http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:42:14 -0700 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Handson-science?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Last week, a homeschooling friend called to ask me about science materials for her son.  He wanted to study physical science, she told me, and he wanted to do a lot of experiments.  I asked whether she had a preference for a Christian or... curriculum materials curriculum planning faith-based homeschooling science Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Handson-science?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Teaching-Our-Children-About-Tragic-Events?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Eight years ago, exactly, I was standing in my kitchen, listening to the eerie silence and wondering if life would ever be the same again.You see, we live in the flight path of our local airport and the roar of passenger jets is an everyday sound.&nb... September 11 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:54:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Teaching-Our-Children-About-Tragic-Events?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Musings-on-Back-to-School-Season-and-a-Writing-Curriculum?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner By now, most of us have started school.  Labor Day has come and gone, and even the temperatures here in Baltimore have taken a fall-like turn.  For me, this year will be unusual.  It will be my last-ever year homeschooling my son, who'... curriculum materials writing language arts Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:02:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Musings-on-Back-to-School-Season-and-a-Writing-Curriculum?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Homeschool-planning--spelling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner When I was in school, I hated spelling.  I didn't mind the weekly tests; it was easy to learn 15 or 20 words each week.  What I minded was copying each word three times, using the words in sentences and those darn pretests.  Even if I ... curriculum planning language arts Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Homeschool-planning--spelling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Homeschool-planning--penmanship?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner In this high-tech era, it seems that many schools in my part of the world have stopped teaching penmanship.  While the part of me that is still angry about my bad grade in sixth grade penmanship rejoices that modern students don't have to face t... curriculum materials curriculum planning writing penmanship Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:10:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Homeschool-planning--penmanship?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Homeschool-planning--English-grammar?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Any homeschool plan of study should include grammar.  Studying the grammatical structure of your native language helps you prepare for learning a foreign language.  Proper grammar and usage are essential elements of good writing.  And,... homeschooling basics curriculum materials curriculum planning language arts Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:53:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Homeschool-planning--English-grammar?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Homeschool-planning--language-arts?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner I've spent a lot of time lately responding to emails about getting started with homeschooling.  I am always happy to answer emails, but the fact that I'm getting a lot of "How Do I..." questions leads me to believe that there might be ... curriculum materials curriculum planning language arts reading Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:32:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Homeschool-planning--language-arts?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Use-summer-vacation-time-to-enhance-your-fall-homeschooling-plans?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Planning for the new school year doesn't have to be overwhelming.  Summer vacation is the perfect time to relax, refresh and ready yourself for fall.  Use the "divide and conquer" approach to preparation; take things a little at a... curriculum planning parenting Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:50:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Use-summer-vacation-time-to-enhance-your-fall-homeschooling-plans?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Historical-and-cultural-awareness--JapaneseAmerican-internment-camps-during-World-War-II?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner I've always known about Manzanar, the internment camp for Japanese-Americans in California's bleak eastern Sierra foothills.  My parents took me there when I was perhaps seven years old, back when Manzanar was nothing but a collection of brown a... book reviews cultural awareness Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:11:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Historical-and-cultural-awareness--JapaneseAmerican-internment-camps-during-World-War-II?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Explaining-homeschooling-international-style?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Last week, I spent a few days in Mexico.  Because my trip was work-related, I had many opportunities to sit down with Mexican tourism professionals and talk about a wide variety of topics.  At one dinner, I found myself explaining homeschoo... homeschooling basics parenting Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:47:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Explaining-homeschooling-international-style?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Baltimore-homeschool-field-trip-of-the-week--Calvert-Marine-Museum?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner The Calvert Marine Museum isn't in Baltimore - in fact, it's 82 miles away -  but it's a great place to teach your children about Maryland's maritime heritage.  This museum's exhibits, which focus on both the natural and commercial aspects ... homeschool field trips science outdoor activities Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:46:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Baltimore-homeschool-field-trip-of-the-week--Calvert-Marine-Museum?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Summer-vacation-for-homeschooling-families-part-two--life-skills-and-new-hobbies?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Summer is the perfect time to learn and practice life skills and to discover new hobbies.  You can set aside blocks of time to teach your children how to cook, garden or use a checkbook (that last one takes a while, even for some adults!). ... homeschooling basics home economics Fri, 29 May 2009 06:33:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Summer-vacation-for-homeschooling-families-part-two--life-skills-and-new-hobbies?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Summer-vacation-for-homeschooling-families-part-one--count-your-hours?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Summer is almost here.  Every week, my daughter gleefully retires yet another subject.  She will close out her math studies next Wednesday and will probably finish her religion book before then.  September is very far away.  How w... homeschooling basics travel Wed, 27 May 2009 19:27:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Summer-vacation-for-homeschooling-families-part-one--count-your-hours?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Homeschooling-and-talented-children?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner As homeschooled children grow older and begin to focus on the things they love to do, the question inevitably arises:  What do you do when your child is truly talented?For the purposes of this discussion, let's agree to separate academically gif... parenting Mon, 18 May 2009 21:51:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Homeschooling-and-talented-children?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Baltimore-homeschool-field-trip-of-the-week--see-the-Blue-Angels-fly-in-Annapolis?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner There are some times when skipping the daily homeschool routine and doing something unusual can really boost spirits.  At this time of year, my children and I find it hard to concentrate on school.  My thoughts stray to the yard and I can s... homeschool field trips Sun, 17 May 2009 13:03:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Baltimore-homeschool-field-trip-of-the-week--see-the-Blue-Angels-fly-in-Annapolis?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Family-history-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner  Completely by accident, it's family history week at my house.  Last Monday, we drove to Pennsylvania with my visiting mother-in-law so that she could see her childhood home.  Although the drive took quite a while, we were amply reward... curriculum planning geography history foreign languages Tue, 12 May 2009 19:30:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Family-history-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Unit-studies?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Unit studies are not unique to homeschooling.  Many teachers I know create unit studies, sometimes called thematic units, to draw their students into deep examination of a particular topic, using many aspects of the educational process.  Ho... curriculum materials curriculum planning unit studies Thu, 07 May 2009 21:11:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Unit-studies?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Planning-for-college-part-5--back-into-the-scheduling-fray?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner I had an epiphany yesterday, and it wasn't pleasant.  I was in the process of pulling various documents my son will need to register for a community college class this fall when the thought struck.  For us, this year, "fall" begin... parenting college planning Wed, 06 May 2009 17:01:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Planning-for-college-part-5--back-into-the-scheduling-fray?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Planning-for-college-part-five--standardized-testing?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner As many parents of college-bound high schoolers know, this Saturday is SAT day.  Added to the typical concerns is fear of contracting swine flu from fellow test-takers.  My son has been practicing for weeks now, with the goal of bringing up... standardized tests college planning Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:37:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Planning-for-college-part-five--standardized-testing?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Travel-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner Have suitcase, will travel - and I'll travel without the suitcase.  That's my motto.  I was an exchange student in high school and knew long before that semester abroad that traveling was one of the best ways to learn.  I experien... parenting geography foreign languages outdoor activities travel Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:54:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2743-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Travel-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Homeschooling-Examiner