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25 Cents Homeschooling

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That’s it! This is the last week in this house.  Just about all of our furniture is gone.  This Monday, the people, who bought our bedroom suits will be showing up to load up the rest of it.  And we will be in a hotel by Monday.  Are you ready to embark on this adventure overseas with us?

Last weekend, our dear friends threw us a going away party.  The weekend before I spent the day at Kelley’s house telling her goodbye and this past weekend at the party, I spent a lot of the time with Evelyn and Cynthia, my other two dear friends.  (Do you mind if I skip showing you any of the pictures from that party as I wouldn’t be recognizable with all the flowing tears?)

Here are a couple of pictures I like of them over the last few years or so.

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The picture of Evelyn is when I hosted that surprise anniversary party for her.  The one of Cynthia I love with her husband when they were at the graduation party of Mr. Senior 2013.  I know I am just moving away and not passing away, but my homeschooling journey would not be what it is if it hadn’t been for Kelley, Evelyn and Cynthia.  No truer friends could I have.  Enough said.

Finding the inner zap to write about it with all the swirl of emotions is not easy.  On one hand, I have made all of our arrangements and connecting flights and all of us are beyond excited to learn about South America.  On the other hand, I am the type of person who needs a few of “my people” around.  Close friends, and especially those that you started your homeschooling journey with are treasured.

We have one more big hurdle to get over and that is to tell both of our families good-bye.  This next week we will be going to North Texas to tell my husband’s family bye and then heading back here to tell mine  good-bye.

Focusing on you and all the posts that I have planned, sharing my new unit studies, my new planning forms, homeschooling tips and organizational tips will keep me excited and forward thinking.  I am hoping you stick around for all of it!

25 Cents Homeschooling

One thing though that has me pumped right now is the Annual 2014 Omnibus sale going on.  You know I don’t plug or push very many things, but when it’s a great deal that I don’t want you to miss, I am excited to tell you about it.

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Here is why I am proud to be part of it each year:

  • The products are ALL by homeschooling authors.
  • They have a document format that everybody will like.  I know I kid a lot about not liking techie things, but my confession is that I like to be able to read my publications on my iPad or Kindle too.  Having them on my computer at home and on my devices while traveling is a sweet perk.
  • One of the BEST reasons for a bundle is that each book or product is ONLY .25¢.

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And OH, did you see that my contribution to this sweet deal is my Forever Blog Planner?  I have OVER 300 pages in that planner alone.  I know some of you don’t blog, but there are other planners too.
encouragement-promo3 There really is something for everybody in this annual sale that only lasts 7 days.

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I have downloaded all of my files and am still looking through all of them.  And if you purchased the Omnibus last year, there are 94 BRAND new titles in the bundle this year!

Scoot by iHomeschool Network to read the rest of the titles and grab your bundle!!

But read this fine print first because there are a few things I want you to know.

  • The deadline for refunds is September 5. Positively no refunds will be given if the file host shows that you have downloaded any files.
  • The ebooks will only be available until September 25, please do not delay in downloading them. See the FAQ (http://www.homeschoolomnibus.com/faq/) or contact iHomeschool Network (http://www.homeschoolomnibus.com/contact) for more information.
  • DVDs can be purchased until September 20.
  • The downloads are not on my page.  The downloads are being hosted by iHomeschool Network .

If you do not understand all the techie things, be sure to look at the FAQ because it will answer a lot of your questions.

Click Here To Grab It Now. The Sale Only Lasts 7 Days

Plus You Need LOTS of time to start your hot and heavy downloading!!!

Today, I am finishing transferring all of my files from my home computer to my laptop as I plan to share more printables, more unit study ideas and organizational tools your way.

I can’t wait to share all of it with you and I am excited for YOU about this Omnibus!

Hugs and love ya,

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2014 Omnibus is Here! Over The Top Excited. Grab Your Bundle

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I can hardly contain myself because I am so PROUD to be part of Omnibus again this year and offer this great bundle of SWEET homeschooling goodies!!  I won’t make this long because there are SO many books to show you, but I wanted to be sure you read the fine print at the end of this post because I don’t want you to miss a thing.

Too, drool over this PARTIAL list here on my blog, but hurry and scoot right on over to iHomeschool Network which is managing the sale to read all the titles in the bundle, see all the extras like the freebies and discounts and grab your bundle!

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Here is a partial list………………….

