For more information, visit http://www.1roomschool.com/.

Group names always tend to be hokey, but a necessity. I have chosen AEIOU Friendly as a multi-level pun, as my husband would say. AEIOU indicates some connection to education, puts it at the front of the listsing and is catchy. The friendly part is there as a beacon for ones looking for support, as opposed to people expecting them to do things 'their way'. It stands for Area Educators In (the) Ozarks, Unschooler Friendly.

Some features of this page are available to all. However, as this group/site is intended for the communication of our homeschool group membership is 'moderated' to primarily those homeschoolers from Barton County Missouri. If you would like to participate on this site, please include a brief introduction for the facilitor and the group.

For more information, visit http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/BAH2/bah.html.

Our Holy Father, John Paul II, in his apostolic exhortation Familiaris Consortio has emphasized the importance and sacred character of our role as home educators of our children:

“For Christian parents the mission to educate … has a new specific source in the sacrament of marriage, which consecrates them for the strictly Christian education of their children: that is to say, it calls upon them to share in the very authority and love of God the Father and Christ the Shepherd, and in the motherly love of the Church, and it enriches them with wisdom, counsel, fortitude and all the other gifts of the Holy Spirit in order to help the children in their growth as human beings and as Christians. The sacrament of marriage gives to the educational role the dignity and vocation of being really and truly a "ministry" of the Church at the service of the building up of her members.”

“A vivid and attentive awareness of the mission that they have received with the sacrament of marriage will help Christian parents to place themselves at the service of their children's education with great serenity and truthfulness, and also with a sense of responsibility before God, who calls them and gives them the mission of building up the Church in their children. ”

With Pope John Paul II’s words in mind, let the Holy Spirit guide our words and our actions as we strive to bring new saints to heaven.

Members of this list practice weekly observance of the Lord's supper, acapella singing, and the plan of salvation: HEAR (Hebrews 11:6), BELIEVE (Romans 10:17), REPENT (Luke 13:3,5) CONFESS (Matt. 10:32), BE BAPTIZED (Romans 6:3-4), and REMAIN FAITHFUL (Rev. 2:10)

For more information, visit http://www.christianfellowship.com/.

For more information, visit http://chrg.missouri.org/.

Feel free to post any thing you find helpful to the message board. I really like info on special events, big sales, or anything else you can think of.

• You can post homeschool textbooks for sale or free.
• Any thing goes as long as it is clean of course.
• Don’t forget to post your prayer requests!
• There is File area where you could upload things like special homeschool docs that make life easier.
• The link area is easy to use to place great sites that would save us money or just fun to look at.
• If you have a website you use for your business you can add it for additional advertising.
• Check out the database section to see and add restaurants where kids eat free around the area. They are also listed on the Calendar.
• On the Calendar - Put special church functions; Organize a homeschool field trip; Area events

Let’s make this site work for all of us. I hope it becomes a wonderful resource for moms all over St. Charles County. Please email me any suggestions or comments any time.

For more information on The Well Trained Mind, visit http://www.welltrainedmind.com.

Home educators, whether just starting out, homeschoolers for a few years or seasoned veterans, are welcomed to share, ask questions and encourage one another on various homeschool methods, styles and problems. "Retired" home educators are not only welcomed but needed to help guide and strengthen the next generation of home educators.

Members can also post information on park days, field trips and other activities pertaining to homeschooling and the family. Check out the links and files for information on getting started, co-ops, activities, help and resources.

Often home educators have little time for extra phone calls and visits but still have a pressing need to connect with one another. While e-mail and the Internet do not replace the need for in person contact, it is the moderator's hope that this will help fill the gap that may otherwise go unfilled.

So come in and make yourself at home. I'm so glad you're here! ~~Melissa~~ 2nd generation homeschooler. owner/moderator

Anyone is welcome to browse the calendar and the links listed. Regular members can receive individual messages or daily digests. Regular membership will be restricted to homeschoolers in SW Missouri, so please submit a brief introduction when applying to be approved.

HOWEVER, posting information is limited to support group leaders, or the group's designated information person.

Group Leaders: When requesting to join the group in order to post information, please include the following information in an email directed to fhe_region6w@msn.com,

1. Group Name
2. Group Location (City & ZIP Code)
3. Your name
4. Phone number

This FHE Directors in contacting you if there should be some problem on the board. At this time, there is no regional director for Region 6E or 6W in Missouri. This site is being monitored by the Exec. Director and Asst. Executive Director. Brad & Deana Haines. Rick & Cathy Bertel.

