X_Xp6tjB2UI|320|right|Las Vegas Community Garden<br />6 min}}<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpadjzZNXMk= Inside a CSA program, part 1 RodaleNews]<br />
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== Permaculture ==<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpeLXegzEak= The Goal of Permaculture 5 Min]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKND0131d3g= TEDx Talk: Homestead Resiliency, Food Systems Regeneration 24 min]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7LcNAYBWg= 25-Year Permaculture Project 28 min]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZDnKwHQBp8= Perennial Paradise-Zaytuna Farm 32 min]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeIZwenDSvo&list=PL3Sf6WYwzdJv9FiafwmReWcOS5naBadgQ= Geoff Lawton Urban Permaculture]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSB8yxgCmU0= The Case for Permaculture - 2 Hr]<br />
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[https://goo.gl/fMfJ6s The Overstory Book]<br />
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== BioIntensive Farming and Gardening ==<br />
For great soil quality and space saving in the garden, consider biointensive gardening. The biointensive method is another great way to produce healthy organic food in your farm and/or garden. The people at [http://growbiointensive.org/grow_main.html Ecology Action: GROW BIOINTENSIVE] have come up with eight essential aspects that are the foundation of GROW BIOINTENSIVE:<br />
<br />
✧ Double-Dug, Raised Beds<br />
✧ Composting<br />
✧ Intensive Planting<br />
✧ Companion Planting<br />
✧ Carbon Farming<br />
✧ Calorie Farming<br />
✧ The Use of Open-Pollinated Seeds<br />
✧ A Whole-System Farming Method<br />
<br />
The following 9 part video series entitled GROW BIOINTENSIVE: A Beginner's Guide from John Jeavons and Cynthia Raiser Jeavons is available by [http://www.johnjeavons.info/video.html clicking here]<br />
<br />
Click the following link to learn more about the [http://growbiointensive.org/about_history.html HISTORY OF ECOLOGY ACTION]<br />
<br />
The following link will [http://growbiointensive.org/Self_Teaching.html Teach Yourself the Basics.] On this page you will find three tabs that will give a an introduction, a self-teaching handbook, as well as how-to videos. You can also watch them from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQK51X6pdwZgvpS4rSCs3ew/videos YouTube.]<br />
<br />
The [http://www.theunconventionalfarmer.com The Unconventional Farmer] website details how to use every-day items like milk, sugar, common plants and natural habitat to create fertilizers, inoculants, etc. to grow plants larger and healthier, keep pigs and fish at much greater densities without disease, reduce odor, enhance flavor of vegetables/fruits and more.<br />
<br />
== Keyline Principals or Concepts ==<br />
Keyline design is a technique for maximizing beneficial use of water resources of a piece of land. The Keyline refers to a specific topographic feature linked to water flow. Beyond that however, Keyline can be seen as a collection of design principles, techniques and systems for development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline design was developed in Australia by farmer and engineer P. A. Yeomans, and described and explained in his books [http://www.scribd.com/doc/62149486/The-Keyline-Plan-P-A-Yeomans The Keyline Plan], The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
<br />
The following is from Wikipedia<br />
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Percival Alfred Yeomans (1905 – 1984) was an Australian inventor known for the Keyline system for the development of land and increasing the fertility of that land. As a mining engineer and gold assayer, Yeomans had developed a keen sense of hydrology and equipment design. Upon his brother-in-law’s death in a grass fire, PA Yeomans assumed management of a large tract of land he later named Nevallan in New South Wales. Here he developed improved methods and equipment for cultivation. His designs won him The Prince Philip Design Award in 1974.<br />
<br />
His Keyline principles or concepts (Keyline Design) have been adopted by farm owners in almost every country in the world. Yeomans’ Keyline concepts are now part of the curriculum of many sustainable agriculture courses in colleges and universities across the world. His ideas have also been a key factor in the development of permaculture design. P.A. Yeomans wrote four books; The Keyline Plan, The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
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== Farming ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?nQVPRoRZTjQ= The Industrial Egg vs The Permaculture Egg]<br />
<br />
Working Farm - with good information from start up to profit [http://www.mofga.org/Publications/MaineOrganicFarmerGardener/Spring2011/SmallFarm/tabid/1866/Default.aspx]<br />
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== Animal Husbandry ==<br />
[http://www.preparingu.com/wiki/index.php?title=Milk Dairy Cows]<br />
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== Meat Preservation ==<br />
<br />
[[Meat Preservation]] without refrigeration<br />
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== Gardens ==<br />
Back To Eden [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGZ1Wy0WES0 Official trailer] [http://www.backtoedenfilm.com Full film]<br />
<br />
{{#ev:youtube|Ezuz_-eZTMI|320|right|TEDx: The Subversive Act Of Backyard Gardening<br />18 min}}<br />
<br />
Symbiotic relationships of plants and microbes [http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/10/mycorrhizae-plant-communication.aspx?e_cid=20130810_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130810]<br />
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[[Hand Well Pumps|Hand Well Pumps]]<br />
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===Seed Swaps===<br />
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[https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hhcseeds= Join HHC Seed Share Project]<br />
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[http://www.hisholychurch.org/network/seeds.php The Living Network - Seeds of Life]<br />
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[http://seedladynetwork.com/wp/= Seed Lady Network]<br />
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[[Image:Companion-planting.jpg|400px|left|thumb|Companion Planting]]<br />
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== Do it Yourself Home Projects ==<br />
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[https://vimeo.com/76295993= Ant Free Feeding Station]<br />
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[[Wood splitter]]</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Agriculture&diff=18983Agriculture2015-12-11T15:34:24Z<p>StacyB: /* BioIntensive Farming and Gardening */</p>
