This website was a great find. All my kids have accounts and they use it daily. It’s the largest and by far the best educational sources on the internet. www.khanacademy.com has about 1600 online educational videos and has been used to educate people all over the world.
I hope you enjoy the site as much as we do!
Blessings,
My two youngest girls Lia Pooh and Ms. Chocolate as they are affectionately called, were playing on the internet. Ms. Chocolate 11 and Lia Pooh 8 wanted to make a homemade concoction so they decided to look up, “how to make playdough” they found the ingredients and were thrilled when we had all the needed ingredients in our pantry. Within 30 minutes they were playing with this: 
They are two happy little campers. They have given me the list of ingredients and as promised I’m handing it out to other little kiddos who might want to put their concoctions skills to the test. 
Homemade Playdough
3 cups flour
1.5 cups salt
6 tsp. cream of tarter
3 tbsp. oil
3 cups water
Pour all ingredients into a large pot. Stir constantly over medium heat until a dough ball forms by pulling away from the sides. Knead dough until the texture matches play dough (1-2 minutes). Store in plastic container. Should last for at least 3 months.
Happy Homeschooling!
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Wishing you all the best Miranda!
1.) Have control over the material your child learns. Worldview included!
2.) Decide with your child the depth and duration of topical studies. To skim the main ideas or to delve into the deepest detail of whatever topic!
3.) Never again be a slave to the school year or the school day: go to the grocery store and the amusement park when you want to, not the same week as everyone else!
4.) Be the major influence in the shaping of your child, instead of his peer group!
5.) For the ability to take advantage of all the opportunities for interesting, character-shaping talks with your child as they arise.
6.) Delight in the fact that your children will be able to interact and converse with all age groups, not just their own.
7.) For the fact that your kids will be able to investigate “community helpers” and business owners in person, instead of through a worksheet.
8.) To know your child can answer the questions of strangers and relatives with more than a few noises or a noncommittal shrug, that they know the reasons behind decisions and how to enunciate them.
9.) For the freedom to educate the way you see fit- be it stringently organized and monitored or loosely flowing from skill to skill.
10.) For the community of similarly-believing families and the support that comes from those who understand the difficulties and joys of such a lifestyle-shaping choice.
11.) For the joy of spending each day with the children you love and observing them as they journey to adulthood.
12.) For the assurance that no other teacher could ever care more or try harder than the one your children had… you.
Source: http://www.homeschool-articles.com/top-12-reasons-to-homeschool-your-children/
Most likely, if you are reading this article, you are exploring the option of homeschooling your child or children. This article covers five important considerations you must make before diving into a homeschooling journey.
Consideration 1: Ask yourself if you can afford to home school. While this is not entirely a full-time job, it does take up a good portion of your day everyday without the benefit of a monetary paycheck. Your reward is the education your child receives which unfortunately, does not pay the bills. Determining if homeschooling is an option within your family budget is a priority.
Consideration 2: Research to find other homeschoolers in your area. Approximately 2 million children are homeschooled in the United States alone, and the numbers are growing rapidly. The internet is a powerful research tool and you can connect with other homeschoolers through online forums. Homeschooling families on forums are only too happy to share tips, and you can find other homeschoolers in your local community to meet with.
Also, if you and your child are on an outing, and you see other children and their parents out and about, do not be afraid to strike up a conversation. Ask if they are also homeschoolers. You never know!
Consideration 3: Remember that homeschooling need not mimic public school in the way of curriculum. Many, if not most, homeschooling families do not follow a set curriculum. Leave the notion that you have to be just like a school teacher behind you, and create your own learning program that best suits you and your child.
Consideration 4: Homeschooling is a family activity and it is perhaps prudent that you don’t make this decision without family input.
Consideration 5: Talk to your kids about taking them out of school. The way you approach this is going to depend greatly on the age of your child. For younger school-aged kids this might be more challenging, as younger children thrive on routine and removing them from school will be initially disruptive. Talk to your child so you can explore their feelings about being at home.
On the other hand, teens are much more easily adaptable and talking to them about learning through real-life experience may appeal to them much more than being in a strict schedule that public school offers.
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