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Yes, You Can Homeschool Your Kids

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Often times, I meet a mom who is frustrated at her kids and schooling systems but does not know what to do. Many parent do not think they can home school their kids, some may think you need a special education degree or child development degree to start homeschooling. That is not true. Did you know many private schools have some teachers who do not have teacher’s degree also, but they are great teachers. So you can be too.

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There are many myths and confusion about homeschooling out there, and I was one of them until I started to homeschool by 2 year old at home a few years ago. Now, I have learned a lot and this website is created for many parents such as you to show you yes, you can homeschool too. Please see our homeschooling tips and homeschooling faq articles;

If you still need further proof that you can homeschool your children, see these two videos created by HSLDA which stands for Home School Legal Defence Advocate. They are leading legal avenue for many US and International Homeschoolers to make sure you can legally and comfortably homeschool your child for your local state or country. After seeing these two videos, I can assure you you will see the way, many homeschooling parents will do. Good luck and if you have questions, ask away in comment section.

You Can Homeschool : Part 1

You can Homeschool : Part 2

Did that help? Any questions, ask in comment. Believe in yourself, You can home school, really!

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Online Charter Homeschool is Growing

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There are more and more people are homeschooling through charter school and now online education charter school to teach their kids at home. Online schooling has many benefits and some issues. Not everyone agrees, if that is a good thing or not. As debate for online charter school increases among parents, only you can tell if it works for your and your family. We like many family, use some online class, some in classroom classes and some subjects are taught at home with right homeschooling curriculum.

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Half a million American children take classes online, with a significant group, like the Weldies, getting all their schooling from virtual public schools. The rapid growth of these schools has provoked debates in courtrooms and legislatures over money, as the schools compete with local districts for millions in public dollars, and over issues like whether online learning is appropriate for young children.

One of the sharpest debates has concerned the Weldies’ school in Wisconsin, where last week the backers of online education persuaded state lawmakers to keep it and 11 other virtual schools open despite a court ruling against them and the opposition of the teachers union. John Watson, a consultant in Colorado who does an annual survey of education that is based on the Internet, said events in Wisconsin followed the pattern in other states where online schools have proliferated fast.

“Somebody says, ‘What’s going on, does this make sense?’ ” Mr. Watson said. “And after some inquiry most states have said, ‘Yes, we like online learning, but these are such new ways of teaching children that we’ll need to change some regulations and get some more oversight.’ ”

Two models of online schooling predominate. In Florida, Illinois and half a dozen other states, growth has been driven by a state-led, state-financed virtual school that does not give a diploma but offers courses that supplement regular work at a traditional school. Generally, these schools enroll only middle and high school students.

At the Florida Virtual School, the largest Internet public school in the country, more than 50,000 students are taking courses this year. School authorities in Traverse City, Mich., hope to use online courses provided by the Michigan Virtual School next fall to educate several hundred students in their homes, alleviating a classroom shortage.

The other model is a full-time online charter school like the Wisconsin Virtual Academy. About 90,000 children get their education from one of 185 such schools nationwide. They are publicly financed, mostly elementary and middle schools.

Many parents attracted to online charters have previously home-schooled their children, including Mrs. Weldie. Her children — Isabel, Harry and Eleanor, all in elementary school — download assignments and communicate intermittently with their certified teachers over the Internet, but they also read story books, write in workbooks and do arithmetic at a table in their basement. Legally, they are considered public school students, not home-schoolers, because their online schools are taxpayer-financed and subject to federal testing requirements.

Despite enthusiastic support from parents, the schools have met with opposition from some educators, who say elementary students may be too young for Internet learning, and from teachers, unions and school boards, partly because they divert state payments from the online student’s home district.

Other opposition has arisen because many online charters contract with for-profit companies to provide their courses. The Wisconsin academy, for example, is run by the tiny Northern Ozaukee School District, north of Milwaukee, in close partnership with K12 Inc., which works with similar schools in 17 states.

The district receives annual state payments of $6,050 for each of its 800 students, which it uses to pay teachers and buy its online curriculum from K12.

Saying he suspected “corporate profiteering” in online schooling, State Senator John Lehman, a Democrat who is chairman of the education committee, last month proposed cutting the payments to virtual schools to $3,000 per student. But during legislative negotiations that proposal was dropped.

