When I was a senior in high school we had a series of pranks that we now
affectionately refer to as the AP Chem-Bio Wars. I'm not sure what
started it, but when the dust cleared there was a fetal pig hung from
the ceiling in the biology lab room, and the AP chemistry students were
covered with formaldehyde (distributed in balloons).... Don't even think about trying these things in today's schools.
Full article here: http://www.examiner.com/article/senior-pranks-are-no-laughing-matter?cid=db_articles
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Am I really a homeschool expert?
I just got off the phone with a writer for Atlanta Homeschooling Magazine. She wanted to interview me on money and homeschooling. We stayed on the phone for an hour. I can't believe how much information just poured from me.
I guess I do know a lot about homeschooling, including the most important thing... there always more to learn.
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Homeschooling and money
So how much does homeschooling cost anyway?
Do you need to spend a lot of money to homeschool?
What can I do to lower the cost of homeschooling?
Find these answers in this video
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Do you need to spend a lot of money to homeschool?
What can I do to lower the cost of homeschooling?
Find these answers in this video
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Which song is most appropriate for Kindergarteners?
Song 1
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
Song 2
And I was like baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby nooo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
I thought you'd always be mine (mine)
Baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby nooo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
I thought you'd always be mine (mine)
According to Principal Greta Hawkins who "doesn't want to offend other cultures", song number 2 is most appropriate for kids to sing. Keep in mind that these are both choruses only, but it is clear that one is about loving the USA and the other, the accepted song is about mindless whining over a lost relationship... maybe the kids are singing to their wubbies....
Besides being clueless, I am sad to say that this principal is not only polarizing this school by religion, but by race as well.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE.
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And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
Song 2
And I was like baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby nooo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
I thought you'd always be mine (mine)
Baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby nooo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
I thought you'd always be mine (mine)
According to Principal Greta Hawkins who "doesn't want to offend other cultures", song number 2 is most appropriate for kids to sing. Keep in mind that these are both choruses only, but it is clear that one is about loving the USA and the other, the accepted song is about mindless whining over a lost relationship... maybe the kids are singing to their wubbies....
Besides being clueless, I am sad to say that this principal is not only polarizing this school by religion, but by race as well.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE.
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Homeschooling certification?
If homeschool accreditation isn't a sticky wicket, then homeschool certification is a problem. In fact, I see it as a slap across the face of homeschooling moms everywhere.
I had noticed in the last couple of years that online homeschool classes to train moms how to homeschool were cropping up, but I ignored them. I figured they would make more homeschooling moms secure enough to homeschool, so while It made my stomach churn a bit, I ignored it. Today, however, after seeing this site offering homeschooling certification so mom would be "certified homeschool professionals", I nearly threw up.
Now I am a little confused as to what they are offering, so I must give the benefit of the doubt. On one hand the site says, "ExpertRating Online Homeschool Teaching Course leading to Homeschooling Certification ExpertRating Online Homeschooling Course leading to Homeschooling Certification offers a unique opportunity to get yourself certified as a Homeschooling professional from one of the leaders in online skill testing and certification. Homeschooling Certification holders earn much more than their non-certified counterparts." So, this gives the impression that this class if for people who want to teach other people's children. I'm Ok with that. When you are not teaching your kid yourself, you want to make sure you have someone who has put effort into learning the ins and outs of the process.
On the other hand, the site also appears to be geared towards homeschooling moms. This is where I find the insult. The site says, "Learn how to take your children out of school and make their transition to homeschooling both fun and effective." That's all well and good, but to package it up in a certification program is downright insulting. It is especially insulting to mom and dads who have been homeschooling for the past 4 decades without this certification, paving the way so my generation can now homeschool out own.
We don't need certification any more than homeschoolers in the last few decades did. All of this nonsense about certification for homeschool teachers is only going to hurt us in the longrun as Education Departments latch onto it, therefore making it difficult to homeschool without "training".
