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The Value of Learning How to Type in Education & Psssst! A Little Something For You – A Giveaway

March 31, 2014 | 67 Comments
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see my full disclosure policy.

This Giveaway is now closed! Thanks for stopping by! Guess what? I plan on doing another giveaway for this wonderful typing program in the summer right before back to school.  Be sure you are following me to know about it. The winners are listed at the bottom of this post after I draw them.

Learning how to type was something I valued learning in high school.  Dare I mention that the typewriter I learned to type on was even older than an IBM Selectric typewriter, which is dinosaur old by today’s fast changing standards.  It had one of those moving carriages and weird me loved looking up at the end of a sentence as I pushed the carriage return back to the left.

Though moving carriages and the more advanced sphere like ball, which replaced moving carriages are both things of the past, the skill of touch typing is alive and thriving.

How Did You Learn To Type?

Because typing is a necessity in this fast changing world of technology and a life long skill that I know my kids will use, I have been searching for a typing program that fits my standard.  It has not been easy.  So I was thrilled to receive Ultimate Typing and to use it with both of my sons these past few months.

(I received Ultimate Typing free in exchange for my honest opinion.  All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my kids.  And for sure I will tell you what is on my mind. Click here if you want a full disclosure.)

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Oh sure there are some free programs and other typing programs I used when the kids were little that taught them some light typing.  But now that they are older, I have been looking for a solid program that goes beyond just fun.

Look at my list of what I think a well-rounded learn how to type program should include:

  • Tutorials should be state of the art.  With the technology we have today, my interactive learners like video teaching and the videos should be high quality and engaging.  Boring lessons on a blank page do not do it for us.  I mean this is typing right? So I need it a bit more lively;
  • My older kids should be able to do it independently;
  • Don’t penalize me because I have a large family or want to use it with multiple children.  Even if I had one child, I may want to use the program for myself or brush up on my skills without worrying that I am breaking copyright laws.  Complicated pricing for multiple users is a big turnoff for me;
  • It should have incremental teaching tips;
  • It needs to educate my boys on ergonomics because when sitting for a long time, it is important to take care of their hands, wrists and back.  I had a test in high school on the importance of posture and its affect on the body.  Of course this was because I was a serious typist typing 130 words a minute in my prime, but its important that my boys know how to correct back or hand problems if they have them;
  • Because my boys are not preschoolers or kindergarteners, I want a tracking system that I can use for each child to chart their progress, which is not babyish;
  • I want it meaty enough so that I can count it as a high school credit elective for Mr. Awesome;
  • I want it to have easy to read text with bright and clear pictures; and
  • And for both age groups, I want lots of games and ways to make it fun.

I got all of this and so much more as we used Ultimate Typing over the past few months.  At first I was hesitant about accepting the curriculum for review because of the lack of well, glamour, in previous programs I have used.  Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t just want something that is state of the art with high quality graphics that is pretty to look at, but it had to teach typing in a way that is not boring.

After I unwrapped Ultimate Typing, I instantly saw the superior quality.  There is just no comparison to other programs I have used over the years and that includes comparing what you get for the price too.

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Ultimate Typing has a variety of games and exercises for every age learner, which is one fact that I really love.  Also though, a high quality video precedes the lesson to explain what to do and what you will cover.  Watch the high quality tutorial and begin your lesson.  The boys don’t need me standing there.

The boys hunted and pecked with free programs when they were young, but wanting to seriously learn how to type so that it is a life-long skill requires a program where you actually learn how to type.  I am glad we have used free things over the years as it strengthened their finger skills.  But teaching my last two boys how to type shouldn’t take as long as it did with Mr. Senior 2013 because of not having an actual typing program instead of just playing games.

Bored and Board

There is no substitute for old fashion drill, repetition and practice when learning how to type.  So I certainly don’t envy the company that can make tutoring that skill a lively one and Ultimate Typing has done just that.

learning how to typeThere is even practices for dictation and the first one was A Tale of Two Cities. learning how to type
Love the fact that even though my sons have not got there yet, the advanced lesson topics include vowels and diphthongs, common phrases and prefixes and suffixes to name a few.
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Educators know that the value of typing is the ability to be able to articulate and convey ideas without being hampered by fine motor skills.

Though I feel that cursive handwriting will always be the hallmark of a well-educated child, learning how to type is essential today.  Communicating ideas through typing allows any level of writer to focus on his overflowing ideas instead of formation of letters.

