Anyone new to homeschooling has questions. To help you navigate through the vast amounts of information about homeschooling, we've compiled the best resources, support, information, and ideas to help you make your decision to homeschool and to successfully home educate your children. Florida is full of resources that can help make homeschooling fun and enjoyable for every member of your family. Here are some common questions:
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An educational system isn't worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn't teach them how to make a life. |
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Single and Homeschooling |
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Teri Brown |
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When people think of homeschoolers they tend to think of the typical American family, only with more kids. As homeschooling becomes more and more mainstream we will start to see as many diverse homeschooling families as we see in the public or private school sector. Many single parents, who might otherwise consider homeschooling, believe their marital status excludes them from this wonderful educational option. But with perseverance, flexibility and a strong network of support, single parent homeschooling can be done, and done well.
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Unschooling Stories |
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This is a place to exchange stories from your unschooling life. Describe how your child learned to read. Tell us anecdotes of how your child made unexpected connections. How does your child learn math through play and everyday activities? This list is for stories of how unschooling works. You'll learn from each other by sharing experiences and observations.
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Crazy 4 Math Contest |
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Kids, Share your creative math ideas! Describe how you use math in any activity you love to do—a sport, game, craft, hobby or anything else. Send in a description of the activity and how you use math. You can also include a drawing or diagram. All participants will receive an MP3 of Googol Power's new song "Crazy 4 Math" at the end. All finalists receive a copy of Googol Power's award winning CD "Multiplication Vacation". There are many other great prizes to be won including the chance to have your idea featured nationally in David M. Schwartz's "Math Moments"™ magazine column. Winners will be chosen by online voting. |
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HomeschoolStories.com |
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A homeschooling mom shares some simple ways to encourage children to help around the house based on the principle that one should never do for one's children what they could do for themselves. This leads to a more smoothly running household and the children's sense of pride in their own work. |
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Homeschooling in Central Florida |
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Homeschooling in Central Florida is a support group for parents in Central Florida who are interested in discussions about issues affecting homeschooling. This group is centered in the Orlando area and is open to those from the surrounding areas. |
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