See source and full article here: NY Times

Online curriculum has its benefits and issues. Many homeschooler and public school teacher use combination of online curriculum to use 100% online schooling or supplement their educational process. If you choose online curriculum, make sure it is from reputable company with options to change curriculum choices just in case it does not work with your child’s learning style.

Check out:

Distance Education: A Systems View of Online Learning

Engaging the Online Learner: Activities and Resources for Creative Instruction

How do you educate your child at home?

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Where To Get The Best Homeschool Curriculum Packages

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If you’re new with home schooling education, finding the right homeschooling curriculum package for your child can be a bit of a challenge. Before you find the right homeschooling programs for your child, assess your kid first. Know his level of learning and all his learning needs. You may find that these particular education resources may be okay for him and this one is not. Assessment is indeed key to the success of homeschooling.

Internet is an extensive place to find the right curriculum package for you child. Try to be meticulous however as not to force your child into a curriculum is not approppriate for him. Certainly, the best homeschool curriculum packages are Customized for your child based on his learning needs. This include his learning capabilities, needs, and desires. Consequently, it will motivate, challenge and enrich your child’s learning experience.

However, if for some reasons you do not want to customize your child homeschool education, you may opt for pre package homeschool curriculum. This means that you just have to choose from the package choices available for preschool, high school and so on and so forth. Moreover, you may alternate subjects also, again depending on your personal and your child’s preference.

What does a Homeschool Curriculum Package includes? In a homeschool curriculum package, it often includes, but is not limited to the Teacher Materials as well as the Students Materials. In the former, expect to see manuals, teacher editions and keywords answers and the like. On the other hand, the latter include text books, worksheets and work books.

Tips on Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum Package:

Before you purchase a homeschool curriculum package online or from your local stores, you may check these tips to guide you in choosing a home school program for your child.

First, you need to know your child’s current condition. Determine your child’s learning needs and your short term and long term goals. Assess your child if you’ll be homeschooling a child for a year or more. In addition, know if you want to teach your child according to the Christian philosophy, another faith or secular.

Second, try to discover your core values. Understanding your core values as well as your child would greatly influence your homeschool curriculum choices. Find out your views on education, your role on your child’s education, your child’s responsibilities and even what success means to you.

Third, be at ease with one or more of the home schooling methods. Don’t give up that easily and try not to change methods every now and then. You’ll know what fits you and your child because the right one would show your core values mentioned earlier. Here are some of popular home schooling methods or approach that you may adapt: Literature or Textbooks, Self-teaching, Unit Study, Principle Approach and Delight Directed.

Fourth, select your home school curriculum and make adjustment. Do not let the product of someone else’s core values become a hindrance for your child to be successful. Don’t waste time with what you don’t need.

Finally, do not overstress yourself and your child. Remember that homeschooling should be fun and a memorable time for you and your child.

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What To Do For Field Trip Ideas

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My kids learn a lot when we travel, and as a parent and teacher, I love the aspect of finding new ways to teach new things in fun way. Field trip are local or far away travel vacation that are educational as well as they are fun for all.

Here are some free and cheap Field Trip Ideas for every parent.

Here are a few more free and frugal field trip ideas:

local restaurant
Post Office
Camping
The City Building
Local Manufacturing Plant
Car Dealership
Restaurant or Pizza Place
Visit a sports team
Animal Shelter
Veterinarian
Recycling Center or County Dump
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen or Local Ministry
Newspaper
Nursing Home
9-1-1 Call Center
Rock Quarry
Courthouse
Waste Treatment Plant
State Park
Fish Hatchery
A Jeweler
Tree Farm
Seasonal Fruit Farm
National Park or Battlefield
Historical Landmarks or Structures
Bee Keeper
Hardware Store
State Highway Patrol
Your State Capital
A Local Artist’s Studio
Manufacturing Plants
Local Craft Store classes
Historical Homes,
Churches, Temple etc
Beach
Museums
Lake, River
Farm
Aquarium
Petting zoo
Hay Rides
Gardens
Hiking
Bird Watching
National Parks
Theme Park
Visiting relatives
Other culture and Countries
Train Rides
Boat Ride
Road Trips
Visiting work place of relative
Skiing
Planetarium
Science Museums
Local Fair
Food Festivals
Harvest Festivals

Okay only stopping thing is your imagination as you can see, kids and parents can have lot of learning opportunities. Some of the field trip activities may not be free or cheap but most of them are. You do not have to spend a lot of money to have fun or teach your kids through field trip.

