HOMESCHOOLING NEWS
May 31, 2000
~ State Unit Study
~ Summer Reading Club
~ Support Groups/Legal Pages
~ May Funday Calendar
~ Used books
~ New Links
~ Soccer Shoot-out
~ Homeschooling Forum-Pen Pals
~ Friday Chat
~ Homeschooling Joke from Melany Noltenius
~ Sew a Child's Art Apron
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If you're having trouble clicking on the links in my newsletter, I'll be
posting a copy in my forum each week.
http://www.delphi.com/ab-homeschool/messages?msg=802.1
STATE UNIT STUDY - South Carolina
Complete the units and make a United States notebook. Look for a new state
each week!
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa053000a.htm
SUMMER READING CLUB
The summer reading club is back by popular demand!
Sign your children up for the Summer Reading Club by your About.com
Homeschooling Guide.
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa052400a.htm
SUPPORT GROUPS/LEGAL PAGES
I've been updating the state support group pages. If you live in any of the
following states, would you mind checking the page and let me know if there
are any errors or anything else you'd like to see added. (If you've already
informed me of changes, they're in the works.)
Texas, Idaho, Montana and Delaware.
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa072999.htm
MAY FUNDAY CALENDAR - Talk in Complete Sentences Day
Have some sentence fun today!
Celebrate a holiday or special day every day in May.
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa050100a.htm
USED BOOKS
I'll be adding more in the next few days.
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa101599.htm
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NEWLY ADDED LINKS
Check this page to find out which categories have new links added.
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blnewlinks.htm
GAME OF THE DAY
Visit every day for a new online game to play - Play Soccer Shoot-out
http://homeschooling.about.com/msubmenu2.htm
HOMESCHOOLING FORUM - Pen Pals
Find a pen pal for homeschooled kids and teens - just leave a post with your
name, age and your interests/hobbies. Join the fun!
http://www.delphi.com/ab-homeschool/messages?msg=797.1
http://www.delphi.com/ab-homeschool/start/
HOMESCHOOLING CHAT
Join me on Friday, June 2 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time).
http://homeschooling.about.com/mpchat.htm
---------STUDENT WORK FEATURED HERE----------
Homeschooling joke submitted by: Melany Noltenius
Your About.com Guide for Knoxville, Tennessee (also a homeschool mom)
http://knoxville.about.com
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
trip to the store here they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed. And there is light.
Submit articles (stories, poems, jokes, etc.) written by your children for
inclusion in the newsletter.
Send email: homeschooling.guide@about.com
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Another featured Guide Site to check out:
SEW A CHILD'S ART APRON
Sewing Guide Debbie Colgrove provides the instructions for making a child's
art apron.
http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa081997.htm
"If you like my site, you should also check out these related About.com
Sites: http://artforkids.about.com; http://craftsforkids.about.com;
http://earlychildhood.about.com; http://childparenting.about.com;
http://kidscience.about.com; http://kidsastronomy.about.com;
http://homeparents.about.com; and http://k-6educators.about.com."
------------------ Coming Soon ------------------
Watch for more State and Province Unit Studies, Mini Units and How To tips
from your About.com Guide.
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Share this newsletter with your friends! If you have any suggestions,
please email me.
Beverly Hernandez
Homeschooling Guide
http://homeschooling.about.com/
homeschooling.guide@about.com
About.com
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