http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschool-blog.html This Rewarding Homeschool Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Homeschool-Rewards.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us homeschool Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:18:44 GMT Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:18:44 GMT homeschool-rewards.com http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/school-field-trip-ideas.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:18:43 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/sign-alphabet.html This sign alphabet game was totally made up! We recently traveled to Texas and Arizona to visit family. On our way to Texas, after three days in a car, Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:07:18 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/callaway-gardens.html We visited the Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. I am teaching my daughter the alphabet and had just finished up the letter V and were starting Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:02:39 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/high-school.html So, I am worrying myself about high school! I try not to. I have 11 1/2 years until then. But, it still seems to be in my mind. My main worry is...what Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:07:23 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/diploma-and-dvds.html I am debating many things, first, between Abeka and Alpha Omega. I want my daughter to be able to work at her own pace and advance to the next grade level Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:01:54 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/sonlight.html Have you bought any of the Sonlight Curriculum packages? And would you recommend them for the future? Some of the curriculum packages are pretty expensive. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:50:00 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschool-meeting.html How do you find out if there is a homeschool meeting in your area? Diane's Reply: I would start by looking for a support group. This site is a wealth Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:27:04 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/monopoly-deal.html Monopoly Deal is a card game that is very inexpensive. Instead of trying to gather the most money you try to gather 3 sets of properties. But some cards Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:17 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/rod-and-staff-then-saxon.html We start with Rod and Staff - it is great for building very fundamental skills and familiarity in a friendly way. Little children do not feel over-awed Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:09:14 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/math-race.html Line the kids up at a starting line for the big Math Race! Ask MATH questions appropriate toward each age level. Kids can request EXTRA challenge question Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:05:11 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/i-spy-word-scramble.html My daughter received I Spy Word Scramble for Christmas...we can't tear ourselves AWAY from it! SOOOOOO FUN and CHALLENGING and USEFUL for spelling and Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:02:06 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/field-trips.html I remember when I was in school and my teacher would always tell us that she was trying to get it okayed that we go on field trips. But, then it seemed Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:59:23 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/school-bus.html Another pro I thought about is that you don't have to worry about your child riding the school bus. I have heard so many horror stories that I decided Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:25:00 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/alphabet-first.html Should I be teaching the letters of the alphabet first? The 3R's says that they don't need to know the names of the letters and that it might end up confusing Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:18 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/teaching-reading.html The thought of teaching reading really has me worried. It seems so huge! Reading is very important in life and I don't want to somehow mess it up. My Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:54:22 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/cost.html Can you please tell me what the cost is for 9-12 grade homeschooling. Thank You. Diane's Reply: Your original question asked me what our prices are. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:15:18 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/Sitemap.html Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:03:54 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschool-blog.html#Federal-Scholarship-Available-for-Wisconsin WPA just received notice from the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) that homeschoolers are now eligible to apply for a federal scholarship through the Wisconsin All State Scholars program. Applications must be submitted online on or before 4:30 pm on February 19, 2010. For details, click on the link below. That link will take you to information from WPA on completing the forms. Note especially that two forms need to be filed. The nomination form is submitted by the administrator of a homeschool, the second form by the student being nominated. Also, the nomination form needs to include a student transcript of grades from 9th through first semester of 12th grade and a copy of the student's ACT/SAT test score sheet or label. Note that WPA has no role in determining the criteria for eligibility, evaluation of applications, or decisions about awards. Obtained via the WPA Board Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:19:54 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/wassup.html This page will tell you what's new in our homeschool life. Wassup? Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:01:01 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschool-year-round.html Do you homeschool year round or do you and your family have summer/winter breaks or whatever? And if you do, how long of breaks do you take? Also, Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:16:08 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/daily-schedule.html What is your normal daily schedule while you're homeschooling? Do you have set times for subjects? Just something I was thinking about and curious Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:40:52 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/sports.html I was reading your site over again today and started reading the sports section under 5 Reasons Not to Homeschool. You mentioned that our state does Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:13:13 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/purchase-abeka.html How do I purchase Abeka DVD's and books? Diane's Reply: My best advice right now would be to go to Abeka's website. We are working on supplying our Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:05:59 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling.html Explore the advantage of homeschooling and discover some disadvantages of homeschooling as well! Learn all the pros and cons of homeschooling from parents with years of experience. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:53:02 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/negative-reactions.html How do you deal with the negative reactions from friends and relatives when you first tell them you've decided to homeschool? The first person I told Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:31:51 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/eurorails.html EuroRails is a game of strategy for older kids and adults. You need to plan well and spend your money building rail tracks into and out of cities. You Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:37:32 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/resources-for-other-states.html I live in Georgia and would like to homeschool my kids. Do I have to do a lesson plan and submit it? Is there a site where I can do all of this? Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:43:24 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/back-talking.html I have a back talking 10 year old who gets very upset when told to do anything and will yell NO or I DON'T WANT TO. He has Asperger's syndrome, but Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:08:20 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/facts-about-homeschooling.html Searching for homeschooling facts? Who best knows the facts about homeschooling than a parent? See how others homeschool... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:01:09 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/scrabble-slam.html Scrabble Slam is a fast paced and educational card game. It can get funny at times. Diane's Reply: We played this game at my niece, Rachel's. It Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:33:55 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/toss-across.html Finally, a game that lets the kids throw stuff in the house! My kids are 5 and 2 and Toss Across is a game that they enjoy playing together. And Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:09:00 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/Homeschool_Rewards_Zone-backissues.html Stay "in the zone" with the latest homeschool news via our January Newsletter/Ezine (without having to give out your email). Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:53:44 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/art-and-music.html How did you teach your kids about art and music? Are there any good books out there explaining art or music? I remember when I was a kid we would Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:47:25 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/how-many-hours-per-day.html I saw on the A Beka website that they suggest 4 hours per day with DVDs plus seat work. My question is, how long does the seat work take each day? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:27:15 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschooled.html This is my second year that I've been homeschooled with the Abeka DVD program. I'm a high school sophomore. When I went to public schools, my grades Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:07:39 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/advertising.html Complete advertising information on our sponsors, our compensation or to arrange advertising on this site. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:42:07 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/teaching-different-ages.html How do you manage teaching different ages of children? We have young children now, but in a couple of years they'll be starting school. I just Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:20:35 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/homeschool-with-a-new-baby.html Is it difficult to homeschool with a new baby in the home? My daughter will be 3 in February. My husband and I are thinking about having another Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:13:18 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/difference-between-accredited-and-nonaccredited.html What's the difference between accredited and non-accredited A Beka Programs? I am now using A Beka Program 1, accredited, but thinking about doing Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:10:13 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/college-scholarships.html I was wondering if homeschoolers qualify for college scholarships? We've started a college fund, but with the rising cost of education, we worry Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:43:10 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/college-application-process.html Are there any extra things you have to do as part of the college application process? I'm thinking about taking my daughter out of public high school Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:55:52 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/antisocial-weirdos.html I'm not trying to judge, but when I was a kid, I met a couple of homeschool kids and they were anti-social weirdos who didn't really know how to Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:37:59 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/balderdash.html Balderdash is all about creativity. You get a word and have to make up a meaning for it. It's wonderful fun and really stretches the mind. Diane's Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:04:24 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/debating-on-homeschooling.html I am debating on homeschooling my daughter who will be starting Headstart the next school year. I have read your website over and over. I have Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:40:04 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/the-quiet-man.html The Quiet Man is about an American (John Wayne) who goes back to Ireland and courts a woman. Excellent scenery, acting, and dialog. I think it was Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:34:36 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/discipline-methods.html Your children deserve loving discipline methods. Get your burning child discipline question answered here. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:30 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/home-school-my-child.html Are you wondering "How to Home School My Child?" Get your homeschool questions answered...today! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:41 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/kids-wont-get-sick.html A pro I was thinking about today is that homeschooled kids won't get sick! You don't have to worry too much about your kids getting sick all the time Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:02:47 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/my-own-experiences.html There are many reasons, these are some of my own experiences, not in any particular order of importance: Why I Dislike Public Schools - Negative Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:16:12 GMT http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/new-baby.html I had a new baby (number 2) three months ago, and since even before the birth, my normally well-behaved, mature 5 year old daughter has developed Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:34:57 GMT