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With all the recent chatter about state versus national standards, book-lists, check lists, and standardized testing- I’ve been appreciating anew the benefits inherent in homeschooling. While the rest of the country debates on the definition of a high quality education and attempts to enforce yet another new education initiative, I’m reminded just how lucky we are to…
Why does popcorn pop? What makes the fall leaves turn all beautiful colors? Who invented the first cake? These totally unrelated questions are a teeny sample of the kinds of crazy questions that, ah-hem, pop into my head from time to time. These momentary question marks hang around for a second or two before I’m…
If your kids love science, like mine do…then they will LOVE this SolarLab Science Kit. When a box of Solar Science-goodness arrived on our doorstep on a Tuesday, thanks to Edmund Scientifics, my four young scientists eagerly opened it up and we were off. We didn’t waste much time as they couldn’t wait to begin…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! It was unanimous, we had one favorite from last week: Did you see this post? We loved it! There’s actually a pretty funny story behind our choice. Let me fill you in… Every week, the writers for Hip Homeschool Moms chat on Facebook and choose our top pics for…
At least one thing that most homeschool moms have in common is the need for a homeschool planner. I’ve tried many different styles and most of them do not have everything I’m looking for. And then, I was introduced to an amazing online homeschooling planner for my iPad, called OLLY. I’ve always been a pen…
It’s a party with Classical Academic Press! Who? All homeschoolers are invited! When? October 22, 8:00 pm CST Where? Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook page Why? To learn more about Classical Academic Press, the Benefits of Incorporating Rhythms and Routines in your Homeschool, and for a chance to win some great prizes! How do…
When I announced I was homeschooling, I expected a reaction. I didn’t quite expect a parade, nor did I expect my daughter’s elementary school principal to chase me down the carpool line begging me to return or shaking her fist angrily vowing revenge, but I expected at least a raised eyebrow. I had spent months…
The other day, the big yellow bus drove by jam-packed with pint-sized, scholastic hopefuls on their way to school. THIS particular day, I glanced out the window for only a second before eagerly diving into a great book with one or two kids huddled by my side. But, I must admit, there have been a…
My son River is a self-professed tech-geek (Is that one in the same?), which I think is totally cool. Because of his interests, that means we get to do a lot of really fun (and sometimes not so fun) experiments. Tech Light Lab by Edmund Scientifics is one of those really cool and fun experiments that we…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Favs from last week: Did you see these posts? We loved them! Here’s a few of our favorites from last week: Trish’s favorite was Autumn Nail Art from Crafting Connections. Trish said– “I love nail art and have been meaning to try this media with my boys… but just…
One of the aspects of homeschooling that I love more than anything else is field trips. We visit lots of interesting places, and I am always looking for more fun places to go, see, and do! I know that many other homeschoolers want to do the same thing. We have a great field trip resource…
Join The Homeschool SWAP and get a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate! Have you created original learning materials you want to share? Do you have kid-tested, previously-experienced curricula to sell? The Homeschool SWAP (www.thehomeschoolswap.com) is a super-cool online marketplace where homeschoolers can buy and sell from one another. And, it is free to…
