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“That-Mom” & Socializing Homeschoolers

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

“What about the lack of socialization?” “How will she learn to make friends?” “Isn’t he lonely?” Comments like these never convinced me to enroll my children in public schools, but they did cause me to seek ways for my children … Continue reading →

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The Crayon Catastrophe & Lost Teaching Opportunities

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

Homeschooling a large family on a limited income required many sacrifices. Pinching pennies was the key to survival. Most of my curriculum was either found at used bookstores, or I created it myself. And I bought supplies for the lowest … Continue reading →

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Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Answer: seems like Homeschooling really works!!

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Peter Watt

Michael Austin / Theispot DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Answer: seems like Homeschooling really works!! Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we … Continue reading →

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NC NC schools chief, amid crowded GOP race for lieutenant governor, calls to end Common Core

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Peter Watt

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson speaks at a school choice rally held at the N.C. Museum of History on Jan. 23, 2018. Hundreds attended the rally where Johnson was one of the featured speakers. EDUCATION NC schools chief, … Continue reading →

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Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Fearful For Parents

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Peter Watt

(© Syda Productions – stock.adobe.com) January 31, 2020Intelligence, Mass Media, Parenting, Science & Technology, Society & Culture Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Dreadful For Most Parents by Ben Renner SHARES17ShareTweet LONDON — Sitting down to talk about “the birds and the bees” used … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA Parents glad to see Common Core on the way out of school’s curriculum

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Peter Watt

  WINK NEWS Mom checks in with her children as they are doing homework. (Ivanhoe Newswire photo) Reporter: Andrea Henderson Writer: Lincoln Saunders Published:February 5, 2020 7:02 AM EST Updated:February 6, 2020 10:53 AM EST – Advertisement – RECOMMENDED: FLORIDA  … Continue reading →

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It’s like a whole school in one book…..Why?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Peter Watt

Leading Homeschool curriculum reviewer Mary Pride says:  “…the reasoned explanation of why you should follow classic methods of instruction sets How To Tutor apart. Not a bad price for learning how to teach your child the three R’s from preschool … Continue reading →

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Another Convincing Review of Alpha-Phonics

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

There are, of course, many moms and teachers who have successfully used Alpha-Phonics to teach their pupils to read.  We never tire of hearing of their experiences and reading their reviews because we believe their point of view is especially … Continue reading →

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Mom teaches her 8 kids to read with one $ 20 Alpha-Phonics

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Peter Watt

Twenty-three years and one copy of Alpha-Phonics – not a bad run for just $19.95!  Yes, that’s what Alpha-Phonics cost 23 years ago.  We don’t put a dollar value on a person learning to read because we think it’s incalculable, … Continue reading →

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Mom Invents Harness for Disabled Son

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

The Upsee Harness at work! ‘When my son was two years old, I was told by medical professionals that ‘he didn’t know what his legs are and has no consciousness of them’”, said Debby Elnatan, an Israeli mom. This is … Continue reading →

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