<hr />
<div>== General ==<br />
[http://www.vox.com/a/explain-food-america 40 maps that explain food in America]<br />
<br />
== CSA - Community Supported Agriculture ==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|X_Xp6tjB2UI|320|right|Las Vegas Community Garden<br />6 min}}<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpadjzZNXMk= Inside a CSA program, part 1 RodaleNews]<br />
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== Permaculture ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpeLXegzEak= The Goal of Permaculture 5 Min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKND0131d3g= TEDx Talk: Homestead Resiliency, Food Systems Regeneration 24 min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7LcNAYBWg= 25-Year Permaculture Project 28 min]<br />
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<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZDnKwHQBp8= Perennial Paradise-Zaytuna Farm 32 min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeIZwenDSvo&list=PL3Sf6WYwzdJv9FiafwmReWcOS5naBadgQ= Geoff Lawton Urban Permaculture]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSB8yxgCmU0= The Case for Permaculture - 2 Hr]<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://goo.gl/fMfJ6s The Overstory Book]<br />
<br />
== BioIntensive Farming and Gardening ==<br />
For great soil quality and space saving in the garden, consider biointensive gardening. The biointensive method is another great way to produce healthy organic food in your farm and/or garden. The people at [http://growbiointensive.org/grow_main.html Ecology Action: GROW BIOINTENSIVE] have come up with eight essential aspects that are the foundation of GROW BIOINTENSIVE:<br />
<br />
✧ Double-Dug, Raised Beds<br />
✧ Composting<br />
✧ Intensive Planting<br />
✧ Companion Planting<br />
✧ Carbon Farming<br />
✧ Calorie Farming<br />
✧ The Use of Open-Pollinated Seeds<br />
✧ A Whole-System Farming Method<br />
<br />
The following 9 part video series entitled GROW BIOINTENSIVE: A Beginner's Guide from John Jeavons and Cynthia Raiser Jeavons is available by [http://www.johnjeavons.info/video.html clicking here]<br />
<br />
Click the following link to learn more about the [http://growbiointensive.org/about_history.html HISTORY OF ECOLOGY ACTION]<br />
<br />
The following link will [http://growbiointensive.org/Self_Teaching.html Teach Yourself the Basics.] On this page you will find three tabs that will give a an introduction, a self-teaching handbook, as well as how-to videos. You can also watch them from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQK51X6pdwZgvpS4rSCs3ew/videos YouTube.]<br />
<br />
The [http://www.theunconventionalfarmer.com The Unconventional Farmer] website details how to use every-day items like milk, sugar, common plants, natural habitat, to create fertilizers, inoculants, etc. to grow plants larger and healthier, keep pigs and fish at much greater densities without disease, reduce odor, enhance flavor of vegetables/fruits and more.<br />
<br />
== Keyline Principals or Concepts ==<br />
Keyline design is a technique for maximizing beneficial use of water resources of a piece of land. The Keyline refers to a specific topographic feature linked to water flow. Beyond that however, Keyline can be seen as a collection of design principles, techniques and systems for development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline design was developed in Australia by farmer and engineer P. A. Yeomans, and described and explained in his books [http://www.scribd.com/doc/62149486/The-Keyline-Plan-P-A-Yeomans The Keyline Plan], The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
<br />
The following is from Wikipedia<br />
<br />
Percival Alfred Yeomans (1905 – 1984) was an Australian inventor known for the Keyline system for the development of land and increasing the fertility of that land. As a mining engineer and gold assayer, Yeomans had developed a keen sense of hydrology and equipment design. Upon his brother-in-law’s death in a grass fire, PA Yeomans assumed management of a large tract of land he later named Nevallan in New South Wales. Here he developed improved methods and equipment for cultivation. His designs won him The Prince Philip Design Award in 1974.<br />
<br />
His Keyline principles or concepts (Keyline Design) have been adopted by farm owners in almost every country in the world. Yeomans’ Keyline concepts are now part of the curriculum of many sustainable agriculture courses in colleges and universities across the world. His ideas have also been a key factor in the development of permaculture design. P.A. Yeomans wrote four books; The Keyline Plan, The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
<br />
== Farming ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?nQVPRoRZTjQ= The Industrial Egg vs The Permaculture Egg]<br />
<br />
Working Farm - with good information from start up to profit [http://www.mofga.org/Publications/MaineOrganicFarmerGardener/Spring2011/SmallFarm/tabid/1866/Default.aspx]<br />
<br />
== Animal Husbandry ==<br />
[http://www.preparingu.com/wiki/index.php?title=Milk Dairy Cows]<br />
<br />
== Meat Preservation ==<br />
<br />
[[Meat Preservation]] without refrigeration<br />
<br />
== Gardens ==<br />
Back To Eden [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGZ1Wy0WES0 Official trailer] [http://www.backtoedenfilm.com Full film]<br />
<br />
{{#ev:youtube|Ezuz_-eZTMI|320|right|TEDx: The Subversive Act Of Backyard Gardening<br />18 min}}<br />
<br />
Symbiotic relationships of plants and microbes [http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/10/mycorrhizae-plant-communication.aspx?e_cid=20130810_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130810]<br />
<br />
[[Hand Well Pumps|Hand Well Pumps]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Seed Swaps===<br />
<br />
[https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hhcseeds= Join HHC Seed Share Project]<br />
<br />
[http://www.hisholychurch.org/network/seeds.php The Living Network - Seeds of Life]<br />
<br />
[http://seedladynetwork.com/wp/= Seed Lady Network]<br />
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[[Image:Companion-planting.jpg|400px|left|thumb|Companion Planting]]<br />
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== Do it Yourself Home Projects ==<br />
<br />
[https://vimeo.com/76295993= Ant Free Feeding Station]<br />
<br />
[[Wood splitter]]</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Agriculture&diff=18982Agriculture2015-12-11T15:32:42Z<p>StacyB: /* BioIntensive Farming and Gardening */</p>
<hr />
<div>== General ==<br />
[http://www.vox.com/a/explain-food-america 40 maps that explain food in America]<br />
