If you are interested in joining us or using the assignments in your own home school, you will want to go to the  page for more information.

The US History Assignments 2009 will be posted each Monday at this site. I posted the first assignment of our four months of state history assignments yesterday: My State History Assignment 1: Introductions. The assignments will be due on the following Friday to be postedo n personal blogs, more details below.

For this part of our history study, I have signed up Rachel, 15, Eric, 12, and Hannah, 9. They will all be doing research on our state and writing up their posts on their personal blogs. We will be starting out learning about our own state history, and then move on to other history assignments. The great thing about having an open public website like this is that you and your children can also join us if you wish.

Our Littles will certainly also want to get in our IN state history study, but because they are not yet ready to be on the computers – (ok, MOMMY is not yet ready to moderate more children who blog!) – I will be making up photo copies of worksheets and diagrams that they can learn what the others are learning. I have not yet decided if I will put them into a lapbook or go ahead and start a 3-ring binder for them for their assignments.
The US History Assignments will be posted online, and can be tailored to whatever state you choose. Upon completion, the assignments will be posted on individual blogs (or you could use it at home in a notebook or lapbook if you choose to join us in that manner!). Each week a new assignment will be posted for the student to research on their own and post on their blog. They can participate at the States History blog by leaving a link to their posted assignments.

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You can read more about how we use blogging in our home school here: Blogging To Learn

Pr 18:24
Some “friends” pretend to be friends, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

After my last post, SPP: Sorrow into Joy, Frustration to Peace, I have to give praise to the Father for the sweet, faithful girl-friends I do have. I have so many. Starting off with my daughters, who are always here for me and always concerned about me, doing extra-special things for me (and my boys too, actually!) and I am sure, always praying for me! My mother and sister, who, though we don’t get to spend too much time together, are faithful, loving and have my best interest at heart. I am thankful that Adonai has led us to this point in our relationships, and I know it is pleasing to him.

Now, for my IRL and blog friends… I will not list you all, because, honestly, I am horrible with names, which should tell you that I am bound to forget a dear friend, and I don’t want to slight anyone! Suffice it to say that I have friends I have known for the past ten years and friends I have just met who are ‘the best kind of friends”, and I am blessed to have their love, encouragement and friendship.

I just want to tell you that your emails, private messages, blog comments, Tweets – and encouraging comments to my children – are a blessing, and I so appreciate them all.

Pr 17:17
A friend shows his friendship at all times -it is for adversity that [such] a brother is born.

We were blessed yesterday, to have some online-irl friends come by and share a meal with us. After Matt told the Mr. it was Mexican steak, they felt pretty special! It was actually a very good pot of pinto chili beans. Texas chili. I am going to have to get one of them to post the recipe on Training Daughters…. Along with their homemade WW tortillas recipe! We had a very good time of fellowship. It was fun, refreshing, and I was so glad to do it again after we have talked about it for the past two months!

Contest

Anyway, Trisch and her husband have seven sweet girls, and they are having a contest on their blog. There are four ways to win. The prize in their first giveaway is a pretty handmade journal with a hand embroidered design that is appliqued to the front. There are 160pp. Take a look. It’s very pretty. You can see it at Seven Sisters.

All Scriptures taken from The Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern

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Her Pre View chats have been going on since June, but the big weekend is coming up! I am currently reviewing some In the Hands of A Child Project Packs for The Old Schoolhouse, and I am very interested in what Katie Kubesh has to say, so that will be fun.

There are two ways to attend: She wants everyone to be able to participate in this seminar. If you want to try out the seminars, this is the perfect opportunity. You can join live with a complimentary ticket to join the live audience OR you can order a ticket to access the event AND their complete Membership Site.

SO! You can sign up for FREE–you can join the live audience and receive many free doorprizes throughout the weekend. OR:

You can sign up and get MORE:

• Free gifts!
• Free bonus audios to help you get started on the right track!
• Doorprizes and Gifts ALL WEEKEND!
• Membership to our Membership Site–With lots of FREE articles, FREE Mp3 download audios (some are ready right now!), free printable planning pages, and wonderful savings from the speakers!

After the seminar, the audios from the weekend will be edited and loaded into an exclusive Membership Page that includes everything you need to get your school year off to a great start!

So, you can either join them for free and participate in the seminars or you can sign-up for the seminar and have access to many additional bonuses.  I am happy that I will be able to download all of the seminars by Mp3 after the event.