Visit blog @ http://spaces.msn.com/members/fhe-region6w/.

To insure the computer safety of all members, membership and messages are moderated; however, most items pertaining to homeschooling and parenting children with special needs will be sent through.

We are a diverse community representing a wide range of home schooling styles as well as religious, political, and philosophical beliefs. Therefore, tolerance and respect for each other's opinions and beliefs is expected. This is not a religiously based group.

Discussion topics for KC-MCHS might include, but are not limited to, resources that reflect our families' culture and history and where to find them, ways to advocate for our children, cultural activities in and around KC, etc.

Membership is open to Missouri and Kansas families that home school a minority child whether by birth, adoption, foster care, guardianship, or other. Membership requires moderator approval, and a list of questions must be answered regardless of what you write in the box provided by Yahoo. If you do not receive an email with questions for moderator approval, please email KC-MCHS-owner@yahoogroups.com.

LAMP is a local christian support group for homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling in Murray-Calloway County and surrounding areas of Western Kentucky. We are dedicated to helping each other as we pursue the endeavor of home educating our children. It is our aim to provide support to parents as they educate their children. We believe in LOVING,AFFIRMING, MINISTERING, and PREPARING them as they take roles in the church, their family and in becoming "lights" in their community.

Members of the LAMP support group use this board to announce field trips & outings, parent support group meetings, homeschool activities and just general "chat" about topics of interest for homeschool families. This is not a "LAMP Members ONLY" board though, we welcome homeschool families to join us from Cadiz, to Hoptown, from Aurora, to Paris, from Metropolis to Fulton and all those little places in between! If you live in western KY, southern IL, southeast MO or west TN then this will be a great list for you!

All are welcome as we strive to encourage each other in a positive manner. We encourage you to ask your homeschooling questions and post local & national homeschool news. Happy Homeschooling everyone!

For more information, visit http://www.calloway-lamp.org/.

The purpose of this e-mail message board is to get sports related announcements out there to people who are interested. If you have information or announcements on any of the LaZers events, have sports equipment to sell or anything else sports related, please feel free to post.

Reply messages will go to the person sending out the original post. This list is for ALL KC Metro LaZers sports.

LaZers is prohibited from participation in Political activity, per IRS regulation. While some 501 organizations are political in nature there are specific rules they must follow. In our case we are specifically prohibited from political activities. We can send email to personal email addresses but sending them through our web group would violate the prohibition. Please, do not send Political views over this group. Thank you.

For more information, visit http://www.kcmetrolazers.org/.

We anticipate that each member will take an active role in planning and assisting LAF activities. A wide variety of co-op groups are also organized for children of all ages to share and explore in such subjects as history, math, science, book discussion clubs, etc. The co-ops offer a very relaxed, fun setting for children and teens to contribute their talents and interests as well as learn from those of their friends.

Members are encouraged to expand these offerings by organizing and announcing new co-op groups as the need and interest presents itself.

LAF welcomes members from all faiths, races and educational styles. We believe that the most wonderful part of home-schooling is the opportunity to learn about others and ourselves in real-world situations. This is best done by actively pursuing friendship and support in an inclusive setting and learning from our diversity."

For more information, visit http://www.learningadventuresfortbend.com/.

For more information, visit http://www.momys.com.

This group is for all Apostolic (Pentecostal) Homeschoolers in Missouri.

The purpose of this group is to connect Missouri Apostolic Homeschooling families with one another, encourage, support, share ideas and organize future events.

We welcome all Missouri Apostolic families to join and participate as we...train up our children in the way they should go. (Proverbs 22:6)

Looking for websites to help you?? We've got a pretty EXTENSIVE links page (almost 400 links! with more being added all the time. Everything is in subject folders and dated so that you can find the new ones added! If we don't have it, ask, maybe we'll find it.

It is an inclusive group, and all are welcome. Our primary purpose is to provide social and educational activities for our children.

To join, you will be asked to fill out a small questionaire about your homeschooling experience and why you are interested in joining. Once you fill it out, it will be reviewed by our group moderator. This is done for SAFETY reasons only, and not for purposes of discrimination. *Due to the very personal nature of this list, LURKING will NOT be tolerated*

All Yahoo group postings must have a subject line that states the exact content, i.e. park day change, skiing field trip, books for sale,etc. Please remember if you have something to share or announce that is well in the future, please only announce in appropriate intervals, i.e. don't post daily or weekly about a field trip 3 months away; when monthly would be fine. This way everyone knows what the post is about; will have reminders as the activity approaches, and not be overwhelmed with too many e-mails.