<br />
== CSA - Community Supported Agriculture ==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|X_Xp6tjB2UI|320|right|Las Vegas Community Garden<br />6 min}}<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpadjzZNXMk= Inside a CSA program, part 1 RodaleNews]<br />
<br />
== Permaculture ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpeLXegzEak= The Goal of Permaculture 5 Min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKND0131d3g= TEDx Talk: Homestead Resiliency, Food Systems Regeneration 24 min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7LcNAYBWg= 25-Year Permaculture Project 28 min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZDnKwHQBp8= Perennial Paradise-Zaytuna Farm 32 min]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeIZwenDSvo&list=PL3Sf6WYwzdJv9FiafwmReWcOS5naBadgQ= Geoff Lawton Urban Permaculture]<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSB8yxgCmU0= The Case for Permaculture - 2 Hr]<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://goo.gl/fMfJ6s The Overstory Book]<br />
<br />
== BioIntensive Farming and Gardening ==<br />
For great soil quality and space saving in the garden, consider biointensive gardening. The biointensive method is another great way to produce healthy organic food in your farm and/or garden. The people at [http://growbiointensive.org/grow_main.html Ecology Action: GROW BIOINTENSIVE] have come up with eight essential aspects that are the foundation of GROW BIOINTENSIVE:<br />
<br />
✧ Double-Dug, Raised Beds<br />
✧ Composting<br />
✧ Intensive Planting<br />
✧ Companion Planting<br />
✧ Carbon Farming<br />
✧ Calorie Farming<br />
✧ The Use of Open-Pollinated Seeds<br />
✧ A Whole-System Farming Method<br />
<br />
The following 9 part video series entitled GROW BIOINTENSIVE: A Beginner's Guide from John Jeavons and Cynthia Raiser Jeavons is available by [http://www.johnjeavons.info/video.html clicking here]<br />
<br />
Click the following link to learn more about the [http://growbiointensive.org/about_history.html HISTORY OF ECOLOGY ACTION]<br />
<br />
The following link will [http://growbiointensive.org/Self_Teaching.html Teach Yourself the Basics.] On this page you will find three tabs that will give a an introduction, a self-teaching handbook, as well as how-to videos. You can also watch them from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQK51X6pdwZgvpS4rSCs3ew/videos YouTube.]<br />
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This site details how to use every-day items like milk, sugar, common plants, natural habitat, to create fertilizers, inoculants, etc. to grow plants larger and healthier, keep pigs and fish at much greater densities without disease, reduce odor, enhance flavor of vegetables/fruits and more... [http://www.theunconventionalfarmer.com The Unconventional Farmer]<br />
<br />
== Keyline Principals or Concepts ==<br />
Keyline design is a technique for maximizing beneficial use of water resources of a piece of land. The Keyline refers to a specific topographic feature linked to water flow. Beyond that however, Keyline can be seen as a collection of design principles, techniques and systems for development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline design was developed in Australia by farmer and engineer P. A. Yeomans, and described and explained in his books [http://www.scribd.com/doc/62149486/The-Keyline-Plan-P-A-Yeomans The Keyline Plan], The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
<br />
The following is from Wikipedia<br />
<br />
Percival Alfred Yeomans (1905 – 1984) was an Australian inventor known for the Keyline system for the development of land and increasing the fertility of that land. As a mining engineer and gold assayer, Yeomans had developed a keen sense of hydrology and equipment design. Upon his brother-in-law’s death in a grass fire, PA Yeomans assumed management of a large tract of land he later named Nevallan in New South Wales. Here he developed improved methods and equipment for cultivation. His designs won him The Prince Philip Design Award in 1974.<br />
<br />
His Keyline principles or concepts (Keyline Design) have been adopted by farm owners in almost every country in the world. Yeomans’ Keyline concepts are now part of the curriculum of many sustainable agriculture courses in colleges and universities across the world. His ideas have also been a key factor in the development of permaculture design. P.A. Yeomans wrote four books; The Keyline Plan, The Challenge of Landscape, Water For Every Farm and The City Forest.<br />
<br />
== Farming ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?nQVPRoRZTjQ= The Industrial Egg vs The Permaculture Egg]<br />
<br />
Working Farm - with good information from start up to profit [http://www.mofga.org/Publications/MaineOrganicFarmerGardener/Spring2011/SmallFarm/tabid/1866/Default.aspx]<br />
<br />
== Animal Husbandry ==<br />
[http://www.preparingu.com/wiki/index.php?title=Milk Dairy Cows]<br />
<br />
== Meat Preservation ==<br />
<br />
[[Meat Preservation]] without refrigeration<br />
<br />
== Gardens ==<br />
Back To Eden [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGZ1Wy0WES0 Official trailer] [http://www.backtoedenfilm.com Full film]<br />
<br />
{{#ev:youtube|Ezuz_-eZTMI|320|right|TEDx: The Subversive Act Of Backyard Gardening<br />18 min}}<br />
<br />
Symbiotic relationships of plants and microbes [http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/10/mycorrhizae-plant-communication.aspx?e_cid=20130810_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130810]<br />
<br />
[[Hand Well Pumps|Hand Well Pumps]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Seed Swaps===<br />
<br />
[https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hhcseeds= Join HHC Seed Share Project]<br />
<br />
[http://www.hisholychurch.org/network/seeds.php The Living Network - Seeds of Life]<br />
<br />
[http://seedladynetwork.com/wp/= Seed Lady Network]<br />
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[[Image:Companion-planting.jpg|400px|left|thumb|Companion Planting]]<br />
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== Do it Yourself Home Projects ==<br />
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[https://vimeo.com/76295993= Ant Free Feeding Station]<br />
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[[Wood splitter]]</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4613Homeschooling2013-11-26T05:38:29Z<p>StacyB: /* Various Methods Overview */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
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== Homeschooling ==<br />
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One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
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Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