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I had noticed in the last couple of years that online homeschool classes to train moms how to homeschool were cropping up, but I ignored them. I figured they would make more homeschooling moms secure enough to homeschool, so while It made my stomach churn a bit, I ignored it. Today, however, after seeing this site offering homeschooling certification so mom would be "certified homeschool professionals", I nearly threw up.
Now I am a little confused as to what they are offering, so I must give the benefit of the doubt. On one hand the site says, "ExpertRating Online Homeschool Teaching Course leading to Homeschooling Certification ExpertRating Online Homeschooling Course leading to Homeschooling Certification offers a unique opportunity to get yourself certified as a Homeschooling professional from one of the leaders in online skill testing and certification. Homeschooling Certification holders earn much more than their non-certified counterparts." So, this gives the impression that this class if for people who want to teach other people's children. I'm Ok with that. When you are not teaching your kid yourself, you want to make sure you have someone who has put effort into learning the ins and outs of the process.
On the other hand, the site also appears to be geared towards homeschooling moms. This is where I find the insult. The site says, "Learn how to take your children out of school and make their transition to homeschooling both fun and effective." That's all well and good, but to package it up in a certification program is downright insulting. It is especially insulting to mom and dads who have been homeschooling for the past 4 decades without this certification, paving the way so my generation can now homeschool out own.
We don't need certification any more than homeschoolers in the last few decades did. All of this nonsense about certification for homeschool teachers is only going to hurt us in the longrun as Education Departments latch onto it, therefore making it difficult to homeschool without "training".
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Ongoing Money Management Lessons for Children Help them Avoid Costly Mistakes
I am glad to offer you this guest post from another homeschool mom and freelance writer:
It doesn’t seem to matter whether your children go to public school, private school or are homeschooled – financial lessons and money management are lessons our children need to learn before they need to make financial decisions. Money management strategies cannot be taught during a one time lesson; instead, children need age-appropriate information throughout their childhood so they have time to form sound financial habits that carry over into their adult years, and are armed and ready with the information they need to make good financial decisions.
Elementary Age Kids and Finances
My own children are ages 6 and 9. My 6-year old seems to think if we need money for something, we need only visit the bank or ATM and ask for it; while my 9-year old understands you have to have the money in the bank to withdraw it, but doesn’t quite understand why we
It doesn’t seem to matter whether your children go to public school, private school or are homeschooled – financial lessons and money management are lessons our children need to learn before they need to make financial decisions. Money management strategies cannot be taught during a one time lesson; instead, children need age-appropriate information throughout their childhood so they have time to form sound financial habits that carry over into their adult years, and are armed and ready with the information they need to make good financial decisions.
Elementary Age Kids and Finances
My own children are ages 6 and 9. My 6-year old seems to think if we need money for something, we need only visit the bank or ATM and ask for it; while my 9-year old understands you have to have the money in the bank to withdraw it, but doesn’t quite understand why we
Maybe public school graduations are too big?
My son's graduating class, 9 kids total
A friend's graduation
Of course this is the difference between a local homeschool graduation, and a public school graduation. My son's class got to be more playful, and even throw their hats in the air. Needless to say, there are lots of rules imposed on the larger crowd.
Speaking of which, A South Carolina mom was actually arrested for cheering too loudly at her child's graduation. When a graduation is so large that all the fun has to be sucked out of it to make it manageable, then it is time for smaller graduating classes. Of course that would mean smaller schools wouldn't it?
That would be nice.
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A friend's graduation
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| over 850 students |
Of course this is the difference between a local homeschool graduation, and a public school graduation. My son's class got to be more playful, and even throw their hats in the air. Needless to say, there are lots of rules imposed on the larger crowd.
Speaking of which, A South Carolina mom was actually arrested for cheering too loudly at her child's graduation. When a graduation is so large that all the fun has to be sucked out of it to make it manageable, then it is time for smaller graduating classes. Of course that would mean smaller schools wouldn't it?
That would be nice.
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