Here is a partial schedule of her seminar. If you would like to see a full schedule and all the freebies and extras you will receive for your $29.95, you can see it at her Back To School Blast page.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

8PM CST–
How to Plan and Implement Lapbooks!
Katie Kubesh from http://www.HandsofaChild.com

Friday, August 8, 2008

9AM CST–
M2S: Making the Connection Between Our
Sunday Faith and Our Everyday Life!
Kathy Butryn from Http://www.KathyButryn.com

11AM CST–
Relax!
Molly Randolph from http://www.HomeschoolwithIndexCards.com

3PM CST–
Overwhelmed? How to Simplify Home Education
Maridel Willer from Http://www.MaridelWiller.com

Saturday, August 9, 2008

9AM CST–
What Your Children Will Really NEED
Matthew Rushton from http://www.MatthewRushton.com

1PM CST–
Using Great Books to Teach and Inspire
Maridel Willer from Http://www.MaridelWiller.com

3PM CST–
Tearing Down the Walls in Your Homeschool
Cindy Rushton from Http://www.CindyRushton.com

I am also excited that she has an Affiliate Program. Another DUH to me. I am still using Amanda’s laptop, so I haven’t been able to do the extra’s, like sign up for her program, but I plan to very soon!

On another note, I am so very pleased to join Dawn and Heather this afternoon for their Stress-Buster chat at the HOTM Conference. And, I get to hear Robin Sampson tonight too!! I think I could really get into this whole online seminar thing. Won’t you join me at the Back To School Blast??

blessings!

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During Teacher Appreciation Week at Learning A-Z.com

Get Books, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Other Activities
We all owe much of our success in life to teachers everywhere. We at Learning A–Z want to thank educators the best way we know how—by opening up access to our websites. Last year during Teacher Appreciation Week, we held an Open House that provided FREE access to ALL of our educational websites. Response was so overwhelming that we are going to do it again, and for even longer!

Explore Six Websites Bursting with Materials
Each day during this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5–9, plus May 12, Learning A–Z will open one of its six password-protected websites. This will allow teachers to leisurely explore all of Learning A–Z’s resources, including our newest website for differentiated instruction, Science A–Z.

We invite teachers everywhere to sample the Internet-delivered books, lessons, activities, and worksheets—for FREE.

Enjoy Six Days of FREE Access
The websites will be open on the days indicated below, from midnight to midnight Central time.

Scroll down to the Teacher Appreciation information to sign up for the websites.

May 5
		Thousands of printable books, including leveled readers and supporting materials
May 6
		Interactive leveled reading library and online progress management system
May 7
		The most complete collection of elementary writing resources anywhere
May 8
		Custom vocabulary lessons and activities to match thousands of topics
May 9
		Skill-specific materials for students needing extra reading help
May 12
		Science units with multi-level books, lessons, experiments, and labs

blessings~

HT: Denise

This week I am writing for the Homeschool Blog Awards site. I have compiled a small list of some of the almost 6000 yahoo groups listed under Homeschooling. There is something for everybody. DeEtta left a comment saying that they move often, and online homeschool groups have provided the bulk of support for her.

Memo Monday: Online Homeschool Groups

There are almost 6000 Yahoo Groups under the Homeschooling category. You will find groups for all different formats, ages and sects of homeschooling. Some require membership to view posts and participate, and some are public forums. Once you sign up for membership, you can read through posts, post questions and meet other members who homeschool the same method or age of children you do.

I do not belong to each of these groups so I cannot personally endorse them. These are examples of some that you may be interested in. You can search for a group in your own interests by typing search words into the box on this page.

You will find a host of April and May blog carnivals listed below.

Some that I found in HOMESCHOOLING are:

bookroom

1182 Members, Archives: Membership required

The Bookroom is for homeschooling families using “living books,” the very best children’s books both in-print and out-of-print. We typically keep textbooks and “junk” reading to a minimum, encouraging our children to choose books that engage their minds, inspire their imaginations, and thrill their hearts! Book reviews, notices of helpful web sites, reviews of curriculum guides, and any other discussion directly related to a living books education are welcome! All homeschooling families are …(more)

