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HS 046: 11 Tips for Raising Readers by Cindy West Mar 10, 2017

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Did you know March is National Reading Month? Because living books are so very good, every month is all about reading in our house! But in honor of this annual celebration of reading, I thought I'd take some time to share some of my best tips for raising readers.

Listen or read more at https://ourjourneywestward.com/11-tips-for-raising-readers/

HS 045: How to Avoid These Six Homeschool Planning Pitfalls by Pam Barnhill Mar 03, 2017

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Three years ago my husband was deployed with the Alabama National Guard. Since we are a Guard family, we know that it can always happen, but this one took us a little by surprise. He was tagged to go with a unit that was not his own and therefore two years earlier than what we had expected.

It's tough when you think you have two extra years to get your stuff together… and then suddenly you don't. Can I get a hooah?

Listen or read more at https://edsnapshots.com/planning-pitfalls/

HS 044 How to Bring Geography To Life for Your Middle Schooler by Pat Fenner Feb 24, 2017

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One of my kids' favorite subjects over the years has been – hands down – geography. Although they are all avid readers, there's something about the hands-on and multi-sensory approaches and applications to "real life" of this subject.

There are a myriad of ways to teach it, and an equal amount of fun, interesting and practical ways to apply it. I realize, however, that not all kids feel the same way. So if you have kiddos who may be asking "Why do we have to study geography?" or "How on earth (no pun intended!) will I be using geography when I grow up?", here are some practical ways to teach the subject.

Actually, with some of these approaches, unless you tell them, they won't even realize they are learning geography!

Read or listen to the rest at http://patandcandy.com/bring-geography-to-life/

HS 043: The Imperfect Homeschool by Colleen Kessler Feb 17, 2017

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Do you do what I do? Lament about your imperfect homeschool, while comparing yourself to others you know? Their homeschool looks perfect.

Listen or read more at http://www.raisinglifelonglearners.com/the-imperfect-homeschool/

HS 042: Beat the Yellow Bus Blues :: Combat Homeschooling Burnout by Pam Barnhill Feb 10, 2017

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Ahem. I know I can't be the only mom who has ever said, "If you can't learn this from mama, then you are just going to have to go to school to learn it." Please tell me I am not. It's possible I have even said it more than once. Homeschooling is tough. It's not for wimps or sissies, but requires strong doses of prayer, faith, and Diet Coke. And February is the toughest month of all.

Listen or read more at https://edsnapshots.com/beat-yellow-bus-blues-combat/

HS 041: 6 Tips for Teaching Early Readers by Cindy West Feb 03, 2017

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Do you have a child who began reading well at three or four years old? A child who reads far above grade level? A child who soaks in more books in a year than you've read in your entire life? Do you wonder what to do with all that advanced ability?

Just how do you proceed with gifted early readers?? Here's what I did.

Listen or read more at https://ourjourneywestward.com/6-tips-teaching-early-readers/

HS 040: The Hardest Parts of Homeschooling (That no one likes to talk about) by Alicia Hutchinson Jan 27, 2017

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I watched the other moms from the basketball team laugh about a joke I didn't get. Something about the school counselor or someone who forgot to bring treats for the class party–again. It stings a little, being the outsider. We're beings created to feel like we belong to a group of people.

I love homeschooling, I'm not saying I want to give that up just to get the joke, but it's worth noting that there are things people don't tell you when you start homeschooling–the hard stuff no one wants to mention.

Listen or read more at http://www.aliciahutchinson.com/2016/03/the-hardest-parts-of-homeschooling-that/

HS 039: Dealing with the Homeschool Meltdown by Pam Barnhill Jan 20, 2017

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I had one of those stellar mommy moments a few weeks ago. You know the ones, right? Where you are just not at your best and your frustrations (with yourself and them) only escalates your behavior into something you would rather soon forget.

Please tell me I am not the only one.

Listen or read the rest at https://edsnapshots.com/dealing-with-the-homeschool-meltdown/

HS 038: I'm Just So Glad He Didn't Sit on the Line Jan 13, 2017

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I am just so glad he didn't sit on the line …

All those years ago — the pre-school teacher would hold me after class:

"Mrs. Anderson," she'd say in a patient tone … (I was 29. I felt like I was the one in trouble.)

"He just doesn't want to sit on the line during story time."

During the drive home, my inner rebel would emerge.

What 3 year old does, really?

felt the questions bubble up.

Followed by the ideas.

And now I'm just so glad.

Listen or read more at http://www.karasanderson.com/im-just-so-glad-he-didnt-sit-on-the-line/

HS 037: The Unique Power of a Homeschool Parent: Innovation Jan 06, 2017

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Innovator is my word for this homeschool year.

in·no·va·tor ˈinəˌvādər/ noun 1. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. I am an educational innovator. I am on the cutting edge of bringing education into the 21st century. I am in the practice of creating new methods, ideas, and maybe even products.

And I am not the only one.

The power of educational innovation rests in the hands of every homeschool parent on this planet.

Listen or read more at http://www.notbefore7.com/2016/08/05/unique-power-homeschool-mom-innovation/

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