Whatever the complexities about keyboards too, most young children start learning quickly on them and their passion to express their ideas needs to be nurtured.

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Ultimate Typing touts several honors and recognition and rightly so.  I too am proud to partner with Ultimate Typing because I want to use a first-rate typing software in my homeschool.

There is so much more to Ultimate Typing that you will want to visit Ultimate Typing’s site to take it all in.

One more unique feature though I have to tell you about and that is after completing this program a certificate is issued to you stating that you have successfully completed this comprehensive course.   Knowing that Mr. Awesome will have this skill to add to his high school diploma just makes his future opportunities for employment a bit more aggressive.

learn how to type typing certificate

Who knows maybe the Mr. who refuses to give up his hunt and peck style will give Ultimate Typing a try also.

If I had to change one thing about it, I would change the name of a few of the games.  Some of the games like beat the monster says to type in the magic spells and another one is titled ghosts.  Again, a program of this caliber and high quality doesn’t need to use those title names.  Titles like solve using your detective skills or mystery type games would be just as appealing to learners.  Though there are plenty of other games to choose from, I did want you to know that.

Overall, I am delighted to partner with Ultimate Typing and to tell you about them because they have been committed to not only make learning to type educational, but to make it entertaining.

Ultimate Typing is a program that your family grows into and never outgrows.

Guess what? The folks at Ultimate Typing love giveaways and love educators too. So I will be giving away 2 programs.

Product Facts a Glance  Learn How To Type in Your Homeschool

Product Name: Ultimate Typing

Prices:  Windows version: $29.95

Mac: $29.95

License: Unlimited User Accounts. {I love this because we can ALL use it.}

Type of Product:  Instant download.

Customer Service: I received my download on time and it installed safely and quickly.  Also, when I had questions, I received timely answers.

Ages: 7 to Adult. Love this fact that you never outgrow this program either!

Social Media Links:

Facebook

Twitter @ultimatetyping

Google +

All prices are good at the time of this blog post.

A Giveaway! Yipppeeeeeee

>>>>>>> RULES. Let’s keep it easy. <<<<<<<

  •  The Giveaway for 2 Ultimate Typing programs starts today and ends Saturday April 5, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m. CST.  Winners will be chosen by Random dot org and I will notify the winners by email and post here on the blog.
  • Let me give you every chance to win and allow up to 2 entries on this baby.  Comment here on this blog post for all entries.  So one entry per comment here on the blog.

The first comment is your choice.

The second comment should be posted on one of the social sharing sites for Ultimate Typing (and then post the link here on my blog as your second comment).  Here are the social sharing sites again for Ultimate Typing.

Facebook

Twitter @ultimatetyping

Google +

Your comments/entries should look something like this.

1st comment. “I can’t live or school without this or I hope you are having a great day or I don’t like my kids.” (okay okay). Your choice!

2nd comment. “I commented or shared on (insert Google, Facebook or Twitter) and here is the link : (insert link)”

  • Lastly, because I can’t have once in a lifetime email readers, the winner has 24 hours to claim his/her prize or I will pick another winner.

Hope You Win & Let’s Get this Party Started!!  Come here to this blog post: The Value of Learning How to Type in Education & Psssst! A Little Something For You Too – A Giveaway, and I have even linked it for you.

Hugs and love ya,

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Congratulations to the 2 Winners! Comment Numbers 23 & 5

Danielle & Tanecia

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Danielle Hull
Mar 31, 2014 @ 13:37:54 

Thanks so much for the thorough review! We have been using a free program, but my oldest has completed it and is ready for something more!

Tanecia
Mar 31, 2014 @ 11:53:04 

This looks like a fun program!

67 CommentsFiled Under: Giveaways, Product Review, Type Tagged With: learnhowtype

Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation

February 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment
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Tiny has been loving the easy hands-on activities he has been doing as we have been going through the curriculum by Zeezok Music Appreciation. Also, look at Fun Facts About the Phantom of the Opera & Styles of Music Unit Study.

One of the reasons I wanted to review this curriculum was because of our love of unit studies. 

Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation

The homeschool music curriculum is Zeezok Music Appreciation – Book 1.

Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation

Many curriculum providers may not have on their website a product description of their curriculum as a unit study.

However, this curriculum goes above and beyond in fitting my description of a comprehensive unit study.

Beethovens Porridge

Zeezok Music Appreciation

Beyond having work texts, each unit is filled with hands-on ideas that are easy.  

Sometimes I know I fuss over hands-on ideas too much, but they don’t have to be complicated. 