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Homeschool_SpecialNeedsKidz

1526 Members, Archives: Membership required

THERE IS HOPE! This is a support group for those who live mainly in the USA who are homeschooling a “special needs” child, ages preschool to 19. Whether your child has ADHD, a learning disability (LD), dyslexia, emotional or neurological disorder, bipolar,tourette syndrome,deafness,autism,anxiety disorder, oppositonal defiance disorder, blindness,any type of emotional or physical handicap,etc, then this group is for you. We all have our own individual needs and problems, yet we all do share a …(more)

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homeschoolingboys

2927 Members, Archives: Public

BOYS… whether you have one, two, three or more — this is the spot to discuss their special needs. You know, like LEGOS! Click HERE for our website! (www.homeschoolingBOYS.com) To join our group you should be PERSONALLY homeschooling 1 or more boys (parent, grandparent or legal guardian), seriously considering home education, or intending to begin soon. Parents of pre-school children who intend to KEEP homeschooling are, of course, welcome. And you need to be able to identify what phrases …(more)

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BasicallyBeechick

1617 Members, Archives: Membership required

Homeschooling…Ruth Beechick Style! Ruth Beechick Style Homeschooling is an Eclectic approach which focuses on natural learning through Real Books and Real Life. BasicallyBeechick is a Christian homeschool support group to discuss the methods and ideas of Dr. Ruth Beechick. Other authors whose ideas mesh well with Beechick’s will be discussed as well. These authors include (but are not limited to) Susan C. Anthony, Rebecca Rupp, Jean Soyke, E.D. Hirsch, Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, Harvey …(more)

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FreeHomeschoolTools

1527 Members, Archives: Membership required

This list was designed with Freecycle rules in mind. We are not associated with Freecycle-we abide by the same type of rules, which means if you can’t do it there, you can’t do it here! All offers of any kind of Homeschooling materials should be FREE with the exception of *actual* postage/handling. Most items on this list can be sent Media Mail. If you have a need for any kind of homeschooling materials, do not hesitate to ask. Members are welcome to go to the “Links” section and add any FREE …(more)

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SecularCM

264 Members, Archives: Membership required

Have you been looking for a group of like-minded home schooling parents using Charlotte Mason’s home schooling philosophy in a secular manner? Welcome. This list is is for those of us who would like to discuss and share ideas for using Charlotte Mason’s ideas secularly, whether or not our home schooling is faith-based. Topics might include adapting the information found on the Ambleside Online website, finding “living books” on particular subjects, or including some aspects of the Charlotte …(more)

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AmblesideOnline

3902 Members, Archives: Membership required

Ambleside Online is a support group for families using the Ambleside Online Curriculum, which is designed to be as close as possible to the curriculum that Charlotte Mason used in her own PNEU schools. This list is exclusively for homeschool parents to discuss the implementing of this curriculum. You may not join this list to sell your product or advertise your business. THIS IS NOT A GENERAL CM LIST, nor a general homeschool list . Posts must be restricted to focus on AO’s specialized purpose. …(more)

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CMcurricula

1067 Members, Archives: Membership required

WELCOME! This list is for the buying and selling of resources (biographies, poetry and art books, teacher resources, etc.) that are in conformity with the Charlotte Mason “twaddle-free” philosophy. All transactions are between the buyers and sellers personally–the owner assumes no responsiblity and/or liability for any sale transactions. Please limit posts to 3 per day. **** PLEASE: Note posting of links to ebay auctions, or other groups and websites (even in signature lines) is prohibited! …(more)

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RobinsonUsers4Christ

2291 Members, Archives: Membership required

This group is for Bible and Trinity-believing, God-fearing, “Jesus-Plus-Nothing-Else” Christian families using or investigating the Robinson Curriculum. All homeschooling families using or investigating the Robinson Curriculum are welcome to join , with notice that the group is first and foremost a Christian group. Single parents and large families are encouraged to investigate this curriculum. We share ideas and provide support. We discuss day-to-day issues faced by homeschooling families, and …(more)

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College4CathHS

210 Members, Archives: Membership required

We Catholic homeschooling parents need to help our children navigate the college selection/application/preparation process. We’ll discuss colleges, Catholic and secular, and keep in mind all kinds of majors. We’ll share what we know of a college’s environment in terms of morals (e.g., dorm life), spirituality (e.g., Masses, confessions, devotions), classroom environment (i.e., tolerance for truth vs. politically correct discussions). We’ll also discuss how to prepare our homeschoolers for …(more)

