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One must learn by doing the thing. For though you think you know it,
you have no certainty until you try.
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Miscellaneous Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- HSCountry (Homeschool Country Living) - Did you ever want to milk a goat or gather *real* eggs on your own little farm? Ever dream of witnessing the birth of a foal on your homestead? Want to learn about chopping wood and building that perfect fast and hot fire in your new woodstove? Mmmm... the aroma of fresh coffee, wholewheat pancakes and fresh maple syrup... can you smell it yet? Well, come on over to Homeschool Country Living!
Our group is especially for Christian homeschooling families for whom one of the following is true:
- You still just daydream about country living...
- You recently made your big move to the country and you're still learning...
- You've been well-established on country acres for years and living the dream with plenty of expertise to share!
We talk about everything from healthy chores and wholesome bread recipes to birdwatching and gun safety. Anything goes!!
We will also read some books together, including Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living.
We promote a philosophy of relaxed, productive, character-building, homespun country education. This list is not for curriculum discussion, but for sharing our homesteading ideas and how country living affects the way we train our children.
For more information, visit Homeschool Country Living.
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- To Subscribe, visit HSCountry.
- HSMWD (HSMoms w/ disabilities) - A forum for moms who home educate, unschool, relaxed or otherwise AND have disabilities. Discussions re: adaptations to homeschooling welcome. A place to find serenity, compassion, ideas and some laughs hopefully.
- To Subscribe, visit HSMoms w/ disabilities.
- Kindergarten_at_Home (For homeschoolers teaching Kindergarten) - This discussion list is for homeschoolers teaching preschool and kindergarten. Topics include curriculum selection (whether necessary or not), teaching tips, creative learning ideas, time management, as well as others. We are here for discussion on unit studys, homeschooling books, neat craft ideas, cooking tips for all occasions,support those who have homeschool burn out, or those who are just starting to homeschool. On line feild trips come out often.Prayer devotions or verses form the bible through out our lives are nice to inspire us.Please feel free to join us on our desires to live up to Gods word. Living for him and obeying his commands.
- To Subscribe, visit Kindergarten_at_Home.
- leapingfromthebox_discussion - A Discussion Group for those who desire to move beyond the "cookie-cutter" format of education. Let's talk about learning and education as it should be, as it can be!
For more information, resources and articles about relaxed homeschooling, unschooling, child-led and interest-led learning, visit LeapingFromTheBox.com.
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- To Subscribe, visit leapingfromthebox_discussion.
- LivingMathForum (Living Math Forum) - Welcome to Living Math Forum! This is an on-topic list dedicated to the discussion of "living math" - mathematics education using living books and materials, as opposed to traditional curricula as the primary learning tool. Discussion applies to mathematics learning from birth to adult self education, with the understanding that arithmetic is only one feature of mathematics as a whole. Math and science history topics will apply as well.
Educators using Patricia Kenschaft, Frank Smith, Charlotte Mason, Thomas Jefferson Ed / relaxed classical, Ruth Beechick, Montessori, Waldorf, "eclectic" and unschooling philosophies and methods may benefit from the exchange of ideas.
Members pass on articles, links and resources that might be of interest to home educators, tutors, and classroom educators interested in resources beyond curriculum.
From the site: "Insisting a child must be taught solely traditional, scope-and-sequence arithmetic to learn mathematics is like saying one must learn classical note reading and scales before one can learn music. You might get there, but you miss out on the inspiration of beautiful music created by the masters along the way. We need not master all the "basics" before being able to experience the appreciation that carries us through the hard work of learning. Think of applying living math principles as developing a 'mathematical ear' while working toward the mastery of basic theory."
For more about the list owner, Julie, visit Living Math!.
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- To Subscribe, visit LivingMathForum.
- MathingOff (Math Unschooled!) - Welcome to MathingOff, the new list about unschooling math, deschooling math, deprogramming math anxiety, and just plain having fun with math!
This list is dedicated to exploring how math can be learned without "school", without canned curricula, without lesson plans, without artifically dividing it up into grade levels and testing and drilling it to death; and how math is naturally all around us and how children (and adults too!) are doing math all the time, whether they realize it or not!
This list is geared towards unschooling, but those who are "unschooling except for math" (but are looking to let go of that last hang-up) or homeschoolers of any sort who are interested in thinking about math education outside the box are welcome!
In addition to being a an open discussion list, this list also serves to distribute regular "math fun" postings two or more times a week. This includes Link of the Week (cool math stuff on the 'net), Resource Recommendation (NOT canned curriculum stuff, just fun books, toys, games, etc. to play with and enjoy), Mathtivity (math tricks, games, puzzles, etc.), Math Lingo (fun with math vocab), Math Around the World (ethnomathematics), and Random Math Trivia (um, did you know that 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321? LOL).
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- If you want to receive ONLY the the special feature postings via email, and wish to read the rest of the group discussion from the website, subscribe "Special Notices"
- If you want to receive ALL group messages via email, subscribe "Individual Emails" or "Daily Digest"
- If you want to read ALL group messages via the web, subscribe "Web Only"
- To Subscribe, visit MathingOff.
