http://homeeducation.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Home Education en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:55:07 GMT 2010-01-08T18:55:07Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967852&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I wrote about and/or passed along several articles about this very serious threat to our nation's health freedoms, more than two years ago... Here it comes, folks! Was anyone paying attention? If not, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967852&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2009-12-29T23:07:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943075&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace A family in NJ is hosting our flat Snowman. They took him on their visit to Philly and NY. He was also in the studio audience at GMA TV show in NY. Wow!! so cool!!! . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:28:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943075&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-12-11T21:28:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903256&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Christmas is approaching fast!  Now is the time to start thinking about Christmas unit studies and lapbooks.  There are a lot of things about Christmas that you can use as jumping off points . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903256&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Lynn W 2009-11-16T17:25:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903166&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace As a homeschool mom, I saw this online and wanted to share.   Famous Homeschoolers Ansel Adams Irving Berlin Pearl S. Buck George Washington Carver . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903166&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-11-16T16:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898253&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace In our hearts, we know something is very, very wrong with America. The IRS purports to possess an alleged authority to impose and enforce direct, unapportioned taxes on the labor of ordinary . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:33:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898253&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2009-11-13T14:33:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977889118&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Have you tried lapbooking yet?  Lapbooking is hugely popular among homeschoolers and with good reason, it's educational and fun! Here are some resources for families (or schools!) who like to lapbook. . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977889118&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Lynn W 2009-11-06T23:34:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888741&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Lapbooking is extremely popular among homeschoolers.  It is a great way to teach and a fun way to learn, but sometimes they can be limiting if you are doing a continuous study.  I have found . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:13:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888741&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Lynn W 2009-11-06T19:13:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794576&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace As a homeschool mom, a lot of people tell me " Is your daughter socialized, what about tests, does she have to take a test, do u give her the test, etc ,etc." YES YES YES!!!!! She is socialized! . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:39:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794576&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-08-31T16:39:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790403&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace This is a very very disturbing ruling, in my opinion. As most of you know, I am a homeschooler and I am adamant about homeschooling and know exactly why I DO homeschool A NH court has ordered this child . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:55:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790403&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-08-27T20:55:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786582&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace We started back to homeschool last week and so far it's going great!!! Our oldest is in 8th grade and our youngest is in 2nd grade.  We started on Wednesday and didn't do a few subjects like spelling . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:39:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786582&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Lynn W 2009-08-25T02:39:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783378&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Starting this year, public high schools in Texas will be required to teach students about the Bible. The courses are elective.  Texas state law now  requires that all public schools . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:27:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783378&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2009-08-21T23:27:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780493&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I received this in an email from my homeschool association. It came from the HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association).  I'm really happy to read these results. As a homeschooler, I've often . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:20:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780493&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-08-19T23:20:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772640&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace When it comes to sex, how much is too much information? When we saw this children's book about how babies are made , we were shocked. It shows intercourse (with penetration!) and childbirth (complete . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772640&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-08-13T19:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765412&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I am selling our copy of The Original BLue Black Speller. The one by Noah Webster. We bought from Vision Forum. Excellent Condition. PM here if interested. Thanks, Kelly Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:43:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765412&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-08-06T20:43:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763183&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace       Don't give up, don't you go   Of late, I see only pain I see the failures I feel humanities shame!   What did she think to gain I see hope taken away . . . Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:41:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763183&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Matthew Emmett Townsend 2009-08-05T04:41:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760169&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I homeschool and want to see how many people here on Gather also homeschool. IF u do or want to HS, let me know by posting a comment. Also, please tell me how many yrs . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:28:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760169&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-08-02T22:28:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749297&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I wanted to share some of my Fav Homeschool links. Enjoy !!   http://www.mediaangels.com/home/free-downloads   http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/ . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:47:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749297&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-07-24T16:47:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749271&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace http://www.cleverteachers.com/Home-Schooling/Id/293   A GREAT new Site for us Homeschool Moms/Teachers.   Enjoy!! Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749271&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-07-24T16:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726610&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace This freebie is available only July 1st. I just discovered you can download a great pdf ebook called, "Stories of the War of Independence". The ebook is 33 pages long. The stories in it . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:26:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726610&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Beverly T. 2009-07-01T19:26:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727539&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace The Treasury of Tried and True Tonsil Tangling Tongue Twisters   "A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk." . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727539&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Beverly T. 2009-07-02T19:46:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720468&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Do you like to live a green life? Do you know of a non-profit organization/school that needs a fundraiser? I just found out about an AWESOME way to do both! I'm super excited because I'm the coordinator . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:19:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720468&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-24T19:19:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721283&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I have posted about this before because this is a passionate topic for me.  The Obama administration has now openly said that they wish to ratify the UN Treaty on what they call The Rights Of The . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:55:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721283&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-25T15:55:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721247&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I saw this in Woman's Day magazine and wanted to share this. My dd Emily signed up and loves it. It is for kids grade 3 to 6,(ages 7-12) but younger kids could do the easy . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:21:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721247&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Kelly K ~ Proud Christian saved thru Grace ~ 2009-06-25T15:21:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706163&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I decided to take the girls to the free summer movie today. I had the choice of Horton Hears A Who and  Nim's Island. Since we'd seen Horton, we decided to try Nim's Island. I was very hesitant at . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:43:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706163&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-09T17:43:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705684&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace A book can be the perfect gift for a graduate....here are some from our shelves. I have starred my favorites. Inspirational and Philosophical Titles A Short Guide to . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:23:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705684&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-06-09T06:23:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702868&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace I am so excited to FINALLY have this project done and published!   Yippee! A huge, huge thank you to Heidi Cole  for her awesome design work on the book cover, which you can see . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:58:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702868&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-06T01:58:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701584&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Another freebie opportunity for summer activities! These have theaters listed in various states so hopefully there will be something near you. Each week there is a G and a PG rated movie playing http://www.phoenixtheatres.com/summerkids.html . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:26:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701584&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-04T18:26:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701560&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Yay! I'm always looking for more free activities - especially indoors ones where we can avoid the nasty heat & humidity of S. FL summer weather! This site has listings in many states though, not just . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:54:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701560&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-06-04T17:54:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695452&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Oh my! This is so funny. I'm glad I took the time to watch it!  As most of you know, I'm a homeschooler and I can honestly say I've dealt with just about all of these scenarios!  No, homeschoolers . . . Fri, 29 May 2009 17:32:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695452&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Renita P. 2009-05-29T17:32:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690879&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace 911 - What's Your Garden Emergency? Our gardens need sunshine and water to grow, but sometimes Mother Nature can take a toll on the landscape, especially if she's causing extreme weather conditions . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 01:42:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690879&grpId=3659174697245775&nav=Groupspace Beverly T. 2009-05-25T01:42:51Z