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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook
A Creative And Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
by Dorothy Moore
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If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are struggling with a educational homeschooling curriculum that is difficult to use, let Dr. Ray and Dorothy Moore show you how to make homeschooling an easy-to-live-with family adventure in learning. This low-stress, low-cost program shows you how to build a curriculum around your child's needs and interests - and around a realistic family schedule.
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Learning All The Time
by John Holt
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This delightful book by the influential author of How Children Fail and How Children Learn shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home and how adults can respect and encourage this wonderful process.
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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher. We need to educate our children for their future, not our past.
~ Arthur C. Clarke/b>
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Wisconsin Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Central Wisconsin Holistic Homeschoolers Facebook Page - A small local group of homeschooling families gathering together in hopes of creating a community. We meet Friday mornings September through May from 9:30 to noon at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, unless the nice weather allows us to meet outdoors in local parks. We are creating interactive, learning experiences that include free play, games, movement/circle time, story, and art. We very much draw from the resources and wisdom within the group and are somewhat Enki Education/Waldorf inspired in our approach. We also go on outings and field trips 1-2 times a month - also on Friday mornings throughout the Central WI area – hikes, apple picking, bee keeping, and sheep and bison tours to name a few. In addition, we create seasonal celebrations including Festival of Light in December, May Faire and our End of Year Art and Talent Exhibit at the Cultural Center.
The ages of our children at this time range from 1 year old to 10 years. We have a membership fee of $100 per family per year to join to cover the costs of the facilities, art supplies, and outside teachers. This membership fee is pro-rated if you join during after our fall start. If you have any questions this is the place to ask them.
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- For more information, visit Central Wisconsin Holistic Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Central Wisconsin Homeschoolers (cw-hs) - An inclusive group for homeschoolers in central Wisconsin. For the time being all posted will be moderated. I'm not doing this to censor or omit what people have to say but to avoid problems I see common in some groups lately like trolls, spammers, and grouply members. None of these will be tolerated. Part of having the freedom to voice your opinion is the obligation of sharing that freedom with everyone in the group. Please dig around in the files and the databases. I will be adding content as I find it and as I have time. Please add your profile to the contact list too. You can add as much or as little as you're comfortable with. Thanks!
- To Subscribe, visit Central Wisconsin Homeschoolers.
- Central Wisconsin Homeschoolers Facebook Page
- For more information, visit Central Wisconsin Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- CHAT - Christian Homeschoolers Aligning Together - Stevens Point/surrounding communities - A Christian, non-denominational, community-wide homeschool community, connecting homeschoolers to opportunities that are informational, relational, and educational for the purpose of providing support and encouragement to homeschooling families. Serving Stevens Point and the surrounding communities of Central Wisconsin.
- For more information, visit CHAT - Christian Homeschoolers Aligning Together.
- Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) - Tri-state area/Platteville, Wisconsin - A Christian-based homeschool group that serves the tri-state area of IL, WI, and IA, and meets in Platteville, WI. We offer events and activities that include parents night, classes, science experiments, drama, purity ball, senior banquet, graduation, and much more.
- For more information, visit Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF).
- Creative Explorers, Homeschooling in Madison, WI (creativeexplorers) - A homeschool support group serving Madison, WI (and all surrounding communities.) All members are encouraged to plan a variety of fun field trips, parties, group projects and recess opportunities. Families can share ideas & helpful resources. Families can post and view exciting volunteer and community service opportunities. All styles of homeschooling programs(Unschooling, on-line or other curriculum, environmental, religious, core knowledge, active, gifted and special needs, etc.) are welcome to join. Whether you're just curious about homeschooling, have been homeschooling for 20 years or even you're a second generation homeschooler, you are all welcome!!!
- To Subscribe, visit Creative Explorers, Homeschooling in Madison, WI.
- Eastern Wisconsin Home Schoolers - Manitowoc County (EWHS_group) - We welcome those who home-educate their children in the Manitowoc County area in Wisconsin. Our Statement of Purpose: Our mission is to offer support to families throughout Eastern Wisconsin in their home education endeavor, provide group experiences that could not be achieved as a single-family unit, give families the chance to serve each other and the community. By doing so, we encourage the development of our children's abilities.
EWHS exists to support parents as they train their children by: Providing a group to meet other families involved or interested in homeschooling for encouragement and socialization. Providing information pertaining to home education.
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- To Subscribe, visit Eastern Wisconsin Home Schoolers.
