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Archives for July 2012

Learning alongside the Olympics

July 30, 2012 //  by Jamie C. Martin

Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom The summer Olympics are now upon us, and the next two weeks promise excitement in many sports. Sounds like a good chance for families to take advantage of the natural learning opportunities this event invites into our homes, …

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Category: curriculum

Weekend links

July 29, 2012 //  by Jamie C. Martin

enjoying our fresh blueberries, now in season! The power of a parent's touch: Adding tenderness to the routine tasks of childcare :: Bamboo Magazine No more snooze button :: Heidi Unplugged Pool school: Continuing with education during the lazy days of summer :: Teaching …

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Category: links

Q&A Friday: How long do you plan to homeschool?

July 27, 2012 //  by Jamie C. Martin

Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom I remember soon after my daughter, Trishna, joined our family from India. I took her to the eye doctor, and he asked where she would be attending school. "We're going to homeschool," I answered a bit nervously. "Well, …

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Category: a mom's education

Encourage handwriting with a summer lunch menu

July 23, 2012 //  by Jamie C. Martin

Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom The idea came to me while I was busy making a list of what the kids needed for summer camp. Why not create a lunch menu they could order from? It would be fun, yes, but with the added bonus that they would write their order …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: handwriting, jamie

Physical Education for Homeschooled Teens

Physical education for homeschooled teens

July 20, 2012 //  by SarahS

Physical Education for Homeschooled Teens~ Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home P.E., physical education, gym: whatever you called it, all of us public schoolers did it. Some of us dreaded it; some of us considered it the best part of the day. If you had to wear one-piece …

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Category: family timeTag: high school, physical education

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