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Wordly Wise

by Mary Ann Kelley

Sarah Jackson A little to basic for my 3rd grader. Patricia My kids used this series when they attended school and so when we started homeschooling I just continued with the next year. There have been many times when a word is used in a book or newspaper and my oldest son will state “That was one of my Wordly Wise words and this is what it means!”. I find the stories to be very interesting too! M Thomas We have really enjoyed Wordly Wise. After some initial instruction, the student can work independently. The kids really enjoy spotting words… Continue reading »

Instead of Curriculum: The Great Courses

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…were learning on our own. The lectures are appealing, since the professors who design and present them are chosen based on their expertise and their communication and presentation ability. However, again, these are college professors, and they are basically geeking out on their favorite topics — so it helps to be a little geeky on the receiving end, which I admit, we are. Also, my kids were already well conditioned to listening to news radio, audiobooks, and recorded stories in the car and at home, so they were primed as an audience by the time they were in sixth or… Continue reading »

Instead of Curriculum

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…add to the relationship. Many parents share current favorites with their kids, demonstrating that learning is ongoing and lifelong — it doesn’t stop just because the “curriculum” runs out at twelfth grade. What do people use instead of curriculum? Books Magazines and newspapers Hands-on items — magnifying glasses, binoculars, project kits, magnets, prisms, lenses Audiobooks Internet sites and software MOOCs — Massive Open Online Courses Learning centers Museum memberships Field trips Toys and games Dress-up clothes Movies and videos Melissa Wiley also has a lovely lists of specifics — “Things to Buy Instead of Curriculum” at her blog Here in… Continue reading »

New Homeschoolers Need Old Homeschoolers

by Jeanne Faulconer

Jeanne Faulconer

…kids, homeschooling on the road, homeschooling while employed, or homeschooling gifted kids. Organizations. Make it your goal to help prospective homeschoolers connect with at least one local/regional homeschool group and one state-wide organization. Share the organization newsletter or magazine. Invite new homeschoolers to attend a conference with you. Give a gift membership to personal friends who are new homeschoolers. Provide website links to homeschool organizations. Don’t forget to consider the “flavor” of the organizations. Some have specific world views that might not be a match for the homeschoolers you’re helping. You’ll be doing a favor to them if you explain… Continue reading »

Students International Mission Trip Opportunities

by THSM Contributor

…occupationally specific ministry that correlates with career, academic, or personal interests of the participant. By working alongside full-time missionary staff in these focused environments – such as education, social work, sports, dentistry, agriculture, and micro-finance – short-term participants are able to come together cross-culturally to encounter God, share the Good News, disciple and serve the poor. The overall ministry style of Students International is relational and is therefore centered around the long term presence of our staff missionaries within the communities where there is a presence. Training materials are provided as well as personal assistance with training if requested. Bellingham… Continue reading »

HomeschoolSkedTrack.com

by Mary Ann Kelley

…trips, etc. and the hours start rack up and suddenly your school year will be cut short. The calendar will show the last day as say, April 20 and it just ends. No more assignments after that. I school regardless of how much work is done/days completed. I want the curriculum covered or school done to a certain date, etc. The good news is that this can e easily remedied by adjusting the length of your school day (assinging more hours) or lowering the time you record per subject. So, once you pass the learning curve with this it is… Continue reading »