TV Schoolhouse

I love to use visual aids and movies as much as possible to teach students and illustrate points.
 
http://www.tvschoolhouse.com is just getting started, but they are building a library of "old school" educational films.  I was especially enthralled by the full length version of the movie Nineteen Eighty Four... an excellent addition to studying the book!

Their tag line is: "A free and fun way to support your classroom or homeschool curriculum using time-proven Educational Films, Newsreels, TV Shows, PSAs, and Movies from the past."


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Ready for Calculus, Part 2

I can't believe I spent the night fretting over this.  I was up from 1 till 4 doing research on whether or not he really needs to take calculus. 

I asked the question to one of my homeschooling groups and heard back from the wife of a school counselor... he suggested pre-calculus. (even though he took trig?)... I guess Pre-calculus will be easy for him. 

Ready to start calculus?

My son finished Trig today.  He earned 88% on the final exam and his chapter tests were usually between 90 and 95.  He deserves an A.  I have to crunch the numbers, but he probably earned a 92.

Anyway, I talked to him about starting Calculus.  (Picture a 6'2", 230lb boy) He did a little dance and said "no-math-no".  (The dance resembled a pee-pee dance.)...

Raising Autodidacts; Getting them to learn on their own

 The subject of autodidacts came up today on a homeschool loop.  An autodidact is a person who will learn independently, usually as they become interested in a subject.  Training this type of learner is imperative in

Homeschoolers, college, and scholarships

I can't say that I agree with the idea that homeschoolers should bypass college, but I found the subject interesting and wrote about it in Is a College Education a Good Idea for Homeschoolers?
 Meanwhile, as for me and my family, were are doing everything in our power to ensure college entry and scholarships.  Read:  Things Homeschoolers Can Do to Secure College Scholarships.

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Five Reasons African Americans Should Homeschool

As an African American, I have not been able to ignore the horrible graduation rates among African Americans. Sometimes we like to say that the child is not doing well because the family does not value education, but that is not always true.  In fact, there are a great many families who are distressed and frustrated and feel like their hands are tied in getting them to succeed in school.  If this is you, should should read:   Five Reasons African Americans Should Homeschool because if you want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. 


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Taking on a homeschool consultant role

I have decided to take on a homeschool consultant role this year.  I have been writing about homeschooling, for about 5 years and homeschooling for 8.  The number of people who have approached me just this summer has been overwhelming... in a very good way.  I have been able to give people advice and help them get started in homeschooling as well as provide support for people who have been homeschooling for less time than me.  In some cases I have been able to help homeschoolers who have homeschooled longer than me too. 

I believe the reason I have ammassed so much knowledge and insight is because I am a writer and so read everything I can find on homeschooling, and stay on top of the movement and subjects that affect them. 

I am excited to move onto this phase in homeschooling and plan to continue long past the time I finish homeschooling my kids. 

I don't know exactly what my role will look like yet and need to make some decisions as to what I will charge for and what I will give away... and the value of these services. 

I hope to start doing seminars soon, and am getting my materials together. 

I would love to hear from other homeschoolers who have moved into this role and from homeschoolers who need help so I can know what to provide.

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