I always have to remind myself of that too.  

Also though in the music appreciation curriculum other subjects like history, geography and language arts are certainly included.

You’ll love Zeezok Music Appreciation – Book 1.

You know I told you we honed in on a study of Beethoven and one easy hands-on idea suggested was to make Beethoven’s porridge.

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We tweaked the activity a bit to fit our need, plus the original recipe I wanted to preserve in the curriculum so I don’t ruin any surprises for you.

Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation

We have enjoyed getting to know Beethoven’s lively music personality as he directed from his piano. 

He would forget that he was a soloist as he became so engrossed in it that he would jump up and begin conducting.  We feel kindred spirits with him as he would leap in the air at the loud parts, wave his arms to the skies and even crouch in quiet parts.

Look at the parts that come with the curriculum Zeezok Music Appreciation – Book 1.

Tiny would not ever forgive me if I showed you the pictures I took as he acted that out when reading about those tidbits on Beethoven and listening to his music. 

Easy Hands-On Ideas for Music Appreciation

The porridge pictures are not quite as exciting, you’ll just have to imagine the other pictures.

Later this month, I will be posting a full review on this curriculum that we are savoring every bit of the way. 

Because there is no way in one post I can tell you the things we have been loving about our music curriculum, I shared a few other things we have done on this unit below.

More Homeschool Music Curriculum Resources

  • Relax! How to Easily Add Art and Music to Your Homeschool Day
  • Homeschool Music Curriculum on the Beat
  • Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation
  • Fun Facts About the Phantom of the Opera & Styles of Music Unit Study
  • Music Appreciation – Beethoven Chiming Bells Minibook

Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation
Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation
Fun & Easy Hands-on Ideas with Zeezok Music Appreciation

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Keyboard Classroom – Learn How To Type in Your Homeschool

January 23, 2014 | 2 Comments
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Keyboard Classroom Homeschool Review

(I was given a copy of Keyboard Classroom in exchange for my honest opinion. This post also contains affiliate links.  Read my full disclosures here and here.)

Back when they still offered typing in high school, I took it as an elective and I am glad I did.

Typing is a skill I have used to this day and so I wanted to be sure each one of my sons had a good grasp on the skill.

I don’t do the hunt/peck sort of typing just for the fact that on my job interviews back in the day they required timed tests.  That is not my goal for my sons.  I do have a list of things I am looking for in a typing program and a few of them are that it has to be easy to use, would teach typing in increments, have some way to see a record of their progress, could be used for multiple children or the family, incorporated some of the skills I learned as a quick typist like taking dictation and is pretty self-manageable.  I don’t want to be managing lessons for another subject.

So when I was given the chance to use Keyboard Classroom for the past few months I was delighted.

Benefits of Keyboard Classroom

home screen keyboard classroom

  • easy set up
  • the home screen is easily understandable by a child of any age
  • it has that incremental approach which I was looking for
  • repeat practice is the best way to learn typing as it is used in this program
  • games are used to incorporate fun and give you a sense of accomplishment.  The minute Tiny figured out you only needed 2 tokens for a game, he over there on the games.
  • short spurts like one minute of work was good for Tiny too

Did you notice those nifty little finger guards up there in that first picture?  They are placed on the keyboard to help your child keep his fingers in the right position.  That is a nice plus for those who struggle to keep their fingers positioned correctly.  I think that is the hardest part for any new typist.

We only used the finger guards for the first lesson or so because Tiny had some prior typing experience, not much, but he still was okay without them.

Keyboard Classroom Finger Trainer | Tina&apos;s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

The greatest advantage for us in using this program is that it helped to strengthen Tiny’s finger reaches.   Too, Tiny has had piano lessons so I think that helped in understanding finger placement.  He found this program quite easy to understand, but it still presented a nice challenge when he went to the higher levels.

Keyboard Classroom Review

Look at the levels this program has:

Keyboard Finger Trainer/Typing Words/Home Stretch/Typing Sentences and Capital Stretch.  Unlike some other typing programs I used with my older boys, with Keyboard Classroom Tiny seemed to make improvement a little faster.  I think it was the satisfaction knowing that he completed a level.

The short one minute lessons were easy for Tiny to remember and do which is another unique feature about this program.

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This next feature may or may not be good for you.  Not sure it would appeal to girls either, but you never know.  But you work hard to move through the ranks moving from cadet up to corporal and general.  So that is the way used to show progress.