Also, it should go without saying but we must say - Be considerate of others, no rude talk, bad language, teasing, racism, etc. PLEASE - treat others as you want to be treated. Also, NO spamming other members and no advertisements or solicitations will be permitted. Please note: if you have homeschool goods, or homeschool services, to sell/give away; you may post monthly. No political or religious items may be posted, unless they directly pertain to home education. The group moderator will delete any of these type of messages and the member will have one warning before being deleted from the Yahoo Group.

We are dedicated to a safe, friendly environment for the children to learn and grow.

The email list is intended for scheduling playgroups, parties, field trips, and private discussion among our families. It is NOT a general homeschooling forum and is meant for ACTIVE participants only.

Our primary purpose for meeting is not religious, but to provide social and educational activities for our children. Our group's activities occasionally center around nature/the environment and seasonal cycles of learning.

If you are unsure if this is the group for you, ask yourself these questions:

1. Are you open to people of different religions or people with no religous affiliations (Atheists, Agnostics, Pagans, Muslims, etc)?
2. Are you open to people who may have different political beliefs than your own (Independent, Democrat or Green)?
3. Are you open to people who may have different home schooling techniques than your own (unschooling or eclectic)?
4. Are you open to people who may have different beliefs than you do (pro-choice, anti-war)?
5. Are you open to people who may have a different life style than your own (homosexual)?

For more information, visit http://www.geocities.com/twoboysnmygirl/Rollasecularhomeschool.html.

Membership for this group is restricted to home educating families whose SKCHE membership is current and in good standing. Please submit a brief introduction when applying to be approved, including your name, address and email address. Your membership to this group will be approved once your SKCHE membership is validated.

Regular members can choose to receive individual messages or daily digests. Or you can choose not to receive any email from this group, but visit the website to view or post messages, browse the links and files, or review the calendar of events.

SKCHE is a support group for home schooling families in South Kansas City and surrounding areas (Grandview, Belton, Raytown, etc.). If you are not yet a member of SKCHE, but would like to be, please send an email to skche.group@yahoo.com with your name and a return phone number. Our New Member Coordinator will contact you with membership information.

Membership in SKCHE does not require adherence to any religion or creed. However, most of our members profess to be Christians. Therefore, decisions made by the group will be based on Christian principles. Members are asked to adhere to and respect these guidelines and policies, while being respectful of the opinions of others.

Please be considerate of others and keep in mind this is a family –friendly forum. Please-no SPAM! We will include additional guidelines as needed. Thank you!

The SKCHE group works closely with the organization, Families for Home Education (FHE). Membership in FHE is not required for SKCHE; however, it is strongly encouraged. To learn more about FHE, visit their web site at www.fhe-mo.org.

For more information, visit http://www.geocities.com/skche.group/.

WE WELCOME ALL HOMESCHOOLERS!

/GUIDELINES AND RULES/

In order for our group to run smoothly,we will not tolerate certain behaviors on our list. Things to keep in mind would be "No Harm to Others" & "Basic Netiquette".

*Please do not insult members or make others uncomfortable because of their opinion,political party,skin color,religious beliefs,sexual orientation,methods or anything else about them. We live in a diverse world with all kinds of people & we must all respect one another.

*Everyone is free to express opinions or to ask questions.But PLEASE express your opinions & questions in a respectful manner.

*We do not allow obscenities or sexual content.

*Please note,if you are joining our list to spam our members, you will be quickly banned with no questions asked.

By joining you can:

• Share techniques,methods & tips
• Post your personal family & homeschooling photos
• Discuss a wide variety of things
• (Off Topic Discussion is also welcome)
• Help others,or learn something new
• Give & receive support from your peers
• Share your love of Homeschooling
• Post items 4 Sale on "Sale Days"
• Plan / participate in special group events
• Have fun,& make new friends
• Keep Informed & DEFEND YOUR RIGHT TO HOMESCHOOL when necessary

Beginners are also very much welcome & we'll do our best to help. No question is considered STUPID,so feel free to ask. Let's ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE & HAVE FUN! WELCOME!

Membership is absolutely FREE and no one is ever charged anything to belong to this loop. While the majority of our membership is Christian, we never exclude any family based on faith issues. If you are not christian you are welcome, but please understand that information reflecting christian values will often be shared on this list.

Membership is also open to those who are veterans of home education, new to home education, and even those just considering educating at home. Feel free to ask questions, share ideas, or post items of community interest. We LOVE to hear of fun and educational events going on around town!

