http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:13:24 -0700 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:52:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Childrens-book-author-visits-in-Orlando?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner        Photo by photoexpress.comAs mentioned in the previous article,  Nurturing the young homeschooling author, young writers enjoy  meeting authors of books that they have read.  As a follow up to that a... Community resources writing authors Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Childrens-book-author-visits-in-Orlando?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Nurturing-the-young-homeschooling-writer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner       What Do Authors Do? by Eileen ChristelowFollowing a child's interest and incorporating them into the child's studies can be one of the greatest joys of homeschooling. Children who love to read and write might express a... Student led learning unit studies writing Language Arts authors Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:35:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Nurturing-the-young-homeschooling-writer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Homeschooling-and-scrapbooking-collide-in-lapbooking?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  Take office supplies, scrapbooking supplies and the materials for a topic that your homeschooling student is studying and remix them at the kitchen table into a product that is called lapbooking. Lapbooking is a homeschooling method worth looki... Methods projects unit studies Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:28:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Homeschooling-and-scrapbooking-collide-in-lapbooking?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Beyond-hot-dogs-and-fireworks-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner The Revolutionary War by Brendan January Homeschooling is not restricted to 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, August through June. Independence Day is a wonderful opportunity to discuss some American history in the context of the holiday. So here... Summer Reading History 4th of July Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Beyond-hot-dogs-and-fireworks-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ten-reasons-to-homeschool?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  What are the top ten benefits that homeschooling has to offer that public schools may not offer?10. A child can have an individualized education.A parent can skip the child any number of grade levels and there is not one administrator to explai... Homeschool debate Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ten-reasons-to-homeschool?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Homeschooling-is-the-ulitmate-school-volunteer-job?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner     Photo by PhotoXpress.comIn a letter to the editor of the Orlando Sentinel published on May 26, 2009, Amy Platon asked homeschoolers not to quit the [public school] system and instead be a part of public schools and actively try to ... Homeschool debate Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:22:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Homeschooling-is-the-ulitmate-school-volunteer-job?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Quick-Florida-history-lesson-plan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  An interesting and educational field trip is a visit to the Orange County Regional History Center. The museum is located in the 1927 Orange County courthouse. With exhibits such as the First Peoples in Central Florida, Pioneer Florida, the im... Community resources History Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:37:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Quick-Florida-history-lesson-plan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Selecting-picture-books-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  My youngest son is a very active 4 year old. The process of selecting books for him in the library reminds me of the lyrics from the song Never Had a Friend Like Me from the Disney movie Aladdin. Genie sings about being a maître d' and... Summer Reading Student led learning Preschoolers Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:01:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Selecting-picture-books-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Summer-reading-the-homeschooling-way?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  A few weeks ago I started talking to my 9 year old about gathering recommendations from my friends for a list for myself for summer reading.  Immediately, my son decided to make his own list of what he wanted to read over the summer. ... Summer Summer Reading Student led learning Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:35:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Summer-reading-the-homeschooling-way?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Exploring-nature?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv discusses a phenomenon he calls Nature-Deficit Disorder.   I love nature but have to force myself and schedule nature around Orlando's intense midday sun and afternoon severe thunderstor... Community resources Nature Science Activities Summer Reading Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:15:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Exploring-nature?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Summer-homeschooling-fun-in-Orlando?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner  As the traditional school year comes to a close here in Orlando, we are winding down our homeschooling academics. Each member of the family is imagining the perfect summer schedule. Although I do think it is important to let the boys just play,... Community resources physical education Summer Thu, 28 May 2009 20:22:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Summer-homeschooling-fun-in-Orlando?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Physical-education-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner .Childhood obesity can be a concern for parents no matter what their choice of schooling. When I first began homeschooling, I knew that meeting my son's exercise needs would be a priority. Organized classes also seemed like the best place to meet o... Community resources physical education Mon, 25 May 2009 13:59:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11967-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Physical-education-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Homeschooling-Examiner