Of course I had to try out one or two drills to get the feel of it and one thing I figured out was that the child does not hit the enter key to return to the next line, but the space bar.  I couldn’t really read on the site why that is an effective way to teach, but I think I would prefer he use the enter key which is more natural to typing.

When it comes to correcting errors, no big alarm or sirens go off, thank goodness.  But you see a small x so you know that it was not correct.

I think the pricing is a bit cumbersome for homeschool families.  It comes with a single user license and it can add up quickly when you have multiple children.  Most of us, including me have multiple children that we might want to use this with.

If you have a pick up and go sort of style about teaching you may like this program because there were no videos to watch to learn how or interactive videos for the lessons.   Too, if you are not interested in tracking progress other than moving through the ranks you will like the easy way Keyboard Classroom keeps up with progress.

Overall, the program was easy to learn and Tiny likes it and sneaks in the office to practice.

Product Facts a Glance

Product Name:Keyboard Classroom

Prices: $49.95 for a family license (5 people)

Type of Product:  CD-rom purchase.

Customer Service: I received my CD on time and it installed safely and quickly.

Ages: 8 and up!

Social Media Links:

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All prices are good as of the date of this review.

Hugs and love ya,

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Keyboard Classroom

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Hands On History Kit–South America Unit Study

October 31, 2013 | 35 Comments
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Art In History Kit

When I was planning our hands on activities for our South America unit study, I realized that not so many were fun and age appropriate.  So I was tickled when we got a chance to play with review a fun hands on history kit from Art in History. We chose the Incan empire food vessel kit.

So you know how Tiny got his mom’s lack of art creativity, but it has never hindered us from schooling on the wild side when we set out for an art adventure. The Incan Empire Food Storage Vessel kit helps all novice and expert art adventurers alike because it contains everything you need in one sweet box for each child.

Here is what came in our kit:

  • A replica of a jar from the Incan Empire.
  • Paintbrush, sponge, paint pallet, acrylic paint pods AND
  • FREE lesson plan with background information on the Incan Empire.
World History Ancient Egypt - King Tutankhamun Tomb Frieze (1333- 1324 BC) Middle Eastern Studies - Omani Majmar (100-Present) French Revolution - Limoges Style Tabatiere (1769-1324)
American History Mission of San Antonio De Valero - Alamo Fresco Tiles (1718-1793) American Revolution - Colonial Teapot (1763-1788) English Colonial - Slipware Plate (1650-1800)

 

With so many choices of art projects for world history and American history plus the fact that we can have another excuse to study history longer made us excited about this craft.

We spent several days poring over the lesson plan and tying it in to what we learned so far on our South America unit study.  It is hard to focus on the background information with all the art and craft supplies waiting for Tiny’s itching little hands.

Even though the lesson plan didn’t come with questions and answers or vocabulary words, I am glad because the teacher in me would have been tempted to have him complete all of that before we started.  If you tend to be relaxed on the days you do hands on projects like I am, then you will like the background information provided in the lesson plan and can use it as a read through.

We did an oral narration after we read through it because I wanted our focus to stay on the delight of doing something hands on. After we read it together, I made sure too that Tiny had some kind of idea of how to plan his design which is geometrical for the Incans. Hands on History Kit - Incan Empire South America

The 12 page free lesson plan (wow) has an ample amount of information in it including a color map and color samples (thank you) of how to paint the jar.  Next time when I get a kit, I will hold back the art part of the kit and use the free lesson plan to build our unit study so Tiny doesn’t know about about the art. We stalked our mail man on this one, but I will keep it a secret next time because I didn’t know the free information would be so very helpful in building my unit study.

Discovery Through Creativity

If you wanted to build a more in depth unit study from the free lesson plan received with your kit, you could use the information in several ways:

  • locate the Incan Empire on the map for geography;
  • prepare a vocabulary word puzzle with some of the terms for language arts;
  • create more hands on activities like a quipu (a special knotted string) for art history;
  • focus on understanding the areas like Cuzco and Machu Picchu for history;
  • include some science on understanding the spread of disease like small pox which was introduced to the Incans from the Europeans; and
  • I could see some nature sketches because the Incan people liked to use natural landscapes and simple forms on their pottery.

Regarding the art part of this kit, I loved the fact that the kit comes with the acrylic paint colors that would be used in that time period. Each pod is just the right amount to complete the project and believe me Tiny had to paint it several times or just so until his standard was met.

Warm tones of brown and sepia make up this kit and if you look  at the website, for Art in History you can see that other appropriate colors for that time in history are matched up to to each product.