Further Information check out:

Weird U.S.: A Freaky Field Trip Through the 50 States

The A to Z Guide to Home School Field Trips

Ten-Minute Field Trips, Third Edition : Good old fashioned outdoor field trip

Out of the Classroom and into the World: Learning from Field Trips, Educating from Experience, and Unlocking the Potential of Our Students and Teachers

Did I miss any ideas? How do you plan your field trips with kids?

This is from site Travel Ideas with kids . As a homeschooling family, we do lot of learning through museum, field trip travel that are fun, with hands on experience that kids enjoy exploring and learn by doing. My kids look forward to such a hand on experience and learn a lot.

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Robinson Self-Teaching Homeschool Curriculum

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What is Robinson Self Teaching Homeschooling Curriculum?

When I first heard about Dr Robinson’s self study homeschooling curriculum, I had to do more research as I did not know much about him or his study method before buying anything for my child to teach. What I found was interesting and inspiring indeed.

Dr. Robinson is a scientist who works on various aspects of fundamental biochemistry, nutrition, and preventive medicine. He is President and Research Professor of the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine. His wife Lauralee, who was also a scientist, homeschooled their children until her death in November 1988, when the children were 12, 10, 8, 6, 6, and 16 months. During the past ten years, Dr. Robinson and the children have continued their homeschooling by developing a program entirely based upon self-teaching.

Here is a write up from Robionson site itself saying about his Robinson Self Teaching Homeschooling Curriculum.

From phonics to physics, these 22 CDs and a set of Saxon math books are all that you need to give your children a superior education. You can use this curriculum to supplement your children’s current schooling or as a stand-alone education using the included self-study methods.The Robinson children teach themselves (as do the 60,000 children now using this system) so well that their 11th and 12th grade work is equivalent to high quality 1st and 2nd year university instruction in science, history, literature, and general education.

They also teach themselves study habits that do not depend upon planned workbooks, teacher interaction, and other aids that will not be available later in life.

They teach themselves to think.

Dr. Robinson has spent less than 15 minutes per day teaching all six children…

Many home schools are limited by the burden of teaching that is placed on parents. Dr. Robinson has spent less than 15 minutes per day teaching all six children ages 6 through 18. Yet, both of his oldest students scored over 1400 on the SAT (over 1500 on the new SAT) and received two years of advanced placement in college. The younger children are doing as well.Teach your children to teach themselves and to acquire superior knowledge as did many of America’s most outstanding citizens in the days before socialism in education.

Give children access to a good study environment and the best books in the English language and then get out of their way! All Curriculum books may be viewed on the computer screen and printed with included software.

This unique curriculum will save you hours of teaching time each day and will give your students an opportunity to develop superior knowledge and life-long study habits.

One caution do not use this curriculum unless you are willing for your children to be academically more learned than you.

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So what is so special about this course? And why does it make it a good choice for any homeschooler?

Robinson Self-Teaching Homeschool Curriculum

There are several keys to learning, one of them that I believe in that a child learns by example, by seeing. I never taught or had class on my child how to stand and walk on two feet. My son did that simply by observing his parents and others around him. Environment has to be right, new positive habits needs to be created with right curriculum and quality books.

This course, says this is the only and one curriculum you will need to teach your kids. I personally think my kids need other stuff as well, but this comes darn close to it as it has vast information and knowledge that kids needs for KG to 12th grade. From phonics to physics, these 22 CDs and a set of Saxon math books are all that you need to give your children a superior education. You can use this curriculum to supplement your children’s current schooling or as a stand-alone education using the included self-study methods. The Robinson children teach themselves (as do the 25,000 children now using this system) so well that their 11th and 12th grade work is equivalent to high quality 1st and 2nd year university instruction in science, history, literature, and general education.

What is Included in the Curriculum?

120,000 Page Library Resource 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica 1913 Noah Webster’s Dictionary 2,000 Historic Illustrations 6,000 Word Vocabulary Teacher Progress Exams Keyed to Books Outstanding Science Program Very High Academic Quality Proven Methods of Self Study.