- Movies_in_the_Classroom - Similar to Cable in the Classroom and United Streaming, this is another resource to enhance learning.
- To Subscribe, visit Movies_in_the_Classroom.
- NewRisingHSNetwork (New Rising Homeschool Network) - *Are you working fulltime and feeling as though you and your children have been left out of the homeschool loop?
*Are you a single parent concerned you might not be able to meet the demands of homeschooling?
*Does your child have special needs?
Dell's Place has established a network for working moms, single parents, and the rest of us who struggle to pull it all together. The purpose of this network is for support and encouragement, but it's also to offer real solutions from other parents who struggle with the same issues. New Rising Homeschool Network is a brand new place where homeschoolers can meet other homeschoolers to offer and receive support and encouragement. If one of us doesn't have an answer, we're certain someone else will or at least have some insight into the matter. We're open to just about any topic (WITHIN REASON) whether it's specifically a homeschooling matter, potty training, or finding creative ways to stretch that dollar on one income. Our purpose is to offer real solutions from other parents who may struggle with the same issues. Not to worry, there's hope and there's help. Come on in and make new friends! Just remember, this is a Christian group. Inappropriate comments will not be allowed.
For more information, visit Dell's Place!.
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- To Subscribe, visit New Rising Homeschool Network.
- Pets_in_the_Classroom - Do you have pets in your classroom? Are you thinking of getting a pet and trying to decide which pet would be good for your students/children? Would you like to join with others and share about it? Then this is the group for you!
This educational resource group is set up to share information about every kids' favorite learning resource (and best friend): the classroom pet. We hope that you will feel this a fun site to be a part of.
This is an all-inclusive group of educators (private, public and homeschool) that share using pets in the classroom/homeschool.
Our variety of pets may vary: hamsters, mice, frogs, ants, worms, lizards, cats, dogs, Triops (pre-historic Aquarsaurs that I could never get to grow with my kids), fish, butterflies, Guinea Pigs, lady bugs, crabs,or some other animal/creature; all with pets are welcomed to join.
Joining this group will encourage you to share: funny stories, pet care ideas (it is good for kids to know how to take proper care of them), favorite books and movies highlighting our pets, animal health care ideas, classroom projects, other websites, links, lesson plans, why our pet makes a good classroom pet, poetry, and new ideas on how to have our pets be a part of our educational day. You are also encouraged to add to the links, files, lesson plans, coloring pages, activities and health & care-giving information.
Questionnaire must be answered before being approved for membership.
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- To Subscribe, visit Pets_in_the_Classroom.
- preschool_homeschool (preschool homeschool) - Are you homeschooling or unschooling your preschool age child? Are you looking for preschool ideas? Do you want to connect with other preschool homeschool parents? Then this is the group for you! Are you doing preschool at home? We have lots of great ideas, links and more! Need ideas for pre-K and K math, Language arts, Crafts for little ones, field trips, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Great Books for preschoolers, educational toys, feel free to ask! Our members share tips for organizing, links to wonderful websites, and more! Just getting started with your toddler? Join us and get support from other moms! Do you have a home daycare? Join us and let's share our great ideas for teaching little ones! Wondering what to do all day home alone with young children? Join us!
- To Subscribe, visit preschool homeschool.
- RetiredHomeEd (Retired Home Educators) - You've homeschooled for years, and your last child has left for college or career or parenthood. You aren't quite sure where you fit in to the homeschool community now, but you know you miss it.
Maybe you continue to help families in some way.
You are looking for ways to fill your empty nest with some new joys. Perhaps you are taking up new hobbies or traveling more.
Come join this relaxed group of mature, retired homeschool moms and dads.
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- To Subscribe, visit RetiredHomeEd.
- Robotics -- Robotics - Mindstorms, FLL - The Robotics mailing list is for anyone interested in general discussion related to robotics. This includes individuals who use LEGO Mindstorms, RoboLab and leJOS. List members also include those involved with team efforts such as FLL - First LEGO League, FIRST high school robotics, Robofest, and BEST competitions. The robotics mailing list is an online discussion group that includes conversation related to various team competition efforts and to educational resources related to robotics, programming, and computers. List members include homeschoolers and other educators, parents, programmers, engineers, and those involved with robotics clubs and activities from across the country.
You do NOT have to be a computer geek to join our list or have prior knowledge of robotics to participate. Anyone interested in finding out more about robotics and related fields is welcome to join our list, ask questions, and share resources.
Visit our main robotics page for additional resources: Robotics mailing list.
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- To Subscribe, visit Robotics.
- RoseRock (Rose Rock Global Homeschool Network) - Rose Rock Global Homeschool Network is a network of INCLUSIVE support groups open to all homeschoolers regardless of race, nationality or religion. This e-mail loop is open to all homeschoolers around the world. And we do have members from around the world! :) Rose Rock also has active groups in different areas who meet for park days and field trips! Join us!
For more information, visit Roserock Homeschool Network.
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- To Subscribe, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoseRock/.
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