This list is dedicated to exploring how science can be learned and enjoyed without "school", without canned curricula, without artifically dividing it up into grade levels and turning it into a chore; and how science is all around us waiting to be explored and how humans are natural born scientists!

We're unschooling-friendly here, but any homeschooler who is interested in thinking about science education outside the box is welcome! Just take note that discussion of schooly curriculum programs and packages is not the focus here, but rather "mix and match" links and resources for individualized and independent exploration.

***Warning: this list is for discussing [secular] science education only, NOT Creationism, Intelligent Design, or other forms of pseudoscience.***

We are looking for curriculum guidelines using anything Sci-Fi in a creative way, incorporating science experiements & activities where possible. Sci-Fi game reviews, short plays, puppet shows, question & vocabulary lists, spelling lists, costume & craft ideas...Recipes & Party Planning information would also be highly appreciated!

We all like different things so there should be lots of variety out there. Please remember to respect all teaching styles & the opinions of your fellow members. Make this a group that you are proud to be a part of. This is a relaxed place to chat with others who are of like mind, swap curriculum ideas & downloads, and hopefully, a fun site for the kids too.

Enchanting Ink Homeschool Co-op has been broken up into several Yahoo Groups by topic to make it easier to navigate the sites and find what you are looking for. They are all listed in the LINKS area.

For more information, visit EnchantingInk_HomeschoolCo-Op.

Teaching texts, curriculum, living books, the classics, chapter books, readers, children's story books, manipulatives, educational audios/videos/CDs/CD-Roms, art supplies, and class supplies in general may be posted.

Fiction that may be posted: Children's storybooks, a story that "teaches", historical fiction, classic literature, or chapter books.

*Only post school related items and do *not* post anything with witches, ghosts, and/or occultic overtones.

All transactions are between buyers and sellers personally. The list owner/moderator assumes no responsiblity for any sales transactions.

*NOTE* - All memberships require an e-mail address *other than Yahoo, Hotmail, or GMail* to protect against scammers.

Do you need to sell or purchase teaching materials, new or used for Grades PreK-12, then you're welcome to join our main group - (click on the name)Teaching Tots to Teens.

For more information, visit The Noble Child E-Group.

Site of the Week - One useful site sent each Wednesday

For more information, visit TheHomeschoolMom.com.

Maureen Wittmann, homeschooling mother and author, is the only one to post to The Thrifty Homeschooler. This is to keep the volume of mail very low so that you may continue to spend your valuable time homeschooling.

Tips, suggestions, questions, and comments from members are always welcomed. Just hit the reply button on any Thrifty Homeschooler email.

For more information, visit The Thrifty Home Schooler blog.

Note: Spam artists need not apply-messages will be screened before being posted to the whole group.

If you have links or files would you PLEASE post them the same day so that credit remains yours.

This group is not just for tutors, it is for parents,grandparents and other people who take care of children.

We are a support group for working parents (or student parents) who have chosen to homeschool our children or are considering homeschooling, as well as for homeschooling parents who are thinking of returning to work. Whether you are working/attending school or thinking of doing so, whether inside or outside your home, and whether you are homeschooling or thinking of doing so, this list is for you. Please join us as we discuss the unique challenges and concerns of trying to fit homeschooling into our lives when we must work or attend school ourselves.

MOST IMPORTANT -- READ THIS: In order to be accepted into the group, you will need to send us a SEPARATE introductory letter telling us about yourself and why you want to join.

This is a zero-tolerance-for-advertising list. Solicitations of any type, whether for profit or not, are not allowed. Please note, also, that looking for work, as well as finding or developing a home business, etc., are basically off-topic. There are other lists for job hunting and for those who want to find or develop home businesses. This group is primarily for emotional and practical support.