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    Guide for New Homeschoolers 


    I recommend Time4Learning's free "Welcome to Homeschooling" guide for all new homeschoolers. This pdf document is one of the best I've ever come across for a comprehensive introduction to all the ins and outs of homeschooling. It isn't overwhelming, because it provides just the right of information, without bogging down into too many details.

    Secular Homeschool Support Groups by State 

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    We have compiled a list of homeschool support groups that categorize themselves as either secular or inclusive in nature. ...
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    Secular Homeschooling Curriculum 

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    If you are looking for a list of potential possibilities for secular homeschool curriculum, we have compiled a list of resources for you to peruse. Unless noted, each of the curriculum in the list is completely secular in nature. This list is primarily all-in-one curriculum, but we may create lists of curriculum for individual subjects in the near future.

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    Educational Websites by Subject 

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    We have compiled a list of some of the highest quality secular educational sites from across the web. They are organized ...
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    Secular Homeschooling Web Sites 

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    You have probably already discovered that there isn't an overabundance of websites dedicated to secular homeschoolers on the web, but we've put together a selection of the ones we are aware of. If you know of a site that should be added, please contact us with the link (we are not including blogs by secular homeschoolers in this list).

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    Secular Homeschool Blogs 

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    Check out this list of great bloggers who also happen to be secular homeschoolers!

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    Homeschooling Abbreviations and Acronyms 

    Published on 06-05-2010 07:54 AM
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    Long-time homeschoolers begin to create their own "shorthand" on forums and boards that can leave newbie home educators with that what-just-happened-here look on their faces. The following list of homeschooling acronyms and abbreviations is designed to help those who are new to the universe begin to find their way around more easily. (Most of the terms on this list relate specifically to SECULAR resources, although there are plenty of other shorthand terms for faith-based ones)

    100EL = Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons http://www.startreading.com/

    AAS = All About Spelling http://www.all-about-spelling.com/

    CM = Charlotte Mason http://simplycharlottemason.com/
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  • Recent Forum Posts

    dbmamaz

    Now that I think about it, I'm not sure i want a...

    Now that I think about it, I'm not sure i want a name for my 'school.' I mean, i'm not an unschooler, but I still feel like learning in our home doesnt make us a school .. . we're just learning in...

    dbmamaz 07-29-2010 04:16 PM Go to last post
    inmom

    Hubby is a HUGE fan of Thomas Jefferson (although...

    Hubby is a HUGE fan of Thomas Jefferson (although the kids and I point out his "warts" and all...he was NOT perfect), so we are the Thomas Jefferson Homeschool Academy. However, I usually only use...

    inmom 07-29-2010 04:12 PM Go to last post
    inmom

    Thanks for this link! I'm trying to put together...

    Thanks for this link! I'm trying to put together a couple of semester long classes for my kids, government/civics and economics. This will come in handy.

    inmom 07-29-2010 04:10 PM Go to last post
    hockeymom

    This looks awesome! I am definitely bookmarking...

    This looks awesome! I am definitely bookmarking it.

    I was raised in a family where the kids knew nothing about money--it, like politics, was never discussed. In contrast, our son is totally...

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    hockeymom

    Oh Marmalade--it was your signature I love so...

    Oh Marmalade--it was your signature I love so much. Makes me literally laugh out loud every time I see it! :)

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  • Recent Blog Posts

    Finally named our homeschool

    I have been envious of the creative names people have for their homeschools, especially Lagniappe Academy which I think is brilliant on many levels. Taking inspiration from that, I have named our...

    07-27-2010 01:24 PM

    It's only Tuesday?!?!?!

    I can't believe it's only Tuesday. I feel like today started last month and it's still not even bedtime. I guess it's possible to have one of "those days," ... to read more click here - thanks!

    07-27-2010 07:11 PM

    Balancing Act

    Sometimes I feel like I'm part of an enormous balancing act - I'm always trying to keep things in check, make sure that needs are met equally, money divided fairly, time issued evenly ... (to read...

    07-28-2010 08:44 PM

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    Hi, I was wondering if anyone had used the Learnables for language. I am looking at German in particular. I checked out Rosetta Stone and it didn't seem to have enough grammar and Tell me More...

    07-28-2010 09:34 PM