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Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
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If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
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FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
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=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
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'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
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* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
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* Learn New Skills<br />
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* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
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* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
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* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
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* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
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* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
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'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
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'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
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===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
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http://www.home-school.com/<br />
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Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
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===General Curriculum Information===<br />
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* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
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* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
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* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
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Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
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* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
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Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
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* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
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* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
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* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
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* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
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http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
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http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
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===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
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* Logic<br />
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http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
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* Foreign Language<br />
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http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
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http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
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http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
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http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
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* Science<br />
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http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
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http://www.superchargedscience.com Supercharged Science K - 12<br />
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* Math<br />
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http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
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http://www.mathmammoth.com Math Mammoth: Very effective and affordable. Grades 1 - 12<br />
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http://www.TabletClass.com TabletClass: Amazing video math teaching PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2.<br />
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* Geography<br />
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http://shop.fablevisionlearning.com/mapping-the-world-by-heart/fa/shop.detail/productID/2683/#.UpQpoBfiaIU<br />
<br>Mapping the World by Heart curriculum, students have a comprehensive knowledge of geography that allows them to map the world entirely from memory. <br />
<br>Grades 5-12.<br />
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* Reading<br />
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Teach Your Child To Read in 100 East Lessons<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Lessons/dp/0671631985/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385441997&sr=8-1&keywords=How+to+teach+your+child+to+read+in+100+easy+lessons<br />
<br>I can't say enough good things about this approach. There are over 1000 reviews on Amazon. Rated 4.5<br />
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===Various Methods Overview===<br />
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* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
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Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
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* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
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Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
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* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org <br><br />
http://www.tjed.org/about-tjed/video/ - 10 short videos explain this approach to education.<br />
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Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporated this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
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===More Resources===<br />
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* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
