http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html Homeschool Essentials Blog will help you keep up-to-date with homeschooling current events, new articles, additions and changes to the homeschool-living.com website. en-us Homeschool Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:36:37 -0400 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:36:37 -0400 homeschool-living.com http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-freebies.html5704eb1d90a80753a51454eeacada332Homeschool freebies include a history word puzzle, timeline dates and fun spring activities. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:36:06 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-recommended-reading-lists.html1eb6b605eda807eab76540c2ca96ed74These Homeschool Recommended Reading Lists offer outstanding, quality literature that touches the heart and nourishes the soul of a child. From toddler and pre-schooler through high school senior. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:05:16 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-graduation.html43125b8996204fee061435e35fe6eadbHomeschool Graduation offers simple but thorough tried and proven suggestions to help you make the most of this special occasion. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:47:45 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/yearbook.htmle32f51c522044cfc3b734d4393f25c16The homeschool yearbook committee provides journalism experience and comradeship for a homeschool teen. Here are practical steps and how to's. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:29:34 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Co-ops-essential.html8dae819192f6ddef297cc3921e14e11fCo-ops are essential to homeschooling. They support and enrich the daily curriculum and provides opportunities for friendship and celebrations. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:57:12 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-parenting-discipline.html404c0ab587eb28c508f1ff7e594755f7Homeschool parenting discipline is in order when a child becomes Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:33:27 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/inspiration-SBI.htmlc06fea3016c903c767bf5fc52b9048bbHow I found hope, inspiration and solved a tricky problem all in one spot. Maybe my discovery will help you, too. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:43:07 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-freebies-February.html2529a9eedca0bb1f41112e2aebf952ecHomeschool freebies for February includes a history word scramble, art project and nature activities. Brighten a dreary day! Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:47:44 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-projects-crown.htmle38ae401f127bd65ab560b1893e22950Homeschool Projects: Lenten Crown will touch the hearts of children and parents alike. It is simple and easy, yet very meaningful. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:52:12 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-unit-studies.html091cb5caa2d7e8f6a0d82b7049df8c00These homeschool unit studies prepare a child for Easter. The simple activities touch a youngster's heart and help him keep a meaningful Lent. Several of the projects can be counted for art. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:15:10 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Games-4-6.html06331b531471ddb7fcef170c05deb762These traditional, fun games will delight preschoolers. Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:00:24 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-art-projects-valentine-mailbox.html2da08ef51f8a05189899473eee3b63a0Homeschool Art Projects: St. Valentine's Day Mailbox has simple step-by-step instructions to make this holiday classic. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:31:24 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/club-activities-for-homeschool-students.htmle5a6f63ed8078063a2d060aa79d7d516Club activities for homeschool students should always include a St. Valentine's Day party! Find help with games, refreshments and most importantly, a Valentine Exchange. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:17:23 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Reading-ages-8-12.htmlb181d575d3c497157369f43fb29cb546Select homeschool reading that will delight your child. The list contains classics, adventure, biographies and series books. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:55:33 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-help-Geography-Night.html568e7d6f45095b17f6bcba2a1fa46870Find homeschool help for Geography Night. Read this informative inteview with a Mom who, for five years, headed this special activity for her homeschool support group. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:47:59 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Games-inside.htmlffe740db725f46f2e39a0b80e3867ad9These active inside children's games are fun and exciting. They are perfect for any get-together! Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:06:35 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-inspiration-Bible.html61a09ecbbe448c7eb66f50cb376a52f9Find homeschool inspiration in the perfect place, our Creator's Word. Take time to refresh and renew through meditation on His comfort, strength and security. Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:17:02 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Advent.html09bc4454671f38b9d15ba924fa999320These simple but devout Advent activities emphasize the true meaning of Christmas. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:54:53 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Co-op-story.htmldf418a7228654f9ac0146cafde5a3fc8The importance of a homeschool co-op is illustrated. These groups provide many benefits to homeschooled children/teens. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:36:28 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/free-homeschool-activities.html94e3c30dba67bf82c79d958a50fea316Try these interesting free homeschool activities for November. The projects are fun, enriching and simple. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:21:21 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Thanksgiving-homeschool.html65a26699123fadc0ac2813166f7ff7f8Celebrate Thanksgiving homeschool with this educational and fun scavenger hunt...enjoyable, interesting, challenging. Thu, 8 Nov 2012 20:04:13 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html#Article-The-Last-Radicals9a5795605685aabcf60a74961e2def3bI thought you might find this National Review piece interesting. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:41:43 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/book-club.html4b442756b739484b02f42dd922f215f1A homeschool book club offers the opportunity to read, ponder and discuss a variety of literature. It's a favorite activity of homeschool co-ops. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:14:06 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Encouragement-letter.html8ff94b3d71278de2ea45376d13acb02eThis letter by a young, home educated woman offers encouragement and inspiration. Read why she has decided to homeschool her own children. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:46:09 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/discipline-define.htmlf02f337dae1aab9ece6f53a6d47e01aeThe first step in establishing discipline in homeschool is to define the rules. The child/teen must know and understand what is expected before he can obey. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:59:15 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-holidays.htmlaf431cfe4fd8682006ba753752a65a11Kick off homeschool holidays with Columbus Day! Celebrate with a Christopher Columbus Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:01:07 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Housekeeping.html924640467233db6e2dc88be74000d165To maintain homeschool order and eliminate chaos, housekeeping must be reasonable and simple. Tips for busy Moms! Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:56:25 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/home-school-support-group.html2808bd2232b1e81ac4947ca8f05863ccYour home school support group assists the homeschooling family in so many ways! Check out the opportunities. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 18:17:20 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/electives.htmlb99491a3fd4af7dbf44b472871ff95e1Homeschool electives spice up the school day. They round out the curriculum and offer students the chance to explore their interests. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:43:49 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-organizing.htmlfaa44b8e38518ee64e8f3704b7b11e34Homeschool organizing is necessary for success. Organize curriculum and activities to point your child in the right direction and help him stay on track. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 22:50:59 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Dad-homeschool.html4c083c9b0ab6b15948c5c666cfaf8138The homeschool Dad provides support, encouragment and discipline. But each Dad shows it in his own unique way. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:07:53 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/home-school-organizer.html6ac990e8d5713eda0e28de9e25f6d5ceA home school organizer is a must. But organizing for homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive and complicated. Keep it cheap, simple and effective by doing it yourself. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:46:25 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/election-prayer.htmlf506a2a2b644d771f4a7ab50ace83e77Pray this special 2012 election prayer for the United States to return to God. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:37:27 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Techniques-End-of-the-Year.html6cc749b29e11336eec2c7077e6cd2f2fHomeschool Help: Try these simple techniques to finish the end-of-the-year chores quickly and efficiently. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 11:36:22 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html#Spring-Newsletter6398e762c00768ebc6ec76993c0d5ed5Our lastest issue has just been sent. Check it out! Find dates to add to your flashcards or timeline along with instructions about how to make this essential homeschooling tool. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:28:14 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/catholic-homeschool.htmld532cb35d0ca2ffee9fe48d86f4db992In the Catholic homeschool, Protestant or secular homeschool, celebrate this popular holy/holiday. Last minute but enriching activities for the family and support groups. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:44:34 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Encouragement--Fun.htmlc54d9645af03c8831ed6674963cecb35Family fun provides homeschool encouragement because it touches hearts and changes attitudes. Find suggestions/techniques. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:34:25 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-history.htmladdb5525daecae08e3925df4a8ba007aHomeschool History is a quick, simple but valuable activity to focus attention on GeorgeWashingtion. Find interesting word puzzles and important dates for your timeline. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:18:58 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-helps.htmlde3d1a4ea5819db0a2c1a563a3a1c4bcJanuary homeschool helps include a fun (but educational) history word puzzle and do-able ideas for lively January activities (even an orange pomander!) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:04:37 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-art-projects.htmle63a9cb463f12a96d8f2431b2dba26e1These four homeschool art projects (perfect for September or October) are simple and inexpensive but fun and fulfilling. Your child will be pleased and proud of these craft activities! Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:16:23 -0500 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html#New-Video-for-you212878d15c6295289ae07ecf41807352"A helpful hint from homeschool-living." Order is essential to homeschooling. Use this simple, inexpensive idea to banish chaos and create a calm atmosphere of learning. Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:49:38 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/high-school-study-skills.htmld2dafd255a531a8507803fa9e7001c14Learn high school study skills now. Homeschool, public or private school students, first grade through college, will benefit from the SQ3R method. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:35:04 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html#Just-Sent-October-2011-Homeschool-living-Timeline-Assistant2cc71cd9ac932f97a7e76782b06c298eOur lastest issue has just been sent. Check it out! Find dates to add to your flashcards or timeline along with instructions about how to make this essential homeschooling tool. Also, look-up the back issues here. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:03:54 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/requirements-of-hs-homeschooling.htmlde7df6c1dd0a798346b662d984dcce22Requirements of hs homeschooling help you plan your child's secondary education. Information is important to know but simple to follow. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:01:31 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-holidays-Halloween.html461a1873a7142d2f99b54a48026c0b05Should homeschool holidays include Halloween? No! Yes? Consider these ideas. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:13:37 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-support-groups.html6cfd3f6a3c4f64ebc48afcd171c4f3d8Homeschool support groups or families can use these fun, simple ideas to make a Columbus Day celebration meaningful but easy. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:15:20 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/activities-September.htmlb4bd4cdab59ea9c0fba722120c51bbc4These homeschool activities will brighten any day. Your home school student will enjoy and learn from the September history scramble and craft. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:16:16 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/Homeschool-blog.html#Latest-Article-Publisheddc94005f80a7f9a2cebf78b33832f7f8This article was published September 15. I hope it is interesting/helpful to you and your friends. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:07:14 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/how-to-homeschool-grading.html7e0e5dc7c8b79648deb299eb44785a1cHow to Homeschool: Grading details the basics of how to grade...also includes grading scales. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 10:31:24 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschooling-boys.html90dc5db9999710b81cb03da3e19e4460Homeschooling boys is an honor and of crucial importance. Find ideas and strategies to make the home education of boys not only do-able, but successful and fun. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:55:13 -0400 http://www.homeschool-living.com/homeschool-multiage-classroom.html4d5426009ebf942daa3163c8910ab6e5Find how to manage a homeschool multiage classroom. Learn important tips and techniques for teaching children of different ages at the same time and in the same place. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:45:37 -0400