Printable books/materials on CD
Complete Course of Study
12 Years of Education – 22 CDs
120,000 Page Library Resource
1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica
1913 Noah Webster’s Dictionary
2,000 Historic Illustrations
6,000 Word Vocabulary Teacher
Progress Exams Keyed to Books
Outstanding Science Program
Very High Academic Quality
Proven Methods of Self Study
Vocabulary, Phonics, and Math Flash Cards

Here are a few sample of books by some of the best authors included in the curriculum

The Life of George Washington by Josephine Pollard. “The main purpose of the work [is] to give to its young readers a distinct and vivid idea of the exalted character and priceless services of Washington.” Other books by Pollard: Our Hero General Grant, Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the New World, The Bible for Young People

Original Children’s Classics: Bobbsey Twins (11 volumes); Tom Swift adventures (8 volumes); 26 Horatio Alger volumes; Five Little Peppers and How They Grew; Heidi; Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms; The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades by G.A. Henty

History: Life of George Washington by Washington Irving; War Between the States by Alexander Stephens; The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government by Jefferson Davis; The Life of Stonewall Jackson by R.L. Dabney; Picturesque America: A Delineation by Pen and Pencil, 2 volumes edited by William Cullen Bryant

Here is what some of the parents have to say about the Robinson Self Teaching Homeschool Curriculum

She is enjoying learning much more By FR

I can definitely see using this curriculum through high school. I love the Robinson curriculum. We are in our third year of homeschooling, with “older” children who were accustomed to testing and quizzes and spoon-fed material. Math was miserable for the high-schooler and me until this year (we started RC on 8/4/97). She is gaining confidence and is actually enjoying it! My 11-year-old giggled at some of the antiquated phrases (“Oh, pooh!” said one of the Rover boys in book No. 16), but he is learning and developing an interest in history for the first time. I can definitely see us continuing this curriculum through high school for both of them.

He is doing better then Public School: Review by SBB

This is our first year of homeschooling our sixth grader. The Robinson curriculum was recommended by a friend in our church. The ability to work at his own level and speed has made the difference for our son. He is actually doing more work than he did in public school and is enjoying the work. I know it sounds too good to be true, I thought the same thing. But through prayer and a step of faith, I have found that the Lord will be faithful.

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If your children are learning to hate school ….

I was using all of Abeka’s stuff and their day became drudgery. They were not liking school at all and they had no time to read except for snippets of information.

Now they love history, they love math, and they enjoy reading!

When we started they had to get the definitions of the definitions because they were still dumbed down. They still have to live a dictionary but they are having a lot of fun.

I did use the Abeka language book because I needed it to correct their work. I let them use a computer to take advantage of the spell checker and a spelling game. The husband is still addicted to TV but even that is being curtailed over time. So I don’t make an issue of it.

It took about a year to make the transition to using the Robinson Curriculum but wow, what a difference.

How much this curriculum sells for?It is complete 12 years of education Curriculum:

I have seen the best price on Amazon or By Robinson site, which both sells around for $200. I think it is great value since it covers 1-12 grades and covers so much information and it is well worth it. If you order through amazon, you may get free shipping to your home.

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Cost of Homeschooling

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Homeschooling Cost can be as little in early years to very expensive, depending on how you choose to homeschool. Most parents who are into homeschooling have discovered that they do not need much money in order to be effective and successful homeschoolers.

However, when families are considering to homeschool, they have to calculate the cost first since there are several expenditures that require attention; these are not merely financial costs, but physical and emotional as well.

Generally, parents identify the economic cost and concentrate on that primarily. Teaching and learning materials have to be bought. Most likely your local school will lend you textbooks; if not, your local library is a great place to start. You can borrow books, have it photo copied and bring it home.

There also is an “emotional cost” that is involved in homeschooling as it is physically and emotionally challenging, at times stressful for the parents, as they spend a lot of time teaching their kids.

Obviously, this is the main reason why parents chose to home educate their children, however, it does not necessarily suggest that they are continuously educating and instructing their children.

To address the problem, parents must also arrange during the day a certain time allotted for their favorite past time, such as reading while the kids are out playing in the yard.

So how much does homeschooling really cost you ask? As much or as less as you want to. Here are guidelines to help you spend your homeschooling money responsibly:

1. Research and shop around. Spend time to research available teaching and learning materials before purchasing. Explore your local stores, web sites, and your local library for resource supplies and books.

