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Out of this World Curriculum at Down to Earth Prices!
You don’t have to live on this planet long to know that things cost money. And usually better things cost more money. In fact, finding something great at a price you can afford is about as rare as a total solar eclipse! Until now. United Digital Learning is...
New on the Homeschool Curriculum Horizon!
To truly appreciate what is new requires a bit of a history lesson. When homeschooling began to grow late last century (sounds historical, eh?), curriculum consisted of whatever books and resources parents could find, create, and/or afford. These were primarily...
United Digital Learning – Great Investment, Affordable Payments
You don’t have to live very long to know that anything worth having will cost you something. Whether it’s a great relationship or a car or a house or business or even losing weight, it will cost you time, effort, and money. Yet you’re willing to do what it takes...
No Snow Days For These Schools!
“It has been quite a winter.” That should win the gold for understatement! With seeming relentless snow and ice causing so many closures and delays, schools are now scrambling for a plan to make up the time lost to inclement weather. Schools all over are trying to...
Courting a Curriculum
Remember the days of courting? A young man and woman would spend time together knowing they were heading toward marriage but making sure it was a good idea before they tied the knot. After all for better or worse is a big commitment! There are other big commitments...
Eating the Curriculum Elephant
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” No doubt you’ve heard this old adage. And, no doubt, this adage will bring other similar ones to your mind – “A journey of a thousand miles . . . “ “Rome was not built . . . “ Despite wanting to sigh and roll your...
Study Island: The Destination for Any Student, Any Curriculum, Any Budget
Most of the U.S. is having the kind of winter that makes you dream of an island. Tropical island, that is! While I can’t instantly transport you to an island of your choice, I can tell you about an island that might be just what you you’re looking for. Study Island,...
Finally! A-Try-It-Before-You-Buy-It Curriculum!
You’re buying a car. What do you do? You hop in that baby and take it for a spin! You wouldn’t consider such a purchase without a test drive. How about choosing a career? You research, look at all the angles, and even take time to shadow someone in the profession...
Can I Make a Major Change in My Children’s Education in February??
February 2 – Ground Hog Day. Such a curious ritual! I don’t know what goes through Punxsutawney Phil’s mind around this time of year, but I know what’s going through a lot of human minds. Things like: We’ve survived the polar vortex. We are (or are not) making...
You Won’t Know Until You Try
Ever wonder if you would like sky diving? You won’t know until you try!! Ever wonder if knitting is your thing? Or raising chickens? Or creating your own app? Or playing the ukulele? You won’t know unless you try! How about homeschool? Ever wonder what that...
How Educating Children is Like Sorting Laundry
Laundry. I think a lot about laundry. Perhaps because I do a lot of laundry. Granted this does NOT make me a laundry expert – I’m not especially efficient . In fact I think facebook should have “Every article of clothing is washed, dried, and put away” as a life...
One Thing Homeschool Families Should Not Forget
The two cars ahead of me had an interesting exchange at the stop light. The car on the right frantically tried to get the attention of the car on the left. I didn’t understand why at first, but when the driver was finally successful, I saw the reason. There on top...
Global Student Network Partners with Edmentum to Offer Plato Courseware to Homeschool Families and Small Schools
HENDERSON, NV, January 16, 2014- Global Student Network announced today the immediate availability of Edmentum’s Plato Courseware for small schools and homeschools. Plato Courseware is a standards-based online learning program for grades 6-12 grounded in a tradition...
Please Pick Up a Gallon of Learning
10 Ways to Make Errands Educational Errands. They are a necessity to which few people look forward. Yet under threat of bare cupboards and empty gas tanks, we allot a portion of our ever-so-precious time and run hither and yon. But does a day of running errands mean a...
This is What Happens With a Kid Leaves Traditional Education
Check out this amazing short YouTube Video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46La-hV_PLs
GSN Starts its 10th Year Doing What it Does Best
How to Celebrate a Decade Ready for some decade trivia? On January 9, 2014 the Queen Mary 2 celebrated a decade of sailing. The anniversary is to be commemorated by a spectacular firework display. 5 days before, January 4, NASA “celebrated” the 10th anniversary of...
Back to the Books!
10 Ideas to Crank Up the Post-Christmas Learning The tree is down, the cards have stopped trickling in (unless you’re on my mailing list – mine went out yesterday!). We’ve rung in a new year and now it’s time to resume the intentional learning routine. It can be...
Happy New Year
From our Family to yours.... Happy New Year!
Making a List, checking it twice – Here is why homeschool is NICE!
Ah yes! Tis the season of lists! Wish lists, to-do lists, shopping lists, baking lists . . . How about homeschool list? Here is a list created by a homeschool student. I don’t know what he would like for Christmas, but here is what he LOVES about homeschool! What I...
Homeschooling – The Most Special Gift
It’s that most wonderful time of the year when people are thinking about gifts. From making the lists to seeking the bargains to the wrapping paper and bows, much goes into giving gifts. We look for all kinds of gifts - practical gifts, meaningful gifts, unique...
15 TREEmendous Learning Opportunities
In this season of anticipation and celebration there are so many great ways to make your homeschool learning merry and bright. Here are for your consideration: Holidays Around the World ~ Research about how other people and places celebrate at this time of year. ...