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http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
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* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
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http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
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* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
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http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
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* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
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http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
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* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
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http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
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* Toys from Trash<br />
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http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
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* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
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http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
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* Home School Buyers Co-op - The World's Largest Buyers Club for Homeschoolers<br />
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http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org<br />
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* Biblical Educator Gary North - Free book downloads<br />
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http://www.garynorth.com/freebooks/sidefrm2.htm<br />
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== [[Homeschooling]] ==<br />
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== Pocket College ==<br />
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247 lectures by Dr R.J. Rushdoony on Systematic Theology: Authority, Church, Covenant, Creation and Providence, Eschatology, Family, Salvation, Sin, The Land, The State, and Work.<br />
http://www.pocketcollege.com/index.htm<br />
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
http://www.superchargedscience.com Supercharged Science K - 12<br />
<br />
<br />
* Math<br />
<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
http://www.mathmammoth.com Math Mammoth: Very effective and affordable. Grades 1 - 12<br />
<br />
http://www.TabletClass.com TabletClass: Amazing video math teaching PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Geography<br />
<br />
http://shop.fablevisionlearning.com/mapping-the-world-by-heart/fa/shop.detail/productID/2683/#.UpQpoBfiaIU<br />
<br>Mapping the World by Heart curriculum, students have a comprehensive knowledge of geography that allows them to map the world entirely from memory. <br />
<br>Grades 5-12.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Reading<br />
<br />
Teach Your Child To Read in 100 East Lessons<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Lessons/dp/0671631985/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385441997&sr=8-1&keywords=How+to+teach+your+child+to+read+in+100+easy+lessons<br />
<br>I can't say enough good things about this approach. There are over 1000 reviews on Amazon. Rated 4.5<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org <br><br />
http://www.tjed.org/about-tjed/video/ - 10 short videos explain this approach to education.<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
<br />
http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
<br />
* Home School Buyers Co-op - The World's Largest Buyers Club for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org<br />
<br />
* Biblical Educator Gary North - Free book downloads<br />
<br />
http://www.garynorth.com/freebooks/sidefrm2.htm<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4601Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:58:42Z<p>StacyB: /* Specific Course Curriculum */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
http://www.superchargedscience.com Supercharged Science K - 12<br />
<br />
<br />
* Math<br />
<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
http://www.mathmammoth.com Math Mammoth: Very effective and affordable. Grades 1 - 12<br />
<br />
http://www.TabletClass.com TabletClass: Amazing video math teaching PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Geography<br />
http://shop.fablevisionlearning.com/mapping-the-world-by-heart/fa/shop.detail/productID/2683/#.UpQpoBfiaIU<br />
<br />
Mapping the World by Heart curriculum, students have a comprehensive knowledge of geography that allows them to map the world entirely from memory. <br />
<br />
Grades 5-12.<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org <br><br />
http://www.tjed.org/about-tjed/video/ - 10 short videos explain this approach to education.<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
<br />
http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
<br />
* Home School Buyers Co-op - The World's Largest Buyers Club for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org<br />
<br />
* Biblical Educator Gary North - Free book downloads<br />
<br />
http://www.garynorth.com/freebooks/sidefrm2.htm<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4600Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:40:27Z<p>StacyB: /* Various Methods Overview */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
* Math<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org <br><br />
http://www.tjed.org/about-tjed/video/ - 10 short videos explain this approach to education.<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
<br />
http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
<br />
* Home School Buyers Co-op - The World's Largest Buyers Club for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org<br />
<br />
* Biblical Educator Gary North - Free book downloads<br />
<br />
http://www.garynorth.com/freebooks/sidefrm2.htm<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4599Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:35:28Z<p>StacyB: /* More Resources */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
* Math<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
<br />
http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
<br />
* Home School Buyers Co-op - The World's Largest Buyers Club for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org<br />
<br />
* Biblical Educator Gary North - Free book downloads<br />
<br />
http://www.garynorth.com/freebooks/sidefrm2.htm<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4598Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:28:14Z<p>StacyB: /* More Resources */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