We are an INCLUSIVE GROUP. By joining this list you are indicating that you wish to take part in the Homeschooler's Co-Op we have formed. You are by no means obligated to take part in all activities, or activities that do not interest you, but the purpose of the group is to make connections for fun and learning and that does require participation on one level or another. **Due to the very personal nature of this list, LURKING will NOT be tolerated**

This is an inclusive group, and all are welcome, as long as you are accepting of people's differences, and live in or near the St. Louis Metro area, AND ARE HOMESCHOOLING OR INTEND TO BEGIN HOMESCHOOLING SOON. We want to create a network of support for homeschoolers in the area that is not based in or around any particular religion. We look forward to hearing from you and having you take part in our fun activities!

This group has a nice mixture of pagan parents, homeschool to public, stay-at-home and otherwise. We plan to create more child-friendly events as our networking efforts gel. The average ages of our children right now range from infant to teen.

The thoughts views expressed within this group are not typically considered those of the “mainstream”. It can be very refreshing to meet other like-minded people to develop a more diverse friend base support system. Any topic is open to discussion here, even if it may not be specifically of the “pagan-parenting” concern. If it is your concern you are a pagan parent, please feel free to bring it up.

****THIS GROUP IS LIMITED TO PEOPLE WITH KIDS****, if you are not a parent, expectant family, or couple planning for a family, this group is not for you, as we are a group especially created for families and for safety and privacy based reasons, we do not accept applicants who are not parents, grandparents, or legal gaurdians of CHILDREN. Anyone wishing to join will also be asked to provide the group with a brief introducion.

We are a small group of Homeschool families who meet weekly, usually on Wednesday mornings. Our children curently range in age from 0-7. Our goal is to have a community of families where the children and parents know each other well and feel safe and accepted.

We take turns planning our activities so that we can plan ahead and everyone gets a chance to plan an activity they love. In nice weather we like to meet at various parks in the area. When the weather is not so cooperative we go other places like children's museums, tours for children, the zoo...anywhere that is kid friendly! Our emphasis is on fun!

This is an email list through which secular home schoolers in SW KC can communicate about activities local to us. It is not a discussion group, and replies are automatically sent to the sender. Please include an appropriate topic in your "Subject" field when posting to the group. There is a calendar on the website and a database where each member can list their contact information.

Associated with this email list will be a very informal once a month evening meeting for parents to discuss homeschooling (children will be welcome here), and also a once a month recess type activity, either free or very low cost, for the kids to mingle. Locations for these activities will vary. All members are encouraged to help find low or no cost locations suitable for multiage groups.

The meetings and list are open to all homeschoolers regardless of religious or education choices, or ages of children. This is not a support group, there are no requirements for participation, or costs to join. This will be a very simple framework for making connections in the area. All list members may post or plan activities. You do not need to be a member of the list to attend activities. There will be no moderation, respectful discourse is expected. If you are interested in chatting with members, join the coordinating chat list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWKCHomeschoolersChat/

Members are encouraged to send one introduction to the list of their family and interests and a nearby landmark or major intersection to help people see who lives nearby.

Please introduce yourself!

A brief introduction will be required before your membership will be approved to Southwest Missouri Home Educators. This is merely to eliminate those who really aren't home schoolers and just want an email group to crash and/or spam.

We cordially invite EVERYONE - to join in this effort to provide valuable services to our communities - while generating public understanding and acceptance of homeschoolers.

Please visit the official website at http://www.h-e-a-r-t-s.org/.

This is an inclusive group and all are welcome, regardless of method, curriculum, or religious beliefs. The important thing is that we all share the common bond of family-based education. Due to the personal nature of this group, membership is required for full use of the site, and lurking and spamming will not be allowed. This is for general safety reasons only... if you are a homeschooler or are considering homeschooling as an option for your family, you are welcome.

Please, upon joining the group, introduce yourself! You may just make some new friends... for your children AND yourself! If you would like to organize or post activities, feel free to use this as your forum... the group format makes this the perfect way to get the word out quickly, whether it is for organized and preplanned activities or an impromptu outing. The format also allows you the moral support and wealth of information and advice from our rich and diverse local community of homeschoolers.

South Central Missouri has plenty of great resources and opportunities for learning if you know where to look! Some great local resources can be found on the Links page, and upcoming homeschooling and community events can be found on the Calendar (click on an event for more info). Have fun, be friendly, and above all...Enjoy your Adventure!!