Of course, you can never go wrong with step by step painting directions too. We need them at our house, but you are probably more artsy than we are.

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I do like the fact that I was not scrambling to locate all of our art products or pulling buckets tubes of paint that have either gone bad or having to buy new ones because I didn’t have the “right” color in the house at the moment. Just a dab will do you on paint as we have learned over the years so the paint pods are just the right amount and size.

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The tips such as using a rubber band around your jar and sketching your design first on paper, I found very helpful.

Tiny made his own pattern on paper first too, which consisted of diamonds, circles and lines. Then instead of line drawing on the jar, he painted free hand onto his jar. He didn’t want to use the rubber band or pencil lightly on the jar because it “it might mess it up” according to him.

Our children have different standards for their work at different ages.  And, I have found that the delight is in the process of learning, creating and doing it his way.

But isn’t that what counts? When they are delighted with the end project. (Don’t tell anybody, but Tiny actually put some food in there to see if he could get it out.)

Interdisciplinary Learning – What?

I have to let you know one more thing which has the unit study loving teacher in me excited and that is Art in History has expansive teacher’s guides for unit studies. You know unit study providers which has content laid out can be limited at times. It can be daunting to plan and why reinvent the wheel when we can spend our time doing something else we enjoy. So that is why I am tickled about this new company because their unit studies are laid out in a 4 – 5 day lesson format.

Check out the teacher’s guides at Art in History that are for an in-depth unit study.

This project is a big hands on hit in our home.  Here are some of our other hands on projects too.

Negrinho a Dessert From Brazil

Salt Dough Map

How to Make an Easy Roman Shield & Free Set of Wings

Product Facts a Glance

PLEASE NOTE: All historically correct paint colors are included with purchase of
Artifact(s). Paint colors may vary depending on monitor variations.

Product Name: Incan Empire Food Storage Vessel

Website: Art in History

Prices: $9.95. Plus shipping/handling

Type of Product: Physical Art project kit for one child.

Customer Service: I had a question about their products and my question was quickly answered  by customer service.

Social Media Links:

Facebook

Twitter @artinhistory

Pinterest

YouTube

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Homeschoolers Who Want More Than College

October 20, 2013 | 4 Comments
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Homeschoolers lead the educational world in many ways because we want to step to a different pace when helping our teens plan for life in the real world.  We don’t want cookie cutter education. So I am delighted, no thrilled to tell you about Praxis, which is an intensive 10 month program as an option for homeschoolers who want more than just college.

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Alternative to College

If you have homeschooled for any length of time, you know that not all homeschoolers want to go to college. They have second thoughts about what use to be just accepted as fact. The truth of it is that a college degree is no guarantee that your teen won’t struggle to find work and be successful.

Up until now,  I didn’t know of any program for homeschoolers that fed the business and entrepreneurial side of my sons. You know the Mr. has been an entrepreneur who is also in sales almost the whole time we have been married. If you are married to one you know what I mean because they do a little of a lot of things they are talented at and sales too.

I can say he has shaped my positive view of sales and business from the first time we met.

Dare I make a tiny confession? Call us insane, but while riding in the car, we like to listen to Chet Holmes and Tony Robbins.   My sons have been required to read books assigned by the Mr. about selling so they understand our business.

So when I first heard about Praxis, I spent considerable time poring over their website and watching the videos because I am excited about understanding their concept.

You know I always have to put everything in an organized package, so I broke down into sections what I feel is important in helping you to understand what they offer.

About Praxis

Though you may be tempted to use the word internship, this is not an internship. This is an opportunity to learn hands-on while receiving a business education too. Praxis is a company that recognizes the natural strengths and abilities of young business minds and wants to nurture that into a career complete with a portfolio.

I find that young people or seasoned business folks too don’t know what a portfolio is let alone build one.  I have seen salesman that have to be told their strengths and capabilities. Mind you a lot of salesman I know don’t like reading or fooling with something like that because they are too busy creating new ideas, but they soon find out you are the only one to showcase your strengths.

Helping a young high achiever now to see the need of letting the rest of the hiring world view their talents in a portfolio saves them precious time down the road when applying for a job they are motivated to go after.

So applicants of Praxis are those kids of ours that are entrepreneurial and do not fit the mold of college. Right away from an early age they may have people,  managerial and business skills that we noticed from the time they were born. A college may have them repeat the same things that we taught them in high school.

Praxis recognizes that a business skill set needs to be developed by business minded people. So their staff comes from various educational and business backgrounds.