* Math<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
* Book: A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
<br />
http://store.tjed.org/product/books/thomas-jefferson-education/paperback<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4597Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:23:13Z<p>StacyB: /* Various Methods Overview */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
<br />
Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
<br />
Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
<br />
If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
<br />
FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
<br />
=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
<br />
'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
<br />
* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
<br />
* Learn New Skills<br />
<br />
* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
<br />
* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
<br />
* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
<br />
* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
<br />
* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
<br />
'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
<br />
===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
<br />
http://www.home-school.com/<br />
<br />
Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
<br />
===General Curriculum Information===<br />
<br />
* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
<br />
* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
<br />
* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
<br />
Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
<br />
* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
<br />
Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
<br />
* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
<br />
* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
<br />
* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
<br />
* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
<br />
http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
<br />
===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
<br />
* Logic<br />
<br />
http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
<br />
* Foreign Language<br />
<br />
http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
<br />
http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
<br />
* Science<br />
<br />
http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
<br />
* Math<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
<br />
===Various Methods Overview===<br />
<br />
* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
<br />
Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
<br />
* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
<br />
Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
<br />
* A Thomas Jefferson Education<br />
http://tjed.org<br />
<br />
Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporates this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.<br />
<br />
===More Resources===<br />
<br />
* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
<br />
http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
<br />
* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
<br />
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
<br />
* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
<br />
http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
<br />
* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
<br />
http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
<br />
* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
<br />
http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
<br />
* Toys from Trash<br />
<br />
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Template:Nav-Education}}</div>StacyBhttps://preparingyou.com/w/index.php?title=Homeschooling&diff=4596Homeschooling2013-11-26T04:06:01Z<p>StacyB: /* General Curriculum Information */</p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|b8k-x6n-NfI|320|right|The world as her school room ~ [http://www.alisonsadventures.com AlisonsAdventures.com]<br />4 min}}[[Image:Homeschool-infographic-thumb.jpg|link=Homeschooling by the Numbers|320px|right|thumb|Infographic: [[Homeschooling by the Numbers]]]]{{#ev:youtube|xJHt-m3VX6o|320|right|Seven Lies About Homeschoolers [http://www.blimeycow.com ~ BlimeyCow] - 3 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kes6KVbbeyo You Might Be a Homeschooler If...]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njsAuqL3E6Y You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGmaAKemJ8 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3]}}{{#ev:youtube|iG9CE55wbtY|320|right|TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 min<br /><br />Also recommended:<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bs43rnhI8c TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud]<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNAck0_yMCU Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?]}}{{#ev:youtube|YQiW_l848t8|320|right|John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5<br />[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_KjUiqg0Q Hour 2 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGYyV7yMpY Hour 3 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgYQM5S7as Hour 4 of 5] ~ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fxRwkBbHc Hour 5 of 5]}}[[Image:Homeschool-genius.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Everybody is a genius...]][[Image:Homeschool-gatto.jpg|320px|right|thumb|School is a twelve-year jail sentence...]]Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.<br />
<br />
== Homeschooling ==<br />
<br />
One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids". I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering. <br />
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Every Family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle. <br />
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Here's an article that may inspire you to get started<br />
http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm<br />
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If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?" http://indoctrinationmovie.com/<br />
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FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!<br />
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=== Why Homeschool? ===<br />
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'''Benefits'''<br />
* Flexibility<br />
Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.<br />
