http://homeschooling.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Homeschooling GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-27T01:52:06Z Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:52:06 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/07/01/carnival-of-homeschooling-celebrating-july-4th.htm I've celebrated Independence Day in various places over the years. One of my favorites was at Mina Lake in South Dakota when the kids were young. For a city girl,... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/07/01/carnival-of-homeschooling-celebrating-july-4th.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:43:51 +0000 2008-07-01T04:43:51Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/27/the-great-american-backyard-campout.htm Join in the fun this Saturday, June 28th, by venturing outdoors for the 4th annual Great American Backyard Campout sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Rather you pitch your tent... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/27/the-great-american-backyard-campout.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:52:06 +0000 2008-06-27T01:52:06Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/26/carnival-of-homeschooling-homesick-campers-edition.htm "Trees, canoes, and crickets in your sleeping bag. Swimming, counsellors, talent shows, hot dogs, mosquitoes, and lost laundry." Mama Squirrel shares her experiences in this weeks theme: Summer camp! This... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/26/carnival-of-homeschooling-homesick-campers-edition.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:38:47 +0000 2008-06-26T10:38:47Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/20/homeschooling-forum-fun.htm We've had a word game going on in the Homeschooling Forum since 2003. Here's how to play: Form a sentence from the acronym of the last word found on the latest... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/20/homeschooling-forum-fun.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:36:06 +0000 2008-06-20T04:36:06Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/14/fruit-and-vegetable-month.htm June is fruit and vegetable month. The fruits of summer are just heavenly...peaches, nectarines, apricots, yummy! Summer is the perfect time for a fresh garden salad, pasta salad with veggies,... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/14/fruit-and-vegetable-month.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:49:48 +0000 2008-06-14T21:49:48Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/08/the-homeschooler-in-me-is-having-a-good-laugh-at-this-one.htm My granddaughter brought a note home from school saying that on Tuesday they are having a game day and that it was a "special treat" because the students get to... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/08/the-homeschooler-in-me-is-having-a-good-laugh-at-this-one.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:25:53 +0000 2008-06-08T15:25:53Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/06/homeschool-reading-club-excitement.htm I receive many emails each year from parents sharing how the Homeschool Summer Reading Club has inspired their child and encouraged them to read, read, read. This morning I received... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/06/homeschool-reading-club-excitement.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:24:59 +0000 2008-06-06T17:24:59Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/02/announcing-2008-summer-reading-club.htm The 10th Annual Summer Reading Club is underway! Get those library cards out! The purpose of the Summer Reading Club is to encourage students to read for pleasure, help the... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/02/announcing-2008-summer-reading-club.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:18:43 +0000 2008-06-02T18:18:43Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/02/regulation-of-homeschooling-in-dc.htm Rachel Cooper, About.com's guide to Washington DC, blogged about the proposed regulation of homeschooling in DC. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has invited the public to... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/06/02/regulation-of-homeschooling-in-dc.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:40:57 +0000 2008-06-02T14:40:57Z http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/05/28/freericelearn-vocabulary-and-fight-world-hunger.htm Looking for an easy way to keep your kids sharp over the summer months and also help fight world hunger? Then FreeRice.com is for you. For each word you... http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/05/28/freericelearn-vocabulary-and-fight-world-hunger.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 12:10:30 +0000 2008-05-28T12:10:30Z