http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:15:29 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:43:10 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Religious-freedom-essay-competition?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner Religious freedom is one of the hard-earned rights that we enjoy as Americans, and this right is one of the basic foundations of our country. In the First Freedom Student Competition, a national essay contest, high schoolers and hom... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:43:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Religious-freedom-essay-competition?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d13-National-Geographic-Warehouse-Sale?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner If you are homeschooling, no doubt you are always on the lookout for a new map, a great book, or a wonderful sale where you can find some exciting items to encourage your learners and jazz up your homeschooling days.  With the upcoming Nation... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:33:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d13-National-Geographic-Warehouse-Sale?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Helping-homeschoolers-with-apostrophes?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner As a homeschooler, you have probably perused dozens and dozens of different books, handouts, websites and curriculum guides on the topic of proper punctuation.  There are tools, tricks and systems designed to help our kids understand how to u... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:07:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Helping-homeschoolers-with-apostrophes?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Homeschool-Open-House-at-National-Portrait-Gallery?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner A visit to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC is an exciting visual experience that will take you on a tour of America through the people that have shaped our history.  Leaders, activists, artists, even icons of pop culture ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Homeschool-Open-House-at-National-Portrait-Gallery?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d30-In-support-of-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner Over at Salon.com, there is a series of articles on homeschooling. Written by a father who gives his happy account of homeschooling five-year old twins, they are an interesting look at one family's entrance into the world of homeschooling... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d30-In-support-of-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Homeschool-Aviation-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner Come explore the amazing world of aviation with your homeschoolers!  The College Park Aviation Museum is hosting a Homeschool Day on Monday, November 9th, from 11am - 2pm.  Kids can learn about aviation through a variety of activities an... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:19:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Homeschool-Aviation-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Ten-NotSoScary-Reasons-to-Homeschool?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner The excitement of Halloween is starting to fill the air!  Jack-o-lanterns are popping up on porches and ghosts are gliding around the trees.  At my house, it is a daily effort to keep the bowl of Halloween candy away from little (and big... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:03:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Ten-NotSoScary-Reasons-to-Homeschool?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Let-your-homeschooler-write-a-novel?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner Kids have incredible imaginations and they love a good story.  Sometimes, however, it is tricky to get them to put pen to paper and create something tangible by turning ideas into words.  The kids worry about proper punctuation, plot lin... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:02:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Let-your-homeschooler-write-a-novel?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fall-fun-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner   Autumn weather simply begs us to be outdoors, whether crunching through leaves, searching for the perfect pumpkin, or enjoying crisp breezes.  Homeschoolers are doubly lucky, because they can enjoy this beautiful season while also su... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:41:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fall-fun-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Help-for-new-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Starting any new project can be little daunting.  Starting to homeschool can be downright overwhelming! There are seemingly endless choices; how do you know where to get started?  Where can you find the right resources?  Wha... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Help-for-new-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d30-NASA-science-fun-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  The great people at the NASA Space Flight Center, in Greenbelt, MD, know just how important science is to everyday life and they want to bring all of the excitement and fun of science to your kids!  They are offering a variety of programs,... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:29:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d30-NASA-science-fun-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Living-History-and-the-Supreme-Court?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  As October approaches, the Supreme Court is getting ready to begin a new session. These nine judges face incredible challenges and difficulties as they fulfill their position on the highest court in the land.  Usually, the workings of... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:40:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Living-History-and-the-Supreme-Court?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Reading-screenings-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Have you had a concern about your child's reading ability?  Maybe you would like to have a fresh set of eyes and ears help you figure out if your child needs some extra assistance with reading? On Saturday, October 3rd, the Summit School i... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:34:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Reading-screenings-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Smithsonian-Teachers-Night-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Imagine your own "night at the National Museum of Natural History"!  A night where you could browse to your heart's content, while learning about the incredible offerings that are available at the Smithsonian Museums. Even better... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:43:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Smithsonian-Teachers-Night-for-homeschoolers?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Save-money-with-Homeschool-Buyers-Coop?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Homeschooling offers many opportunities, such as letting your children learn at their own pace, delving deeply into subjects that are of interest, and shopping!  That's right, being a homeschooler means that you will often (always!) be on ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:58:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Save-money-with-Homeschool-Buyers-Coop?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Disney-trains-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Do your homeschoolers enjoy the theater, movies, technology, or just love to see how things are made? Mark your calendars, because a very special event is coming to our area.  The Disney 3-D adventure of "A Christmas Ca... Summer Reading Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:27:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Disney-trains-and-homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Homeschooling-with-a-lighthouse-tour?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner Wouldn't it be fun to take a trip through time, to explore lighthouses, their history, and the surrounding areas in which they are located?  This coming weekend, take your homeschoolers on an adventure that will bring lighthouses to life!The sev... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:40:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Homeschooling-with-a-lighthouse-tour?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d10-StarSpangled-Homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Would you like to make American History come alive for your homeschoolers?  Maybe they need to experience the "rockets red glare" in person? Luck is on your side, because this weekend, September 12th and 13th, is Defender's Day C... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:41:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d10-StarSpangled-Homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Map-fun-for-homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner  Maps are such useful tools.  They can help you get from A to B, find a shortcut, or discover something new.  GPS is a neat tool, but maps have their own cachet, and they can play a fun and useful role in your homeschooling plans.&nbsp... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:28:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Map-fun-for-homeschooling?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Homeschool-WWII-history-course?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner World War II History Course for Homeschoolers!Illuminations Presentations are history classes for homeschoolers taught by Mr. Hugh Gardner. These unique history classes have challenged and enriched thousands of students throughout Maryland and Virgin... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:56:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3857-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Homeschool-WWII-history-course?cid=exrss-DC-Homeschooling-Examiner