 

  • 100+Notebooking Page Templates
  • 101 Independent Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • 2014 iHomeschool Studio MP3s by iHomeschool Network from iHomeschool Studio
  • 2nd Grade Fruit of the Spirit Penmanship
  • A Diligent Heart Planner
  • A Gentle Answer
  • A Life That Flourishes
  • A Seasonal Start in Fall Chalk Pastels
  • A Simple Guide to Saving Money on Food
  • Alphabet Dictionary by Jenn
  • And the Word Became Flesh:
  • Basic Shapes for Beginners
  • Beginner’s Cursive Fruit of the Spirit Penmanship
  • Bible Writer-Vol. 2 Scripture Memory and Copywork that Teaches Who Jesus Is
  • Blog Planner 2014
  • Chalk Pastels-Art at the Beach
  • Children’s History
  • Circle Time: Plan the Best Part
  • Classic Literature Pack Volume 2
  • Color-By-Number ABCs by Lauren Hill from Mama’s Learning Corne

 

  • Designing Your Language Arts Curriculum
  • Elementary Art Color Theory Pack
  • Encompass Preschool Curriculum
  • Essay Tune Up
  • Essential Chefs: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Kitchen
  • Family Homeschool Planner 2014-2015
  • Family Mission Planner
  • Famous Men of the Middle Ages – Text and Notebooking Pages
  • Forever Blog Planner by Tina Robertson
  • Freezer to Slow Cooker Week 2
  • From Frazzled to Focused: 7 Planning Tools for Busy Moms

 

  • Hands-On Learning
  • Homechooling Your Kinesthetic Visual Learner
  • Homeschool Teacher Planner
  • Homeschooling an Only Child: When Just One is Just Right
  • Homeschooling High School: Ten Steps to the Finish Line
  • How to Choose “Just Right” Books: Helping Kids Grow as Readers
  • Introductory Entomology
  • My Book of Centuries
  • Notebooking Success
  • Out of this World!
  • Picture and Writing: Older Ages
  • Pocket Chart Calendar Bundle
  • Reality Check
  • Spice Up Your Homeschooling
  • SQUILT Volume 2: Classical Era

And, and, and . . .

Scoot by iHomeschool Network to read the rest of the titles and grab your bundle!!

But read this fine print first:

  • The deadline for refunds is September 5. Positively no refunds will be given if the file host shows that you have downloaded any files.
  • The ebooks will only be available until September 25, please do not delay in downloading them. See the FAQ (http://www.homeschoolomnibus.com/faq/) or contact iHomeschool Network (http://www.homeschoolomnibus.com/contact) for more information.
  • DVDs can be purchased until September 20.

If you do not understand all the techie things, be sure to look at the FAQ because it will answer a lot of your questions.

Grab It Now. The Sale Only Lasts 7 Days

Plus You Need LOTS of time to start your hot and heavy downloading!!!

Finishing Strong – Homeschool Link Up Party {Homeschooling Middle & High School Years} #24.

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Finishing Strong – Homeschool Link Up Party {Homeschooling Middle & High School Years} #24.

 

Happy Wednesday and Welcome to Finishing Strong!

Finishing Strong ~ Homeschooling the Middle & High School Years #24

Today we’re featuring a few of the best posts about homeschooling middle school that have been shared with us over the past few weeks.

Middle School is such a fun season for homeschooling. Your kids can think more abstractly, allowing them to discuss subjects at a deeper level than before. Plus, their passions and personalities are really starting to shine through, giving you opportunity to tailor their education, which can be a ton of fun!

Families are always looking for inspiration and ideas related to homeschooling middle school, so if you have any posts related to these middle grades, please share them below, as well as your favorite high school posts.

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Homeschooling Average Middle Schoolers: High School Can Wait! from 7 Sisters Homeschool

I Can’t Homeschool Because My Kids are in Middle School from Education Possible

Our Curriculum Choices for Middle School from Eva Varga

Middle School Homeschool Curriculum Choices from Hodgepodge

Use a Homeschool Student Planner for Organizing Middle Schoolfrom Starts at Eight

Homeschooling Middle School Doesn’t Always Mean Middle Way from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Next week we’re going to feature some of our favorite high school posts.

Don’t forget to check out all of the co-hosts – Aspired Living, Blog She Wrote, Education Possible, EvaVarga, Milk and Cookies, Starts at Eight, and Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus.

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Easy Details to Remember & Even Easier Guidelines.

      • The link up party goes live at 5:00 a.m. CST each Wednesday and stays open until the following Tuesday at 11:55 p.m.
      • Each week we will pick our favorite links as features and share them.
      • You can link up to 3 posts. Please do not link up advertising posts, or other link ups, or parties. I will remove them. Homeschool related reviews are permitted and of course all topics related to homeschooling middle to high school students.
      • Grab a button to add to your post after you link up and if you were featured, grab an “I was featured” button.
      • By linking up with us, you agree for us to share your images and give you credit of course.
      • That’s it! Glad to have you here and let’s party!
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How To Fake Homeschooling

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Mouth the words fake education and whatever issues homeschoolers disagree about are quickly forgotten as they mount a united assault.

