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Socialization Opportunity 5
Special interest groups and clubs. Theater groups, 4-H clubs and Lego camp – and that's just a small sample. Our local library offered a young person's writing club for those interested in learning about publication. With the growing popularity of home schooling, you can find all sorts of groups and clubs for young people sharing [...]
Socialization Opportunity 4
Learning co-ops. Not only are co-ops a good way to supplement what you do at home with your child, it's a way for your child to meet new friends with those just like him – other home-schooled kids.
Monica Brand is a home schooling mother of four in New Jersey. Visit her website Paper Bridges for [...]
8 Ways to Make a Merry Christmas When Your Spouse May Be Laid Off
Seriously. We find out next week if my husband – sole bread winner in our house – gets the ax. This list is reality for my family and maybe yours. Here are my ideas to help make Christmas fun, joyful and festive without breaking the bank.
1. As a family, help a charity. My kids are [...]
Socialization Opportunity 3
Critics of homeschooling are quick to question how children learning at home find adequate socializing opportunities. With a little bit of effort, it's easy to find plenty of socialization for the home schooled student.
Faith-based communities are my family's favorite way to socialize. We go to church. Whatever your flavor of religious belief, I bet [...]
Socialization Opportunity 2
Home School Moms know socialization isn't usually a problem. But if you're stuck for ideas here is another great socialization opportunity.
Sport teams.
Have a son or daughter wanting to play on a sports team? Check the local Y, recreational league, or join a team just for home schoolers.
Monica Brand is a home schooling mother of four [...]
Socialization Opportunity 1
Support groups for home schoolers.
When I first started home schooling four years ago, I did a search of Yahoo! groups for home schoolers in my state, and was amazed at the number of groups available. The home schooling community is thriving, all you have to do is make the connections. Often these groups schedule fun [...]
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