So what about socialization?
Got the Socialization Blues?
If you homeschool, you've probably been asked THE QUESTION.
What about socialization?
I have answered this question in many ways.
I've justified it by saying, "Oh, we get out lots we have homeschool friends, church activities, family stuff, lots of cousins. They have lots of interaction with other people...we are social...honest!"
I've down played it, " You mean you just send your kids to school to be socialized, hmmm."
I've been sarcastic, " Ya, mmm, I know, I sure hope they turn out ok. "
Well, rest assured we now have a great answer to that question-"What about socialization?"
RESEARCH!
Who argues with research!?
Check out this great article over at the Washington Times.
Home-Schooling: Socialization Not a Problem
And I say take that- lady at church with the disapproving looks and take that- distant relative that thinks my children will be 'damaged' by this experience. We've got research now!
Homeschool Grows Up - Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated.
Fifteen Years Later PDF- A study of homeschooled Canadian adults.
Oh Yah! And take that Joy Behar...
If you homeschool, you've probably been asked THE QUESTION.
What about socialization?
I have answered this question in many ways.
I've justified it by saying, "Oh, we get out lots we have homeschool friends, church activities, family stuff, lots of cousins. They have lots of interaction with other people...we are social...honest!"
I've down played it, " You mean you just send your kids to school to be socialized, hmmm."
I've been sarcastic, " Ya, mmm, I know, I sure hope they turn out ok. "
Well, rest assured we now have a great answer to that question-"What about socialization?"
RESEARCH!
Who argues with research!?
Check out this great article over at the Washington Times.
Home-Schooling: Socialization Not a Problem
And I say take that- lady at church with the disapproving looks and take that- distant relative that thinks my children will be 'damaged' by this experience. We've got research now!
Homeschool Grows Up - Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated.
Fifteen Years Later PDF- A study of homeschooled Canadian adults.
Oh Yah! And take that Joy Behar...
Educational Opportunity : Play
Visit their website under The Tour for more information: http://www.mctinc.org/
Missoula Children's Theater
The Pied Piper Audititions
January 18, 2010
Price:
Child $5.00
Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theater production of The Pied Piper on Monday, January 18 at 4:15. All those auditioning should arrive early and plan to stay for at least two hours. Registration is $5.00 for Nampa residents and $10.00 for non-residents. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby for their child.
Students, grades Kindergarden through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Rehearsals will be after school the whole week for approximately four hours. The Pied Piper will be presented on January 23 at 2 and 7 in the Nampa Civic Center auditiorium.
For more information call Patricia at 468-4437.
Tickets for the show on sale soon!
If you have any educational opportunities in your area please pass them along!
My Friend the Thesaurus
Dear Thesaurus.com,
Thank you! You have been a true friend. Even though I can never seem to spell your name right, there you are when I call. Google pulls you up every time. You are like a bright candle in a dark room. Helping me to find the words I have lost. You spice up my life, like no one can. You turn my disappointment to discontent to disillusionment...and those sound better don't you think? You have saved my writing from the monstrosity that is a first draft and made the revision process delectable. Really...You ROCK!!
Love,
Me
Thank you! You have been a true friend. Even though I can never seem to spell your name right, there you are when I call. Google pulls you up every time. You are like a bright candle in a dark room. Helping me to find the words I have lost. You spice up my life, like no one can. You turn my disappointment to discontent to disillusionment...and those sound better don't you think? You have saved my writing from the monstrosity that is a first draft and made the revision process delectable. Really...You ROCK!!
Love,
Me
Did you write today?
I DID!
So what if it was just an essay on why we started homeschooling for someone else's book. I might get paid (like $2) for my submission. Gosh darn it...I wrote something!
So what if it was just an essay on why we started homeschooling for someone else's book. I might get paid (like $2) for my submission. Gosh darn it...I wrote something!