2. Narrow down the field. List everything that you need down and focus on the really important ones. Books that you need to buy, others you can borrow from the library.

3. Set a budget. How much will you be able to afford? Buying materials on a monthly basis and only when the need arises may be the best option for you, than buying everything in bulk, to find out that you don’t really need some of them.

4. Stick to your list. Never purchase any homeschool material that you have not listed, you don’t need them, so don’t get carried away.

Through calculating first the cost, as well as taking the time to talk with and get other homeschool parents concepts and analysis, and discussing possibilities before starting to homeschool, parents will be much prepared for the adventure of learning together as one family. Planning in advance will bring about peace and productivity.

You can find many cheap homeschooling curriculum ideas in homeschooling reference book: Homeschooling On a Shoestring

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Homeschooling Curriculum : Early Education kit

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Curriculum For homeschooler is important aspect of teaching at home. It does not have to be expensive and yet teach your child all essential that she would learn otherwise at fine teaching institute in ideal world. Here are a few curriculum kits that I like, by asking homeschooling parents around.

The reason I like kit for curriculum is in one shot you get every subject that child is supposed to learn during that year and I do not have to go and buy other separate homeschooling materials. I may buy separate if that is something my child is interested and focus on learning about it. These curriculum choices for prefect for early education at home or supplementing with public school system, from preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade.

Here are a few best selling curriculum sets.

Your Baby can Read: Early Development

This is one of the bestselling programs for young kids before age of 1. It comes with 5 DVDs. Long-term research shows that children who are taught to read by age four, read better than same-IQ, same-socioeconomic status children who are taught at ages 5 or 6. It shows and teaches babies, toddlers, and preschoolers written language during the window of opportunity for learning language. Promotes the learning of “natural phonics”! Includes remarkable footage of babies reading.

The program is good and shot naturally. What I like is that many things are repeated for reinforcing learning for little ones. It is mostly for child under 3 years or preschool ages.

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Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World

Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World, 4th edition, focuses on the process of planning and implementing curriculum across all content areas, for children from infancy to age 8. New research, perspectives in the field, and issues of new mandated standards are covered. This edition introduces a bind- in- book CD- Rom that contains new activity plans, lesson plans, assessment forms, curriculum webs, room arrangements, and puppet patterns, as well as a four- color insert on outdoor play.

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2010 HORIZONS AOP (Alpha Omega), PRESCHOOL, PRE K KINDERGARTEN HOMESCHOOLING CURRICULUM SET

With the fun, engaging Horizons Preschool Curriculum Set, preschoolers are introduced to social studies, language arts, math, phonics, and science. To add variety and depth to this foundational curriculum, additional topics such as health and safety, arts and crafts, music, and physical education are included. This program, which is faith based and filled with hands-on activities, can be easily adapted to a variety of daily schedules and program objectives with a flexible organizational structure. The Preschool Curriculum Set contains all 180 lessons packaged in two student books, two teacher’s guides, a sing along music CD, and a resource packet. Basic flashcards and other manipulative are included in the resource packet. An optional package of recommended multimedia is available separately.

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Great Source Every Day Counts: Teacher’s Guide Grade 1

I would recommend Everyday Counts to anyone who wants to teach a lot of math in a little time each day. I used the third grade edition when teaching in the school system and saw my students’ math scores soar. Now that I am homeschooling my Kindergarten son, I am very happy to have the option of offering this experience to him, too. I only bought the Teacher Edition, so I need to create some of the items from the kit, but no big deal. Also, some of the activities need to be modified a bit for use at home instead of in a class situation with 25 contributing students. For instance, instead of a class birthday graph, we’re graphing the birthdays of our family and friends. Same result.

Click here for more information: Great Source Every Day Counts: Teacher’s Guide Grade 1

Sing, Spell, Read and Write : Kindergarten Level 1 Combo Kit

The Combo Kit is packed with enough language arts instructional material for two full years. Featuring age-appropriate lessons for the younger child, the kindergarten portion of this kit covers the first 15 steps of the 36-step Level 1 program. Two kindergarten student workbooks are included featuring larger print and fewer words per page. Topics covered include letter recognition, letter sounds, manuscript writing, and beginning reading. Boxed: 18″ x 12″ x 6″.