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unschoolingcheap

559 Members, Archives: Membership required

Unschooling ? Homeschooling in a more relaxed way? Want to discuss ways to do it and not have to hock the family farm? If your looking for a list that will help you find cheap and free homeschool resources, but arnt interested in more worksheets, quiz makers,or textbook swaps, then this is the list for you!!! Everyone is welcome, so please be respectful of others. We all do things in ways that suit our beliefs and fit in with out lives, so remember whats right for someone else might not be right …(more)

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hstlessons

928 Members, Archives: Membership required

This group is designed to be a place to store NON-Copywrited lesson plans for homeschooling use. These are files that can only be opened using Homeschool Tracker PLUS. This program can be purchased at www.homeschooltracker.com PLEASE remember to not save any copywrited information as this will get deleted. KT has given us some guidelines on what is acceptable. “Mostly – you want to avoid plans like Sonlight where the resources are readily available from the library, but the way in which they go …(more)

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AbekaHomeschool

44 Members, Archives: Membership required

Welcome to Abeka Homeschool! Abeka Homeschool is an email support list for those Christian homeschoolers who are using either part or all of Abeka curriculum in order to home educate their blessings. This list has been created for support, fellowship, encouragement, prayer and general advise in using the curriculum. Our email list participates in a Topic of the Week, Member of the Week (to pray for) and a bi-yearly Book Discussion! You are also welcome to post Abeka ONLY items for sale or trade, …(more)

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RodandStaffHomeschool

30 Members, Archives: Membership required

Welcome to Rod and Staff Homeschool! Rod and Staff Homeschool is a Christian email support list for those homeschoolers who are using either part or all of Rod and Staff Curriculum in their homeschool. This list has been created for support, fellowship, encouragement, prayer and general advise in using the curriculum. Our email list participates in a Topic of the Week, Member of the Week and a bi-yearly Book Discussion! You are also welcome to post Rod and Staff ONLY items for sale or trade, at …(more)

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Teachers_Editions

422 Members, Archives: Membership required

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU FOUND US!! This is a discussion group for those of us who BUY AND SELL textbooks and *gasp* Teacher’s Editions. Come here to discuss your ideas without the PINKS (eBay spies) listening in. Regular, polite netiquette will be observed. ****IMPORTANT**** In order to have your membership approved, YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR EBAY ID OR WEBSITE URL IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHEN YOU APPLY TO JOIN THE GROUP. Your user ID is NOT used for any purpose other than to verify that you buy and …(more)

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HomefiresJournal

2166 Members, Archives: Membership required

DO YOU WANT HELP HOMESCHOOLING? Our friendly, all-inclusive, non-sectarian community provides free curriculum ideas, activities, resources, humor, support and thought-provoking discussion in a forum that welcomes and respects you no matter what method you choose. We especially recognize the importance of providing encouragement to families who homeschool independently (without government assistance) – beginners and veterans alike! This List is owned by veteran homeschool mom, writer, and …(more)

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moms_homeschool_friends

223 Members, Archives: Membership required

Salutations, homeschooling moms… Grab a cup of coffee and jump in the conversation! We’re here to support your homeschooling endeavors and to converse about anything (homeschooling or not) that comes up. WARNING: While homeschooling is a topic we are always happy to discuss, often conversations here stray from that discussion. This list is, for many of our members, one of the few “adult socialization” opportunities that they have in their busy days of educating children. If you are seeking a …(more)

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If you would like to check out some interesting homeschool blogs, here are some carnival links for this month:

Carnival of Homeschooling

April 15 – Nerd Family
April 22 – Principled Discovery
April 29 – HomeSchoolBuzz.com

The Charlotte Mason Carnival

March 31 One Child Policy Homeschool
April 15 In the Sparrow’s Nest

Carnival of Education

April 9 The Elementary Educator
April 16 The CEA Blog

The Homesteading Carnival

April 14 Diary Of One
April 21 Seeking Rest in the Ancient Paths
April 28 The HomeSpun Life

Carnival of Family Life

April 7 My Two Boys
April 14 On the Horizon

A Teacher’s Life Blog Carnival

April 1 Lesson Plans And Other Resources For Teachers And Homeschooling!
May 1 Lesson Plans And Other Resources For Teachers And Homeschooling!

Learning in the Great Outdoors

April 1 The Heart of Harmony
May 5 10,000 Birds

Carnival of Notebooking

April 22 Notebook Learning

Thank you for joining me for Memo Monday! Have a super week!!