Fuel Homeschool / Kellie Renfroe

Sonlight is offering new families the opportunity to receive a free book with a reading schedule and guide. I’m sure the books would make a great read aloud this fall. This is a fun way to try out Sonlight if you’ve been thinking about it. Two books are available to choose from - one for elementary and one middle school.

Try Sonlight for FREE! Free Book, Samples, Schedule & More Get a free book to read with your children to see if Sonlight is right for your family.

“I sent three kids to college without fully thinking about whether they were ready. When I saw some red flags in high school — missed homework assignments and poor time management — I chose to ignore those problems, rationalizing that there is a lot of growth between ages 17 and 18, and these issues would work themselves out.

I reasoned that if my kids were accepted to a college, they must be ready. They seemed to recount their life stories in those applications; indeed, the college admissions committee would know if they were up to the task.

Time works magic, but not that much magic. All of the college/teen experts I consulted made the same point: the signs of a lack of college readiness are almost always evident in high school. Few students develop problems freshman year without exhibiting any symptoms in high school.

How do you know if your teen is ready for college?

Students’ information to colleges says a great deal about their academic readiness while still living at home surrounded by supportive families, friends, and high school teachers, but it does not reveal much more. Emotionally ready? Mature enough? Psychologically prepared? How do you know if your kid is ready for college? Applications do not answer these questions.

It is all too easy to lose sight of our goals as parents. As we watch our kids go through high school with their class, we envision them starting college, or the next step in their lives, with their cohort.

But going to college is only part of what we want. Thriving in college is our goal. Attaining that goal means beginning college when our teen is ready, not when their classmates are.

How can parents distinguish between a teen’s usual stumbles and troubles and the deeper problems that may preclude success in college?”

Are there objective, challenging questions parents can ask themselves when determining if their high school junior or senior will be prepared to start college with his class? And finally, what, if anything, can parents do when they recognize their student is not ready for college?

College Readiness: How to Know if Your Teen Is Prepared Experts agree that the signs pointing to a lack of college readiness are almost always evident in high school.

This a good conference to attend. Use FREE2023 at checkout for free admission. You will need to pay for mailing of tickets.

FREE Admission to 2023 Southeast Homeschool Expo OFFER EXPIRES Wednesday, May 31, 2023: Claim your free registration to the Southeast Homeschool Expo on July 28-29, 2023! The Expo is a two-day whole family event with exhibitors, thousands of products, and great speakers!

Anything is possible with God! Dr. Mason’s book, Woke Church is excellent, btw.

I’ve said this before! I was diagnosed with a learning disability in elementary and told I couldn’t learn. I was in remedial classes and slower learners groups through my first year of college, BUT GOD! I finished undergrad being on the deans list and got 2 advanced degrees after that. NEVER let a diagnosis or limitation stop you from God’s purpose on your life. 7 books in and 3 more in the pipeline

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www.rd.com/article/mrs-clarks-book-list
Mrs. Clark's book list and dedication to her students is inspiring.

Instead of Going to College, I Read These Books For a woman whose life took another path, a teacher’s reading list taught her everything she needed to know.

This is so true!

The Reading Mother Strickland Gillilan (1869-1954) I had a mother who read to me Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea, Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth, “Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath I h…

Free Rosa Parks Unit Study It’s no secret that we love learning through literature in our home. When I was working on the Rabbit Trail’s lesson for Martin Luther King Jr, I stumbled upon another book about Rosa Parks and knew it had to become a lesson as well. Studying black history doesn’t have to[Read more]

A good list of reminders today...

25 Ways to Show Your Teens You Love Them - Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Teens are notorious for acting embarrassed by parental demonstrations of affection – in public, at least. No matter how they act, our teens are going through

What if my kids always pick screens over books? It's a topic Sarah Mackenzie of Read Aloud Revival addresses beautifully. It's a short podcast - just 12 minutes. If you need some inspiration, give it a listen...

https://readaloudrevival.com/189

RAR #189: What if my kids always pick screens over books? Many of us worry about how screen time impacts our kids' reading life. So how do we manage screens in a way that still makes it likely our kids will love to read?