- ECHO - Educating Children through Homeschool Opportunities of Southeast Wisconsin - To enhance the ability of member families to reach their personal goals and dreams through positive educational experiences and social opportunities in a nurturing, secular environment.
- For more information, visit ECHO - Educating Children through Homeschool Opportunities of Southeast Wisconsin.
- FAITH: Reedsburg Area Homeschoolers - We meet the first and third Friday of the month for educational days, field trips and general gatherings. This year we will have field trips such as Bike trip, Hiking, Pendarvis.. etc.. Educational days will be a mock election. spelling bee, science fair and gift days at Christmas time. There may be costs for each individual activity. We meet once a month the third Monday of the month in the evening for Moms Support Meeting. We discuss business and have share topics such as" the benefits of homeschooling" and "math curriculums; what works for your family?" Requirements: Attendees need to actively help or lead one gathering. Benefits: Support Meetings, Field Trips Cost: None
- For more information, email rothwellshop@verizon.net.
- FISH Home Education Network Facebook Page - Madison/surrounding communities - A Christian network of homeschooling families from the Madison, Wisconsin area, including many surrounding communities. Visit our F.I.S.H. Home Education Network website.
- For more information, visit FISH Home Education Network Facebook Page.
- The Fond du Lac Area Homeschool Drama Troup Facebook Page - A drama troupe of homeschoolers from Fond du Lac, that have been putting on plays since 2005. Visit our Fond du Lac Area Homeschool Drama Troupe website.
- For more information, visit The Fond du Lac Area Homeschool Drama Troup Facebook Page.
- Fond du Lac Home School Association - A support group dedicated to the strengthening of homeschool families by providing information, opportunities, and activities that encourage the development of quality education at home. Our mission is to provide support, ideas, leadership, socialization & around HEALTHY environment to families who choose to take an active role in the education of their children. The group meets 1st Tuesday of every month Sept-May at 7:00pm at Grace Reform Church, for parents. All ages are represented. Total membership is approximately 50 families. Requirements: no requirements Benefits: Monthly newsletter is mailed for a fee of $10 per year. Field trips are planned by all and anyone with a good idea, sign up is usually required. Cost: None
- For more information, email clowsuejoe@charter.net.
- Fox Valley Homechoolers Playgroup/meetup Facebook Page - A playgroup and meet up for homeschoolers in the Fox Valley area. Open to anyone who is currently homeschooling, thinking about it, or is a "retired" homeschooler.
- For more information, visit Fox Valley Homechoolers Playgroup/meetup Facebook Page.
- Fox Valley Wisconsin Homechoolers and Unschoolers Facebook Page - A completely inclusive and diverse homeschooling/unschooling group! We don't discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, income, gender, religion, political affiliation and/or sexual orientation.
We are here to support each other on our homeschooling/unschooling journey. Feel free to join if you're a homeschooling parent, or simply interested in what home schooling in the Fox Valley/Northeast Wisconsin is about. Future homeschoolers/unschoolers welcome. We are diverse group, please be respectful of others and have an open mind. That's all we ask. Come as you are!
Oshkosh, Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Omro, Fond du Lac, Winneconne, Winchester, Waupaca, Green Bay, Little Chute, Grand Chute, Green Bay, Sherwood and everywhere else welcome! We are a new group. Work with us while we figure everything out.
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- For more information, visit Fox Valley Wisconsin Homechoolers and Unschoolers Facebook Page.
- Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators (GMCHE) - A Catholic homeschool support group for over 140 families in the Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area. Our mission is to offer support and encouragement to the Catholic home educator by spiritually strengthening, inspiring, and uplifting one another to fully uphold and embrace an authentic Catholic family lifestyle, as exemplified by the Holy Family and taught by the Catholic Church.
We provide encouragement in a variety of ways, such as Day Events with Mass and children's activities, gym class, Park Days, Parent's Meetings, field trips, a Toastmaster's Youth leadership Program, teen groups, Latin Club, and much, much more. Perhaps most importantly, we pray for each other.
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- For more information, visit Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators (GMCHE).
- HBH Homeschool Coop (HBHCoop) - A Christian Homeschooling Cooperative of like-minded families that is committed to creating a safe and caring group environment in which our kids can learn, both academically and socially. We also function as a group to support and encourage each other as Christian homeschooling parents.
- To Subscribe, visit HBH Homeschool Coop.
