Article Spotlight ~ Arguing to Make It Stick – By Dr. Jay L. Wile

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *The best way to help students learn and remember science is to present it in the context of a controversy. *Debate vs. Experiments (which sticks with them?) *Do we really want to expose our children to the arguments that are wrong? *Learn to embrace
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The Homeschool Minute ~ Todd Wilson – What’s a co-op, and how do I start one?

                   What’s a co-op, and how do I start one? The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is YOUR trade magazine for family education. Stay subscribed to this newsletter because this is the place where we give FREE education gifts on a regular basis. Read the magazine anytime, 24/7 at www.TOSMagazine.com. It’s the Family Education
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Article Spotlight ~ A Homeschooler’s Response to Common Core – By Mary Hood, Ph.D

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Are you becoming fearful about the possible effect of common core? *So…who is our enemy? *What should our response be as homeschoolers? *Fight with all your might but don’t be afraid! *Common core is nothing new. *We must be educated and vigilant to protect
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Brought to You by the Letter “P”

SchoolhouseTeachers.com has an extensive list of classes available. There is a class for virtually every letter of the alphabet. Some have more than one, like “P.” Students can join Charlene Johnson for her Pre-Algebra course where they will learn about statistics and probability, qualitative and quantitative data, the mean and median, and independent and dependent
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Article Spotlight ~ Help! My Teen Wants to Attend Public School – By Janelle Knutson

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *How should a parent respond to a teen’s request to attend public school? *Talk to your teen! *Discover three motivations to consider when evaluating the heart of your child… *God knows what your teenager needs socially, spiritually, physically, and academically.        
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The Homeschool Minute ~ Hal & Melanie Young – What’s a co-op, and how do I start one?

                   What’s a co-op, and how do I start one? The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is YOUR trade magazine for family education. Stay subscribed to this newsletter because this is the place where we give FREE education gifts on a regular basis. Read the magazine anytime, 24/7 at www.TOSMagazine.com. It’s the Family Education
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Article Spotlight ~ Homeschooled with Tourette’s – By Brittany Fichter

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Homeschooling a child with Tourette’s has its challenges but it also has its blessings. *What is Tourette’s Syndrome? *What struggles come along with Tourette’s Syndrome? *People who have Tourette’s need a constant reminder that they are a precious creation in the sight of God.
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Keeping Fit

Not only do we need to make fitness a priority and, hopefully, a habit, we need to practice our handwriting so that it will be legible. Despite the fact that many people and schools no longer see the need for physical education or cursive writing, they are still both necessary and will always be. Everyday
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