Strewing...have you heard of it? I hadn't until reading this article although I've practiced the concept for years. It's an excellent way for students to explore and develop interest. Perfect for all ages - even teens.

https://simplehomeschool.net/strewing-ideas

4 Strewing Ideas to Consider for Your Homeschool This Year Are you new to the concept of strewing? The following strewing ideas can help you create a learning-rich environment for your homeschool!

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Read Aloud Revival is an excellent source for encouragment and instruction. It's so important to continue to seek out and grow our teaching skills no matter how long or how short a time we've homeschooled. We all make mistakes and it is a blessing to have quality resources to help.

https://readaloudrevival.com/159/

RAR # 159: 10 Homeschooling Mistakes I've Made (so you can avoid them) Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or you've been at it for years, learn from 10 homeschooling mistakes I've made, so you can avoid them.

John Stossel's site, Stossel in the Classroom is an excellent source for economic, government, and current events. He offers a large selection of streaming videos, teacher guides, online quizzes, and even contests. And, it's FREE.

I've kept this site bookmarked for years and always find great supplemental videos for our classes.

https://stosselintheclassroom.org

Stossel in the Classroom Free videos and guides to help teachers inspire their students to expand their understanding of economics, government, and life.

Bank of America has a great site called Masterpiece Moment. It's here that you can find short, informative art presentations. These would be good to include when in the middle of an artist study.

Masterpiece Moment: Celebrating Great Works of Art Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment is a new video series that celebrates great works of art because we believe in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. Join us throughout the year as we examine artwork masterpieces....

"You have a special needs kiddo, and they are in high school. They are not quite up to grade level in Math or English or both, or it takes them a few years to get through what is traditionally a one-year program. The basics and therapy eat through your week, and there is no time for extracurriculars, and the list of concerns goes on. Special Needs parents have unique life challenges, including creating a Special Needs Transcript for their High School years."
https://truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com/special-needs-credits-transcripts/

Special Needs Credits & Transcripts Are you homeschooling a special needs child and concerned about high school transcripts and credits? Fear no more! We are here to help you!

GBP is offering a class on Georgia’s water. Perfect for 3rd-8th graders. Must register!

Georgia now only offers dual college enrollment for students in the 11th and 12th grade. Georgia's program covers the cost of the classes. If you are looking for an affordable dual enrollment program for your 9th or 10th grade students, check out Arizona Christian.

Online classes are available for just $65 per credit hour. That is an incredible price! Classes are only available for ages 15 and up with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. https://www.arizonachristian.edu/admissions/concurrent

Concurrent - Arizona Christian University Concurrent Campus Freshmen Transfer International Readmit Veteran & Military Online Concurrent Arizona Christian University has an exciting opportunity for students to earn college credit and gain college-level academic skills while still in high school! Students may complete ACU classes online or o...

HSLD Poetry Contest!
Submission Dates: March 1–May 1

Entries must be submitted and entry fees postmarked no later than May 1.

Contest open to all homeschooled students ages 7-19.

Themes
Write a rhyming poem that encompasses your impressions of the time of day in your age category:
Category 1 (ages 7–10)
Morning
What comes to your mind when you think of the morning? It could be blueberry pancakes, doing chores, sunshine flooding your room, or hugs from your family! Or maybe it’s a feeling— excitement, grogginess, or cheer. Whatever it is, share your impressions of morning with us in a poem.

Maximum poem length: 16 lines.
Rhyme pattern: Poem should have a discernable rhyme scheme.
Example of a morning poem: One Misty, Moisty Morning by Mother Goose

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Category 2 (ages 11–14)
Afternoon
What does the afternoon mean to you? Do you find comfort in the balance between the push of morning and the settling down of evening? Do you enjoy the symmetry of light distribution that can only occur near midday? Maybe you’re fond of afternoon walks in the rain or like to indulge in a specific lunchtime routine. Describe your afternoon impressions with us in a poem.

