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Home School (and More) Links for Today

Monday, January 23, 2012 Terry Yaceyko

I am not sure how you are today, but I find I always enjoy reading encouraging articles any time of the year.  Here are a few of the best links I have seen in the last 6 weeks.  (Smile - just cleaning out my inbox)

5 Ways to be Home School Teacher of the Year - Really, these are just the basics to make our home schooling run well.  It's a good reminder.

What do you do when Curriculum Isn't Working?  Check out this link for some great tips.  Never hesitate to change a curriculum or home school activity that isn't working. 

Love, love, love this post - Peace Over Productivity.  What a great reminder about what is really important....

Home School Mom - how are you doing today?  Are you tired?  Here is a post on Fatigue Fighters that was a great read.  If it connects with you, why not print it off OR share with a friend.  There are things we can do to up our energy!

I sometimes feel like I post a lot for home school moms of littles, but I think that homeschooling with littles can be one of the hardest things we do as home school moms AND can make us feel like quitting the most.  Here is a post for moms that have a new baby and are a bit discouraged about how much they are accomplishing each day.  The Baby is the Lesson.   Great link and article.

Here are some misc. great links that might help you home school better:  Worldbook Course of Study - a great online resource of what our kids need to know by when, Mission Focused Parenting - reminding us to be purposeful about discipling our children, 17 Pieces of Advice for My Niece - great article for our big kids to read and think about, Mommy and Me Bookclub - such a good idea - preschool book club with picture books and activities.

While I actually have more links to share, my time is up.  Have a great day home schooling!

 

New ideas to keep little ones busy!

Monday, January 23, 2012 Terry Yaceyko
Smile - I continue looking for ideas to keep the 3 year old I babysit busy.  I enjoyed looking for things to buy that she would enjoy doing and am always working on extra activities that I have for her to do, while I home school our older girls.
 
I bought some dinosaur skeletons at the Dollar Store and buried them in the indoor sandbox yesterday. That kept her busy for a while.  I wish I had bought more of those!  (She loves dinosaurs)
 
I also bought Squinkies a few weeks ago - have looked at them for a few months.  They are pretty expensive to buy, but small and easy to store AND she really likes them.   They also are the *perfect* size for Polly Pocket Houses (I've got old Polly Pockets from our own girls and just about can't find the *people* to go with them, so finding out Squinkies work is great!)   I am packing different Squinkies with different houses - the dolls and houses easily fit in a big ziplock - so that makes two different activities. (I bought Ariel Squinkies and Barbie Squinkies. smile They even have Squinkies for Boys.)  These would also make great quiet toys for church.
 
By the way, I am always  very careful to say this is a *special* activity for you. I bought it for you and I hope you enjoy it. smile  I think it helps make the activities seem special.
 
The Dress Up Princess Bag is still a HIT. Rings, Crown, Sceptar, Beaded Necklaces and even a couple sunglasses can keep her busy for 20 minutes.  I want to add a hand mirror, but for now, she looks at herself in the hallway mirror.  (I am still looking for princess dress up shoes to add to it.)  smile
 
Not sure if I shared about the Pompoms and Megaphone. Bought those in November.  Smile - HUGE hit.
 
Again, I try to have quite a few bags (60+ I should count them - perhaps I am getting closer to 100). As long as she doesn't have any *one* of them too often, they keep her attention. 
 
(AND please note, it has taken me a few months to work up to 100 activities.  I knew it would make our home schooling work better, so it was a priority over the past 12 weeks.  I just thought about it, planned what I would make or buy on the weekend, and kept adding to my stash every week.  I have many excellent ideas pinned on Pinterest - here are ideas to keep 1 to 2 year olds busy, and ideas for 3 to 5 year olds.  I love the ideas that I already have what I need!  smile)
 
Anyway, those are my latest and greatest workboxes for littles.  I am finding they also work well for quiet toys in church.

AHEA President on Kevin Swanson's Radio Broadcast, Dec. 29 at 2 PM

Friday, January 20, 2012 Webmaster
January 20, 2012
 
On December 28, 2011, Ted Tederoff, AHEA President, and Michael Wagner was interviewed by Kevin Swanson Thurs. Dec 29 at 2 PM on the topic of the sexual orientation policy adopted by Edmonton Public Schools. They discussed the advance of homosexual rights in Canadian public schools, and the possible impact beyond.

Home Matters Fall 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011 Layne Huber
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Newly Added : Home Matters Fall 2011 Issue

Our Fall 2011 issue of Home Matters is now available for online viewing, and download.

Check it out here!

NEW - Government Liason Update Page!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Well, we have been wanting this for a while, and it is now on the website!  Government Liason Update Page

If you are ever wondering about what is happening with the Home School Regulations and what you should be doing, check out that page!  Patty Marler will be updating it regularly!

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