Article Spotlight ~ African Music! – By Alicia Z. Klepeis

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *African music has something to offer homeschoolers of all ages. *Do your students know about African music? *How do you get started when it comes to learning about African music? *The library is a great place to start! *Try your hand at various projects
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Article Spotlight ~ Creating Creative Writers – By Amelia Harper

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Childhood is a time filled with imagination. *Anything is possible, until they learn it is not so. *For some, the power of creative thinking only grows stronger as they age. *It’s possible to turn this creative bent into publishable products! *How do you show
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Article Spotlight ~ The Fine Art of Study – By Amy Barr

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *What is a the huge benefit of the Classical approach to studying? *How important is the old-fashioned skill of memorization? *Discover five tried-and-true methods for mastering anything… *The battle for mastery over a subject is not won in a single night.      
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Article Spotlight ~ Group Music Instruction for Homeschoolers – By Amy E. Gillingham

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *What is a String Project? *Where are String Projects located? Is there one near you? *Why are they such a beneficial source of educational development for homeschooled youth? *How does a String Project work? *What is the cost and value of a String Project?
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Article Spotlight ~ Are the Homeschooled More Politically Tolerant? – By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D.

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Will the home educated grow up to be narrow-minded and intolerant? *Will they be bigoted? Fully prejudiced against others who are different? *New research may be surprising! *Do you know someone who worries that homeschooling cannot properly prepare children to be good adults, or
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Article Spotlight ~ Birds in Art – By Cathy Diez-Luckie

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Do you enjoy birdwatching? *Read about the fascinating history of John James Audubon and his contribution to studying birds. *Meet Roger Tory Peterson and learn about the field guides he published. *Birdwatching is becoming a popular activity and there are many resources to help
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Article Spotlight ~ Coming soon! A new column: “Ask a Specialist” – By Dianne Craft

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Are you working with a child or teen who has to work too hard to learn? *Get answers to your questions on teaching strategies, processing problems, attention/focus issues, testing, IEP implementation and more! *Have your question considered by sending it to craft@ecentral.com with “Ask
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Article Spotlight ~ The Harp in All Its Glory – By Emily Mader

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *The history of the harp is as rich and interesting as the sound of its strings. *The harp is the oldest known stringed instrument. *Do you know where the shape of the harp originated? *The harp is mentioned 30 times in the Bible! *The
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