Maximum poem length: 16 lines.
Rhyme pattern: Poem should have a discernable rhyme scheme.
Example of an afternoon poem: Afternoon on a Hill by Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Category 3 (ages 15–19)
Evening
How does evening speak to you? Does the dark, sparkling sky fill your mind with thoughts of the future? Do you enjoy how the gentle quiet of night complements the bustling energy of day? Perhaps your evening ritual is curling up on the window seat with the moon in view to pray for your loved ones. Reveal your impressions of evening to us in a poem.

Maximum poem length: 16 lines.
Rhyme pattern: Poem should have a discernable rhyme scheme.
Example of an evening poem: The Children’s Hour by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
https://form.jotform.com/200544143752145

HSLDA Poetry Contest Entry Form Please click the link to complete this form.

I am not an anti-vaccine proponent. My children received all of their shots, spread out. This bill should be a concern to all parents, no matter where you fall on the vaccine issue. Now we have to stay informed and let our voices be heard like never before.

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The District of Columbia City Council passed a bill (B23-0171) that allows children as young as 11 years old to consent to vaccinations without their parent’s knowledge, even if the parent has already declined the vaccine for medical or religious reasons.

The bill goes further and requires the vaccine provider and the child’s school to conceal from the parent that the child was vaccinated, specifically preventing an insurer from sending an explanation of benefits listing the vaccination.

HSLDA does not hold a position on whether or not children should be vaccinated. We simply believe that parents should have the right to make that decision for their families, just as parents should have the right to direct the education of their children.

By undermining parental liberty, this bill sets a dangerous precedent that could be replicated across the nation. The notion that 11-year-old children must be enabled to make decisions contrary to the wishes of their loving parents has grave consequences for both the well-being of children and individual freedom. And these consequences extend far beyond the limited area of vaccinations.

Help protect the right of loving parents to choose what's best for their children

Yet, this bill would undermine the concerns of loving parents by permitting young children to make certain, potentially life-altering medical decisions, and then concealing these decisions from parents.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
This bill (DC 23-171) was passed by the DC City Council last year and transmitted to Congress on February 1, 2021. It will become law in the District unless Congress passes a veto resolution in the next 30 legislative days (around March 19, 2021).

Unique to DC, legislative acts must be sent to both the United States Senate and House of Representatives for review prior to becoming law. During this review period, Congress may enact a joint resolution disapproving of the bill. If the joint resolution does not pass within 30 legislative days, the bill officially becomes law.

So time is running out to stop this bill from becoming law, but you still have the opportunity to make a difference.

Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Mike Lee have introduced the required veto resolutions, SJRes. 7 and HJRes. 25.

To stop this attack on parental liberty and children’s health, these resolutions need to pass. And that is where you come in.

Please go here to contact your representative and senators today and ask them to support the joint resolutions to veto DC Bill 23-171.

Act Now: Stop Bill that Removes Parents From Medical Decision-making The District of Columbia City Council passed a bill (B23-0171) that allows children as young as 11 years old to consent to vaccinations without their parent’s knowledge, even if the parent has already declined the vaccine for medical or...

This is a great resource for teaching manners.

Do parents today know how to teach children manners? | Homeschool Adventure Don’t underestimate the power of good manners. Even small acts of kindness can make a big impact.As the light of civility in our culture grows dim, our light of love as expressed through godly manners will shine all the brighter.

A Study in Silence: The Quiet Path to Smarter Students Silence is indeed golden. Dr. Tim Elmore examines how daily periods of silence can help promote intellectual growth and improved memory in students.

Great short lessons on nutrition for young ones.

MIsprouts Nutrition: How Colorful Food Helps Me - MIgardener What's your favorite color? Did you know that different colors of food can do different things to help your body grow and stay healthy?