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* Community Building<br />
Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.<br />
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* Learn New Skills<br />
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* Taking Responsibility<br />
Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens. <br />
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* Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time<br />
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* Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child<br />
Education doesn't have to be one size fits all<br />
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* Limit Indoctrination by the State<br />
When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point<br />
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* For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]<br />
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'''School to fool'''<BR><br />
Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?<br />
http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php[http://www.hisholychurch.org/sermon/school.php]<BR><br />
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'''Schools as Tools''' <br />
Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/bklt/schooltools.pdf] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly<br />
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===Cooperative Homeschooling===<br />
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http://www.home-school.com/<br />
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Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.<br />
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===General Curriculum Information===<br />
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* Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:<br />
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/<br />
Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.<br />
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* Reviews & Additional Resources<br />
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/ <br />
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* Homeschool Rescource Catalog<br />
http://www.timberdoodle.com/<br />
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Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)<br />
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* Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum<br />
http://www.abeka.com/homeschool/<br />
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Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started<br />
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* Literature Based Christian Curriculum<br />
http://www.sonlight.com/<br />
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* Mennonite Inspired (Thanks Michael D.)<br />
http://www.rodandstaffstore.com/<br />
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* Self-Teaching Curriculum (Thanks Paul B.)<br />
Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.<br />
<br>http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/<br />
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* Classical Curriculum<br />
http://www.memoriapress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
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http://www.veritaspress.com/ Online Courses Available<br />
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http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php<br />
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===Specific Course Curriculum===<br />
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* Logic<br />
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http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.<br />
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* Foreign Language<br />
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http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.<br />
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http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!<br />
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http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
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http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction<br />
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* Science<br />
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http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum <br />
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* Math<br />
http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math<br />
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===Various Methods Overview===<br />
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* Methods<br />
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/home-schooling-method.html<br />
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Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)<br />
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* Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget<br />
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/homeschooling.html<br />
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Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum<br />
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===More Resources===<br />
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* Free Charlotte Mason-type lessons for k-12<br />
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http://www.amblesideonline.org/<br />
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* Old Fashioned, but pretty good stuff & free<br />
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http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/<br />
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* Introduction to Montessori Methods at Home<br />
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http://www.montessoriathomebook.com<br />
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* The Wal-Mart of Homeschool Resources<br />
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http://rainbowresource.com/index.php<br />
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* Project Based Learning Article for Homeschoolers<br />
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http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/10/18/project-based-learning-for-the-homeschooler/<br />
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* Toys from Trash<br />
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http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html<br />
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