trying to find imformation on home schooling for children?
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I was home schooled, as were several of my brothers and we all agree that it's more detrimental than beneficial most of the time.  It took me quite a while to overcome the deficiencies I had in social education.  My interaction with others was so limited and on such a strange level that I was socially backward for most of the time I was in the public education system after my time at home.  I also feel that my educational experience suffered.  I'm not saying don't, but I do suggest that you think carefully about the reasons you're doing it.
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Try this group.  We used them when we were home schooling. \n\nhttp://www.connectionsacademy.com/portal/google.asp
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http://www.kidskonnect.com/Encyclopedia/EncyclopediaHome.html\n\nyou can try the above link or also try the search link provided below.
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There are great home schooling websites, english.com for one. Math.com etc.... some charge some don't. College english is obviouly more advanced but you can find it all right from the search engines. I home schooled one of my daughters, when the internet was a baby... now it is a great resource with mountains of information for home schooling teacher, i.e. parents.
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Ask the childs' teacher. I believe you can find out local information on the internet.
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Yahoo Groups has good home school groups that can direct you to activities, co-ops, and such. Also search around the internet for any places that offer special programs for home schoolers such as martial arts school (www.chimera-maa.com), YMCAs, and others.\n\nMost likely the Yahoo Groups will be your best place to get started with networking and finding out who and what is out there.
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General - familyeducation.com  ; iknowthat.com  ;  schoolexpress.com  primarygames.com  prongo.com  ; awesome.i12.com  ;  learn4good.com  ;  mothergoose.com  ;  paulysplayhouse.com\nfavorite early reading site- starfall.com\nfavorite reward site dragongamez.com\nthese are just a few of the ones i have found to suppliment our homeschooling.  I hope you enjoy them
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I'm not a teacher, but I went to our school district's web site and found this information for our local schools as well as learning tools, e-learning, policies, procedures & bylaws, info about each of the schools and their programs, and some cool links for school-age children\n\nYou might also try contacting your local board of ed. or attending PTA meetings
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If you are looking for a complete curriculum, I have heard a lot of people like Abeka - a Christian programs that covers all the basic subjects, I think (though I have never used it myself).  I would highly recommend the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education," by Oliver DeMille.  You can guy it a gwc.edu in the bookstore section.  Check out hslda.org for info on home school groups in your state and info on home schooling in general.  One more piece of advice, don't get too much into the "school" mentality (my child has to do this, this and this at this, etc.).  Be flexible - that is one of the beauties on home schooling.  If your child doesn't like the curriculum you have, find something different - there are TONS of options out there.  Good luck!
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here is info on homeschooling in your state: http://www.illinoishouse.org/index_b.html\n\nthere are no free programs that I know of... but you can homeshool for practically free, using the internet\n\nhttp://www.geocities.com/athens/8259/savers.html
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homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Michigan.htm and time4learning.org should give you some ideas.
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http://www.educationuk.org/\n\nHere is the councils site for education, You might get some more information from this site.
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I home school my kids and have had wonderful results with a book called "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" by Siegfried Engelmann.  I know several 3 and 4 yr olds who have learned with this program.  You can take it at your own pace and you see results very early in the program.  There are also some wonderful curriculum out there for preschool, some have been mentioned already:\n\nhttp://www.mfwbooks.com/\nhttp://www.sonlight.com/\nhttp://www.bright-beginnings.net/\nhttp://www.caitscurriculum.com/\n\nHere are some great links to websites dedicated to early childhood learning.  I use them often for great ideas for learning and fun!:\n\nhttp://www.handsofachild.com/2/\nhttp://www.preschoolrainbow.org/index.htm\nhttp://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/index.htm\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html\n\nI hope that helps, if you are planning on home schooling after preschool I would recommend finding a home school support group in your area and get plugged in with other families who homeschool.  \n\nBlessings.
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try this site\n\n\nhttp://www.schoolingkids.com/
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The schools themselves should be able to provide you that information. Also, there is usually a county historian or an archive at your local public library.
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you will find what you are looking for here:\n\nhttp://homeschooling.about.com/od/schedulingforms/
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Homeschooling is the best.  Private school would be your next best choice if you can afford it.  There are many free resources for homeschooling. Try your local library for books about it and materials to use.  I would also recommend reading the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver DeMille.  You can buy it at gwc.edu in the bookstore section.  Believe me, it's worth the $15 or $20, even if you decide not to home school.