- Holy Family Homeschoolers - greater Madison area - A support group for Catholic homeschoolers in the greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. We are comprised of Catholic families throughout the Madison Diocese and beyond. Our group spans all ages, from the littlest ones to high schoolers and alumni. We have a very active group of high schoolers and a full-range of high school offerings.
We come together for homeschool Masses, Confessions, weekly enrichment activities (Art, Science Lab, Phy Ed, Choir, Schola, Junior Saints, Workshops, and Drama); feast day parties; spelling and geography bees; annual science fair, annual book sale & swap, May Crownings, Rosary walks, assorted parties and potlucks, and much, much more.
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- For more information, visit Holy Family Homeschoolers.
- Kenosha First Assembly Homeschoolers (KFAHomeschoolers) - A place for homeschoolers at Kenosha First Assembly (and their friends) to meet other homeschoolers, plan field trips, have play dates, and to support one another in our homeschooling endeavors.
- To Subscribe, visit Kenosha First Assembly Homeschoolers.
- Kettle Moraine Home Educators - Connects homeschooling families in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac and other surrounding counties. Our primary location for group events is in West Bend. We are a christian based group, all are welcome to join!
We are an informal group of approximately 190 homeschool families. At this time volunteering is not mandatory but parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer and lend a hand~ this makes the group better and stronger for all our homeschool kids!
Our purpose is to provide support and encouragement to home educators by the sharing of information, inspiration and resources. We seek to promote high quality home education programs which will encourage the development of Christ-like character and which will meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of our children. It is purposed that this organization and all of its activities will be consistently and forthrightly Christian to the honor and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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- For more information, visit Kettle Moraine Home Educators.
- Kettle Moraine Life Learners Facebook Page - An inclusive and diverse group, located in the northern Kettle Moraine. A corridor of connection for those who reside north of Milwaukee and south of the Fox Valley. Our goal is to create a safe space to share ideas, events and support one another on the homeschooling/unschooling journey.
We do not discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, income, marital status, gender, religion, political affiliation and/or sexual orientation. We are a secular group, please be respectful of others and have an open mind. We are a new group. Please invite others and participate in creating this community space.
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- For more information, visit Kettle Moraine Life Learners Facebook Page.
- Kinnickinnic Valley Home Educators (kinnicsgroup) - A general homeschool support group composed of home educators from Pierce County and St Croix County of Western Wisconsin, and neighboring Dakota County and Washington County of Minnesota. We meet on a regular basis, throughout the year, in centrally located River Falls, Wisconsin.
This e-group has been set up to advertise our group's existence to new homeschoolers and new-comers to our area, and also to bring together established homeschooling families who are seeking local support.
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- To Subscribe, visit Kinnickinnic Valley Home Educators.
- L.A.R.K. (Learning Alternatively in Racine and Kenosha) - A homeschool group in the Racine/Kenosha area. We gather twice a month on Wednesdays for outings, support, and FUN! The focus of our activities is aimed at ages 9 and up, including middle and high school ages. We are inclusive and respectful of all homeschooling styles. Please e-mail us for further information. Requirements: There are no requirements to belong to LARK. Benefits: LARK provides planned field trips such as museums, plays, ice skating, and bowling. Cost: None
- For more information, email Amy at Amyeliz21@yahoo.com or Linda at the_mominator_4@hotmail.com.
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Wisconsin Statewide Groups
Statewide Support Groups, Email Lists, Facebook Pages, Associations, etc.
Please notify if your email list, support group, Facebook group, associations, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.
This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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Search results from both LeapingFromTheBox and blogs
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Catholic Homeschool Companion
by Maureen Whitmann, Rachel Mackson
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CHC gives its readers a variety of homeschooling methods along with a great wealth of resources, information, inspiration, and support.
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Kindle Edition
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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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Kindle Edition
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Homeschooling: The Teen Years
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old
by Cafi Cohen
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The teen years are when many homeschooling parents start to question or abandon their efforts. It's a precarious time, with challenging academics, pressing social issues, and the prospect of college looming. Parents can now breathe easy: this guide calms the teen-time jitters and even offers hope to those just turning to homeschooling now that their child is about to enter high school.
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Deschooling Gently
by Tammy Takahashi
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Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself.
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Homeschooling The Challenging Child
A Practical Guide
by Christine M. Fields
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Often, families will choose homeschooling because they have children who cannot cope or thrive within traditional educational environments due to special physical or emotional needs. Homeschooling the Challenging Child addresses these special education issues, offering potential and current homeschooling families qualified and expert advice.
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