We can't (or I certainly can't!) go to the beach without our keiki. That's "children" for you tourists. We homeschoolers have keiki on our minds and hearts constantly, and the following entries are all about the keiki:
Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn at Trivium Pursuit list 10 Things You Can Do With Your Child Before Age 10 in pursuing a classical education. My keiki are already older than 10, and I wish I'd had this information earlier!
The Queen of Carrots, a homeschooling mom, was homeschooled as a child . Thinking back to her childhood, she shares Listening to My Inner 10-year-old. What a unique perspective she has as a homeschooled homeschooling mom!
Headmistress, Zookeeper at The Common Room writes that Children Need Tour Guides , and it is a parental duty to pass on what we've learned. She, as is her habit (and it's a good habit to have!), shares some relevant Charlotte Mason quotations.
Kristi at Keeping It Together tackles the Newsweek article, The Trouble With Boys. She notices something missing in the magazine's discussion of the issue.
Referring to the same Newsweek article and an analysis by National Review Online, Serona at School@Home says "Boys will be, well, boys" and he calls fathers to action.
Michael at Family School finds out "Why My Son Reads." Like Michael, I'm thrilled to see my children reading. We just don't always know their true motivation! :-)
Ron at Atypical Homeschool.net puts forth an "Unschooling Hypothesis" based on how his youngest daughter is learning.
Also an unschooler, Captain at Captain Me Planet says in "It works!" that unschooling is working for her children -- "Our children aren’t going to be dumb as stumps after all!" I enjoyed the humor in her account.
Once you load up the keiki and your beachgoing supplies and haul everything to a good spot on the sand, the first thing you have to pay attention to is that bright tropical sun. (We use SPF 50 on our pale Irish skin!) Homeschooling has its hot spots, as well -- those topics that are or often seem to be controversial. These homeschoolers aren't afraid of a little heat:
Janine Cate at Why Homeschool answers "That Socialization Question Again". I've found that to be the most popular question I'm asked by people unfamiliar with homeschooling. Janine provides some sensible answers.
It seems we homeschoolers are also often asked to explain why we homeschool. (It's funny to me that few people ask parents why they send their children to a public school or to a private one.) Stephany at Ivanhoe Academy writes of her family's experience in a post entitled, "In which I explain why we will homeschool..."
Daryl Cobranchi shares a letter to the editor about the right of homeschoolers to participate in sports at public schools. I admit I'm ambivalent about that issue, and Daryl gave me some food for thought.
After the beach blanket and chairs are settled, it's time to get wet! That blue-green ocean is irresistible! Check with the lifeguards before venturing out with your surfboard, though. From their vantage point in the stands, they see the big picture and have information you might not see at the moment. These homeschoolers are taking the long view, too, and remind us of days beyond this one:
Patricia Ann of Patricia Ann's Pollywog Creek Porch brought tears to my eyes with her post entitled "For I know the plans I have for you...". She expresses her faith in God's timing in lessons learned along her homeschooling journey with her son, Nick.
Mary Ellen at Tales from the Bonny Blue House looks beyond the books, drills, and tests to the real Lessons Learned in her home during her pregnancy.
Joanne of Homeschool Mami's World writes about making connections with her children in A Spider Web of Ideas. She nicely articulates one of my favorite aspects of homeschooling.
Tim Swanson at Doctor Recommended discusses "Growing Trends in Higher Education". We're facing decisions about higher education in the next few years, so I'm beginning to pay close attention to the kind of information Tim shares. I also notice that my alma mater, Auburn University, is on his list.
My own keiki are old enough and cautious enough about the ocean for me to enjoy some time in my chair alternately reading and staring at the scenery, while at the same time monitoring the PalmKids. I love to escape into a book at the beach, and it's also a lovely, head-clearing place to do some school research and planning. These homeschooling parents provide practical information, links, and even downloads we can use in math, science, writing, and reading:
Patsy at DarjeelinGirl (I love that blog name! And I wonder if she's tried any of my brother-in-law's tea?) shares about a recent "Tax-o-mazing!" lesson with her children in taxonomy using an interactive website. This news comes just in time for our little classical academy in the palms as we're also studying biology.
All the way from the land down under, Bruggie Tales has kindly shared a maths quiz that you can download. I so appreciate people who take the time to design and then share helpful tools.
Maria at Homeschool Math Blog asks a question that has been much on my mind lately: Can I Teach My Child Algebra? She shares plenty of links that I'll certainly be clicking!
Beverly Hernandez from About Homeschooling posts information about the new projects at the Homeschooler's Writing Club. The field assignment sure sounds like fun.
Sherry at Semicolon reviews a children's book with a title that is very frightening to me -- "The Children's Blizzard". Seriously, her review makes this book sound attractive even to me, a gal who gets cold in Hawaii!
I don't know about you, but I'm hungry and so are my keiki! It's a good thing we have some vendors nearby where we can get some shave ice and snacks. These homeschoolers are thinking about food and business, too:
Tami of Tami's Blog combines business and education in "Homeschooling and Running a Homeschooling Supply Business". Organization, as always, seems to be the key here.
Sean at Holy Family School makes me even hungrier witih "Chagrin and the Chocolate Factory", a humorous, informative, and mouth-watering account of a field trip with his family.
Spunky of SpunkyHomeSchool writes about what she learned while listening to John Tayler Gatto speak this past weekend. She explains "Fourth Purpose Schooling", in which the needs of businesses drive education.
Before I pack up my beach gear and head back home to catch up on all I've put off while reading, sorting, and posting these entries, I'd like to send a big MAHALO (thank you!) to Henry Cate of Why Homeschool. He came up with the idea of the Carnival of Homeschooling Bloggers, he organizes it, and he gave me an opportunity to participate and host. Mahalo also to all of you bloggers who submitted entries and spread the word.
The next -- 6th! -- Carnival of Homeschooling will be hosted once again by Why Homeschool. Click here for information on how to submit your entry.
Now you residents of colder climes may want to stick around here on the beach for awhile, but I've really got to go. Aloha, y'all!
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