Applicants for Praxis would be

  • young adults from 18 to twentyish and up. Basically, young adults mature enough to live on their own and work while pursuing this business and educational venture.
  • self-starters who want an alternative to college.
  • willing to relocate where the job opportunities are located.
  • getting paid (oh yes that computes) while they learn online and work for companies interested in the fresh ideas of young innovators.
  • instructed ALL online in academics by experts in their respective areas.
  • required to take tests (yes we know as homeschoolers that they are a necessary part of life) but the beauty of these tests are that they are oral. Again, another tell tale sign that Praxis understands that young business applicants are not necessarily paper/pen and sit in the cubicle type of kids.

How does Praxis work?

  • Like a partnership between student and businesses, participants are matched with businesses located in areas that have partnered with Praxis.
  • Students complete a 10 month program that consists of not only 10 hours a week of school online (you know we are already familiar with online work because a lot of our teens do CLEP and use other free online courses),  but are encouraged to interact and discuss the material and then do a test.
  • Because they understand the value of a rigorous education as well as business savvy, they have designed 6 rigorous curriculum modules that participants will go through.

Praxis 6 Rigorous Modules @ Tinas Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Want to check it out? Go to Praxis and click on Curriculum to download a .pdf about the course study.

What does it cost?

Certainly worth considering is the price, but more important to note is the value. It cost $13,000.00. I know, it does sound like a lot of money and that is because it is. But, follow me on this because we’re familiar with taking any curriculum that we are interested in purchasing and breaking down the cost to realize what we pay per year or per child. In other words, determine the cost over the term. Praxis is no different.

Your son or daughter will get paid $10.00 per hour for a 30 hour week. Simple math tells us that $300.00 x 40 weeks (10 months) = $12,000.00. I like that.

Divide 1,000.00 which is the balance of the original cost (13,000.00) over 10 months and that is $100.00 dollars a month.

Another huge advantage to this is that a young adult can appreciate the value of his education when he is working and paying it off as opposed to having mom and dad pay for it later or being saddled with a large college debt.

Your child’s hard work does equal an increased perceived value in his or her own education because now it has intrinsic value. Another win win because the young adult has already invested his time and money into this course.  Starting off in the business world with less debt teaches an important business lesson from the beginning.

You see why I am excited about this unique company, but there is more!

3 Shortcuts To Achieving Success In Record Time

We already think outside of  the box because of the fact we homeschool and take the road less traveled. Key to understanding what Praxis offers is knowing how we could use their services to meet our unique needs in multiple ways.

I don’t think it really comes down to having to make a choice between attending college or not. You know I always feel like we want it all in homeschooling and most of us set the bar real high with education.

Using Praxis as an alternative to college, during a gap year or as a stand alone business enterprise for those that won’t be pressed into classroom service leaves you plenty of options in how to use their program.

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There are two program/enrollment periods.

1st Option – The program runs from February – November. (Applications are being accepted for the February – November 2014 period through December 1. Hurry.)

2nd Option – The program runs from September – June. (Applicants are being accepted for this time period now too because sometimes you need to make long range plans.)

I am already following them on facebook and twitter for the latest. Go here to facebook: Discover Praxis to LIKE them. If your kids are too young now but you want to keep tabs on this company, then check out their newsletter at the bottom of Praxis home page on the right side to sign up.

Without sounding too over the top because I am so excited to know about this company, I am proud to do this review about Praxis. No longer are the risk takers, creative and business minded young adults in the homeschooling. They are practical and see the value of real life learning. Focusing not just on academic greatness, but now having an option with Praxis to arm our children with real life experiences just adds to the reason we homeschool. We want it all.

Check out my other posts about homeschooling high school or older children:

Happily Homeschooling Through Highschool

Guiding Older Children

Just Breathe……

Hormonal Teenagers Or High Achieving Teenagers

Product Facts At A Glance

Name: Praxis

Website: discoverpraxis.com

Program/Product: 10 month educational and business  program for the business minded, the risk takers and the young adults willing to break the mold.

Price: $13,000.00.  Whoa,  but doing the math helps you to see the value. Applicants get paid $10.00 per hour for a 30 hour week. 30 hours x 40 weeks is $12,000.00.  1,000.00 divided by 10 months makes $100.00 per month and that equals value AND the best part no debt or very little.

Social Media:

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Twitter @ discoverpraxis

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Price and information are correct as of the date of this review.

Hugs and love ya,

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