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Unit Studies are useful for all homeschooling methods. Join us to share ideas, tips and resources on unit studies.

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Tara replied to ✡ Tammy ✟ •.•ღஐƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒஐღ•.•'s discussion 'Anyone else "officially" starting school the day (or so :o) AFTER Labor Day (besides me :o)'

Yes, the day after labor day for us too. We schooled most of the summer, but took the past few weeks off. Back to it on Tuesday with new energy and a new schedule! DS said today he is looking forward to it. (Not his usual attitude). I hope he meant…

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Dana Lambert replied to Dana Lambert's discussion 'Infant Monitor Question'

Thanks so much Barb. Hope your son is now doing much better!

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Abeka Homeschoolers

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Starr added a discussion

Hello from MT!

Hi All! I'm a SAHM & have 3 kiddos in school this year. 3rd, 1st & K /Pre-K (we'll see how the year goes). I am enjoying this forum so much! There is a wealth of info around here!

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Beth added a discussion to the group The Tea Cozy

waiting, homeschool, allergy tests

Yesterday we didn't have homeschool. Instead we spent three hours at the doctors office getting allergy tests for my oldest son. We stumbled back home, late for lunch, tired, hungry, and with new knowledge that he had allergies. Many of them. Grasse…

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Home Scheduling

A place to share all type of forms and schedules, from menu plans to lesson plans and everything in between. For others to lean a bit of wisdom and possibly find some encouragement through your experience!

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suzy vander karr replied to Cassandra Dorman's discussion 'Anti-Halloweeners, help...?'

we did that last year for the first time our pastor encouraged us to participate by saying if that many children are coming to your door u r missing out on an opportunity,we handed out tons of tracks and candy and told each child Jesus loves you and…

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HomesteadMommy replied to GINA's discussion 'organizing HS bookmarked sites. help!'

Thanks, I'll check the Delicious site out! I have sooo many links saved. It really does get hard to find them some times. lol

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Desi Phillips added a discussion

Girl Scouts

I'm just wondering if anyone does the 'individual' option to enroll their girls in girl scouts. I am wanting them to be in girl scouts, at least to try it, but both of my girls would be Daisy's and there's no Daisy troops around here, much less a ho…

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Starr replied to SoCalLynn's discussion '?'s re: Harry Potter vs. Disney movies, Shakespeare, CS Lewis, Tolkien, etc.'

Very well said. Read with your brains "on". LOL

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amanda chance replied to THL Team's discussion 'THL FORUM Rules & Guidelines - PLEASE READ!'

i read it and i agree!

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momofblessings replied to kayla n's discussion 'When your hubby is done having kids (part 3)....'

Congrats! Hubby had an appt. for the very same thing and canceled last minute. The very next month we found out we are expecting baby #6

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HomesteadMommy replied to ✡ Tammy ✟ •.•ღஐƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒஐღ•.•'s discussion 'Anyone else "officially" starting school the day (or so :o) AFTER Labor Day (besides me :o)'

Yup we are starting the day after Labour day to. But that's the normal start date for the ps up here to. Normally we work year round as well. But we just needed a break this year.

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Barbara Frank replied to Dana Lambert's discussion 'Infant Monitor Question'

I hope you get the advice and equipment you need soon, Dana. Our son collapsed last summer with what was initially thought to be a seizure but turned out to be vaso-vagal. Not fun. Will keep Laycie (and you) in my prayers. Take care, Barb www.barba…

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Is there inexpensive subject and grade specific curriculum? Please share!!!

I have an online acquaintance who has a question about homeschool curriculum. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.Here's the 'scenario'...If I was looking for workbooks that were somewhat subject specific and designated by grade and could…

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Charlotte replied to Wendy P.'s discussion 'Paralyzed by indecision!!'

I haven't tried it but I keep clicking back to Grammar Punk. Looks like so much fun!

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