Good thing I will only be sharing tips today about how to fake homeschooling.  No, I am not talking about counterfeit homeschooling, but about improvising when you need to. You know, those days when the public school is looking really good is when you need to dig deep to find a solid routine.

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Improvising or creating homeschool days spontaneously without preparation is an area I struggle in constantly.

Admiring artists who improvise and create while painting and musicians who have mastered the art of improvisation, I think about them often when I have to homeschool through times when my plans might not work.

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I have learned that my love for lists, planners, schedules and well-laid out lesson plans can be more of a hindrance than help at times when homeschooling is challenging.

Reminding myself of homeschooling beliefs that I hold dear to my heart and wanting to fend off any feelings of being defeated as we get ready to embark on our huge move across the continent, I want to share a few of my tips today.

Improvise = At One’s Pleasure

Too,  I am hoping you come away armed, encouraged and with a real can-do attitude if and when you have big changes in your homeschool routine.

Nobody does it better than you.

While easier to combat later on in your journey when you have tiny little successes along the way, the thinking that returning your child to public school is the solution can haunt you at anytime in your journey.

At first, I didn’t even have to have a hard year before I thought somebody else could do a better job of instructing my child.  Along the way I learned that when I stopped “talking shop” or worrying all the time about curriculum, quit researching on all the material to cram in a year to avoid big gaps in learning and being behind, I could focus my energy on asking other homeschoolers how they found a curriculum that fit their family, how to use my time wisely to strengthen weak academic skills and to accept the level my child is on.

Yep, nobody does it better than you.

Learning is not a small window of time that quickly closes.

Accepting the fact that I will not be able to school many days in the upcoming months or that it may not look like it does now, I have learned that learning is not a small window of time that is permanently sealed and all is lost.

Avoiding a common pitfall that children will not learn or pick up material previously not mastered is the release to beginning a creative and individualistic education.

For example, as we leaving our co-op and friends here in Texas, my heart is heavy on one hand because Tiny will not have the same homeschool experiences my older sons have had in our group.  However, I am sure my older boys will not experience to the same depth the rich culture, very individualized, extensive field trips and hands-on learning we plan for Tiny in South America.

As mom, I hope all my sons will appreciate the uniqueness of the country, but as a homeschooling teacher I know Tiny’s time for learning more is a wide open window.

Be patient with yourself as you learn how to create out of the box lesson plans and plan on the spur of the moment.

Even the most organized loving homeschooler needs to embrace the wild side to homeschooling.  There is no denying that our children can be powerful learning machines.

Sometimes we overthink the process of learning instead of accepting teachable moments that come up in life.  When I moved away from scripted lesson plans and embraced more of a unit study approach my homeschooling year came alive.

Thinking now as we prepare to move overseas, which is something I never dreamed could happen, I have those same feelings I had when I left scripted lesson plans.   Excitement, mixed with worry, mixed with a huge dose of anticipation have to be all normal feelings.

Even if things only work out for just a few short months due to the Mr.’s health, I will not have regretted this change in our homeschooling adventure.

I’m still working on mastering the quality of patience as I hope to add more spontaneous and spur of the moment days as I learn how to fake homeschooling during our move.  But right now, I say: “Pinch me, am I dreaming?”

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Hugs and love ya

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2015 Year Around Homeschool Planning Schedule

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Yikes! I have been in a panic mode since it has been full speed ahead for moving out of our home.  So knowing that I will be traveling soon, I went ahead and prepared the 2015 Year Around Homeschool Planning Schedule form.

Remember this is NOT a calendar.  Okay, well it is, but it isn’t.  Just calendars are kept on STEP 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers.

This is a planning form.  There is a fine difference.  A calendar is for a reference and a planning schedule is for planning school noting important things that come up in your life which will affect your school.

Since year around homeschooling is an option and it is about planning too, these types of forms are kept on STEP 5a. Choose Unique forms JUST for You!

Forms on Step 2, which are calendars, are a must-have for your planner but the forms on Step 5 are option forms.  This fine difference between the two steps or calendars helps you to stay organized as I always want you to have control over how you put your planner together.

Also, just to remind you of the uses of this form because I have new faces following me, look at these options:

  • This form works for you if you live in a country where your school year begins with the physical year.
  • This forms works for you if you prefer to follow the physical year instead of the school year.  By the way, I did this for many years and I loved it.  I wouldn’t have all the school hype for changing grade levels during a busy time and it seemed prices were cheaper too on some curriculum during mid-winterish.
  • This forms works for you if pull your children out mid-school year and want to start planning.

Do you have any other ways you use this form?

Download the 2015 Year Around Homeschool Planning Schedule here.

 

Don’t  forget to check out my other forms I made.

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