| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 by Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
| about the book |
| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Great Homeschool Websites, Groups, and Blogs Best Homeschooling -- wonderful essays and links to homeschooling resources Learn in Freedom -- how to take initiative for your own family's learning, nice list of colleges that admit homeschoolers, many excellent bibliographies and essays Leaping from the Box -- Articles and resources to assist home educators and homeschoolers who desire to move beyond the "cookie-cutter box" mentality. Homeschool Dads -- resources, support, and a forum A Family Runs Through It -- a blog from a homeschool Dad Kids Like Mine -- great essays, both thoughtful and amusing, on the ups and downs of homeschooling bright children with special needs Bright Kids at Home -- homeschooling and traveling with gifted students Grandma Homeschools -- for grandmothers who are involved with the homeschool education of their grandchildren Homeschool Hacks -- news about homeschooling and education, as well as inspiration, support and wisdom from parents who are in the trenches, parents who are dedicated to their children’s education. The Denim Jumper -- cool design, lively chat boards FOTR -- "families on the road" Rv-ing homeschool families School of Abraham -- LDS-focused curriculum resources with tons of great secular resources, too Ignite The Fire: Free Firewood by Kathy Kearney -- links to free online educational resources Making Peace with Destiny -- a homeschooling mom who has battled against her own breast cancer and bone cancer in both her children Learning is for Everyone -- an education resource organization supporting family choice in learning Adventures in Our World -- a free homeschool e-magazine for the whole family, includes poems and stories submitted by homeschooled kids Homeschool Shoe Box Swap -- a Yahoo! group that pairs families to swap info and inexpensive items about their locals, across the states and across the world, a new swap every month ("hsshoeboxswap") Flat Travelers Homeschool -- based on the book "Flat Stanley", a Flat Traveler is a person, animal, or thing made out of paper, you print or draw your Traveler, laminate it, then mail it (along with a blank journal) to someone in another area, state or country. ("flat_travelers_homeschool") Postcard Kids -- a Yahoo! group that exchanges addresses and sends cards to each other, around the world ("postcardkids") Life Without School -- a homeschool blogging community Imperfect genius -- a homechool blog by Susan Why We Homeschool -- "ripped from the headlines" articles about horrible things that happen in schools,,, complete with editor's snide remarks. (Now only an archive of past articles.) Help! My Kids are Smarter Than Me! by the Princess Mom -- A blog about schools, learning and fun stuff for kids who are gifted, but mostly just kids The UpsideDown World by Rebecca T -- Ruminations about parenting, society, religion, politics and homsechooling in our upside down world. HEM Guide to Homeschooling Resources lots of links to interesteing and helpful websites Why We Homeschool by the Cates -- ...why homeschooling can be a better option for children and families than a traditional classroom setting Homeschooling Around the World: The Military Homechooler -- information, support, and forums for US military families homeschooling around the world Canadian Home Based Learning Resource Page an informational website for Canadian homeschoolers Education Otherwise an informational website for homeschoolers in the UK Kiwi Home Educator -- home education resources for New Zealand ESCHA -- home education resources and support for South Africa OFA -- home education in Chile (in Spanish) |
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