Sing, Spell, Read & Write is a learning-to-read curriculum that uses a 36-step program of carefully sequenced systematic, explicit phonics instruction to build fluent independent readers. The program has a proven, nationwide track record and the soundness of such an approach is strongly supported by current research on brain function, language acquisition, and reading.

You can read our review of this product here.Click here for more information: Sing, Spell, Read and Write : Kindergarten Level 1 Combo Kit

Math 1: Homeschool Kit (Homeschool Math Grade 1)

This math program provides a solid, basic foundation in math. I like the way that it integrates all different math skills throughout the year instead of isolating geometry, addition, subtraction, measurement, etc. by chapter. We have skipped lessons because they are too elementary for my seven year old.

The meeting book is nice to have for keeping up with calendar, weather, and number lines. The series provides review constantly so the child is expected to remember skills learned previously. We will continue to use Saxon Math next year. The concepts are presented in the most simplistic format, one small piece at a time. They are able to achieve mastery with one task before they move on to the next new concept. This does so much for their self-esteem and, I believe, builds in children a confidence in their math abilities that can last a lifetime.

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Manipulative Kit for Saxon Math K-3

We’ve enjoyed using the manipulatives set. My younger children love to sort the teddy bear counters and play with the pattern blocks. My issue is with the linking cubes as stated in the other reviews. We are currently using Saxon 1 and the manipulative we use the most are the linking cubes. My son and I have a very hard time putting them together. I stopped using them because they are so frustrating and make a lesson take forever with unsnapping and snapping the cubes. I’ve resorted to using the single cube blocks in my children’s Fisher-Price Trio Blocks set. If you have the trio blocks they are a great substitute for the difficult linking cubes.

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Hooked on Phonics: Learn to Read Kindergarten System

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read-Kindergarten teaches kids ages 4 to 6 the basic skills needed to become confident readers now and in the future. Along with musical audio CDs and workbooks filled with activities and stories, the program includes a library of original books, flash cards, and reward stickers kids love. PLUS, there is an interactive CD-ROM filled with activities and games designed to make learning fun.

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read-Kindergarten introduces:

* Letter sounds & short vowels

Contents include:

* 1 interactive CD-ROM with 28 fun learning games (PC and MAC compatible)
* 3 audio CDs to guide your child through the program
* 5 sets of flash cards to teach letter names, letter sounds, and sight words, and for Word Play games
* 1 workbook that includes fun activities and 17 great stories
* 24 original books to get your child reading
* 2 colorful progress posters with reward stickers
* Parent’s guide that’s easy to use

With Hooked on Phonics, you do not need to be an expert on Phonics because they teach you every step of the way ! and when i say they teach you every step of the way, i really meant every step of the way! Baby steps literally ! how to correctly pronounce the sounds and decode the words!

Click here for more information: Hooked on Phonics: Learn to Read Kindergarten System

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Free Homeschooling Videos

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As a teacher I know the value of good picture and good educational video that can enhance the learning experience. As they picture is much better compared to thousand words. Then it must be that moving pictures (video) must be worth a million words. My kids love watching videos, and sometimes I let them watch educational videos and educational games, so they think they are having fun but actually are learning at the same time.

Here are some Homeschooling free Videos for Further Learning about Homeschooler and its issues: You can check our our DVD curriculum ideas and educational posters ideas to supplement and enhance learning at home.

Sample Videos of Children’s Learning

ABC Phonics Song

Counting 1 to 10

Dry Ice Science Project

Learning Spanish

Addition and Substraction Rap

How to Tell Time (Analog and Digital)

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DVD Curriculum: Is It Right For Your Homeschooling Journey?

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If you have been homeschooling for sometimes you know that you can not possible know and teach every subject to your child. That is why many homeschooling parent uses various methods of teaching the subjects that they know little about or not comfortable teaching their child. That is why there are many co-ops, online schools and DVD schooling to supplement to education in all area.

One thing to remember that there are many DVDs and Online Stream videos available for homeschoolers, there are many private companies are selling these DVD or video on demand for educational purposes. Prices can be high, but you will most likely get series of DVDs to cover whole subject for many school years. So, if you think of it as an investment over many school years, it can be beneficial.

