Homeschooling and college

As children grow out of their little pants and are ready to begin their teens, many parents wonder if they should continue with the homeschooling program. They fear that colleges may not give equal opportunities to a child educated at home. Many fears of this kind were put to rest when 2 homeschooled boys got admission into Harvard. Harvard does not require a high school diploma for gaining admission to their degree program. Many colleges are...

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Homeschool - Field trips

If you are going over a particular subject with the family and feel that a field trip would be beneficial, then that's what you should do - go for a trip. If you are attached to a support group, you can plan to include other children too. Here are some guidelines that will help you plan: 1) Collect the rates 2) Allowed ages 3) Special highlights 4) Size of the group 5) Timings 6) Eating facilities Inform your support group of all these details...

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Homeschool burnout

When a parent takes on the responsibility of educating his or her child, homeschool burnout is one of the more common issues they have to deal with. There are many reasons that lead to this burnout: an illness, a new baby, added responsibility, change in routine etc. The symptoms of burnout vary from lack of patience to overeating and crying without any apparent reasons. Surprisingly, a burnout need not be such a bad thing. It is a wake-up call...

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HOME SCHOOLING CURRICULUMS: WHERE TO START

Now that you have a solid understanding of what your school requires, do not sit back. You have a lot of work to do to get your child ready for his new education. In particular, you should start your search with the curriculum. A curriculum is the course of study that he or she will work through. Although some parents would like to be completely in charge of their child's education, it may be better to incorporate a curriculum because it allows...

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HOME SCHOOLING LAWS AND THEY EFFECT ON YOU

Home schooling may seem like a personal choice but in many ways it is one that must meet specific legal guidelines. As you consider home schooling, or start to plan for it, one of the first steps you have is to understand the legal requirements you will need to meet. Why So Much Legal Concern? Some parents wonder why the government gets so involved in the process of home schooling. But, under the United States Constitution, it is the...

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IS HOME SCHOOLING RIGHT FOR YOU?

Home schooling is the process of teaching, or educating, your child from home rather than sending them to a traditional school setting. Many parents have found that schools to not provide enough individual attention. Lessons plans are not focused on the level of their child (both advanced and beginner levels are left out.) More so, some parents find that home schooling is just the natural thing to do. As you read through this book, keep in...

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Financing homeschooling

When people talk about teaching their children from home in the absence of any definite or structured curriculum, it is perhaps natural to think that homeschooling is cheap. But this is far from the truth. Although homeschooling does not stick to any particular text, this is perhaps more of a bane than a boon, when it comes to finance. When you need to make sure that your children receives state-of-the-art education so that they can compete...

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Disadvantages of public schooling

When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied that they are receiving 'quality education'. But, are we really getting our money's worth? More importantly, are the children gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure? Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of schools. This is the place where the child picks up the rudiments of social skills that help him survive. But in truth, a regular school-going...

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Benefits Of Homeschooling

Why let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school? Well, first of all, you don't have to wake them up at 7 every morning and bundle them off to school with umpteen numbers of instructions, and wait with an anxious heart till they return. Homeschooling gives you more control over the influences that affect your child. The growth and development of your child is removed from the realm of the unknown. You, and you alone can decide what your...

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After school activities and relationship building

After school activities are the rage of the day. With about $500 million invested in these programs and more than 10 million children attending them in America alone, the popularity of these activities cannot be overlooked. Everyone understands the need to develop new skills, gain more knowledge and keep the children safe when parents are working. The most important factor in the success of any program is the relationship between the children...

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After school activities for the overweight

Research and studies show that our children are growing fater by the day. Many families all over America are struggling to keep the weight of their children within reasonable limits. As a parent, I know that it's nearly impossible for me to look into the tear-filled eyes of my son and refuse food. So, what's the alternative? Studies show that the number one reason for obesity in children is not junk food and colas. It's actually TV.  Children...

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This is the blog for the movement I am planning to start.Eradicating illitracy is my dream.I am planning to cut down on few things and encourage few things to make this movement a helpful one for many needy children. My basic plan is to start a resource pool of people and talents.Whoever has the will to help poor get educated can join this blog.Also in this blog people who are already running NGOs or other organizations will be joining.The needs and the will to help out the needs will be discussed in this blog.MONEY needs shall not be in this...

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First Consultation CEN Successful

The First consultation cum Seminar for the Childen Education Network went well. We have Decided the Following things as the Networks main concepts 1.We would not collect money from Anyone 2.We would use the talents of different people to educate the children in need. 3.The movement would act as a resource pool. 4.We would also join with other NGOs related to children and help then educate the childre...

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