Things We Like about Educational DVDs:

Teaching subjects you do not know much about
Compare to onsite classes, much cheaper
If you buy series DVDs, you will get complete scope
Most series can be used for many school years, different ages
Can be reused with other child, siblings
Can be viewed again and again, until one masters the concept
Can be resold once done using it
Various topics, subjects and grade level options

Things to Consider For DVD educational Program:

Series of DVDs can be expensive investment (See above)
There are vast choices to pick from, it can be overwhelming.
If you can get a sample viewing it is best, otherwise make sure they have a good return program
Do research before buying so you do not waste money looking for right program.
Buy it from reputable company if possible.

A Few Good DVD Curriculum Suggestions:

Choosing any type of curriculum, specially videos learning is personal and individual bases. Here are a few DVDs program that we have seen, heard of or have used that we liked. There is no point writing about bad ones, as no one should be wasting money, specially homeschooler. Pick and choose what suits you and your child.

Lesson Booster 8 Series Set:

This is a complete 8 Program Series educational video program. Each Lesson Booster video presents real-life scenarios demonstrating the feelings that young students often experience, as well as present ways to cope with and handle these emotions. It is from K-7 Grade suitable.

Students will learn the importance of respect, self-esteem, anger control, and problem-solving within a school setting. These programs are created for both grades K-3 and 4-7 as a supplement to any guidance curriculum. Each program includes a DVD and a CD-ROM with a lesson plan for implementing the content.

Click here to Learn More: Guidance Lesson Booster Video Series (8 DVDs)

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The Complete English Grammar Series

This video series program is shown by Karl Weber, M.A., is a professional writer, editor, and teacher. He is the author of many popular video programs and test prep guidebooks, and has worked on books with such noted personalities as former President Jimmy Carter, Ambassador Richard Butler and more.

This Program comes with 10-volume English Grammar Series makes the tricky rules of English grammar easier to learn than ever before – whether you’re new to English or you’ve been speaking it for years! Perfect for classroom use or self-study, these DVD programs use easy-to-follow examples and practice exercises from everyday life to help you master even the most complicated English grammar topics! It is also very helpful in verbal examinations such as SAT, TOEFL, GED, and GRE.

Click here to learn more: Complete English Grammer Series (10)

The Complete Calculus Series

This is 9 videos serises that is taught by Harold D. Shane, Ph.D., who is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Baruch College, City University of New York, where he taught for over 30 years and was the Department Chair for 14 years and written many math related books, reviews and articles.

Calculus learning and teaching can be very intimidating for many. Not any more, Now you can master an entire year’s worth of college-level calculus quickly and easily with Video Aided Instruction’s “Calculus I” and “Calculus II.” The ultimate resource for AP high school students, college students, and adult learners, these sets cover the standard topics taught in calculus classes and are jam-packed with practice questions and strategies for tackling even the most challenging problems. These programs are also perfect for students of physics, economics, engineering, and other fields. Now it’s easier than ever to overcome math anxiety, earn high grades in school, or relearn forgotten math – all with your own private teacher! Nine DVDs/18 Hrs.

Click here to Learn more: Complete Calculus Series (9 DVDs)

Your Baby can Read: Early Development

The program is good but shot bit amateurish style and many things are repeated for reinforcing learning. It is mostly for child under 2.5 years.

Click here to Learn More: Your Baby can Read: Early Development

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The Complete Algebra 1 Made Easy for Students Series:

Math is one of the toughest subject for some parents to teach. If you are one of the math wiz, you may not need this program for rest of us, this is a great complete Algebra math learning and teaching series.

This DVD box set contains ten DVDs and, ten CDROMs. The titles contained are: Real numbers & exponets, Adding & subtracting real numbers, Multiplying & dividing real numbers, Variable expressions and equations, Algebra 1, made easy for students, Polynomials, Systems of linear equations, Graphing linear equations, Solving inequalities and Factoring. Everything you want to learn about Algebra in One program.

Click here to Learn more: The Complete Algebra Made Easy for Students

More Educational DVD Resources:

If you want to learn more about DVD programs, specific to age or subject, please check out below resources. I use DVD curriculum for science, reading and math. It does not replace mom the teacher, but it supplements some of the concept from professional perspective much better compared to what might have and it is much cheaper then sending your child in in-person class.

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Best Educational Posters: Enhance Visual Learning

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Posters are one way that teacher use to enhance visual learning. If you are homeschooling parent, having some of these posters on you school room wall will make a positive impact on your child learning. You can choose from many educational school material, here are 7 posters out many to choose from;