The 14 Days of Homeschooling
(tune of "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS")
On the first day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can you
homeschool legally?"
On the second day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Are they
socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the third day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Do you give
them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the fourth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "What about
P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool
legally?"
On the fifth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "YOU ARE SO
STRANGE! What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the sixth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "How long
will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E., do you give
them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the seventh day of home school my neighbor said to me, "Look at
what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the eighth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "Why do you
do this, look at what they're missing,how long will you home school, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they
socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the ninth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "They'll miss
the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you home school, YOU 'RE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the tenth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "What about
graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you home school, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the eleventh day of home school my neighbor said to me, "I could
never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the twelfth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can they go
to college, I could never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the thirteenth day of homeschool I thoughtfully replied: "They can
go to college, yes you can do this, and they can graduate, we don't
need the prom, we do it cuz we like it, they aren't missing anything,
we'll homeschool forever, WE ARE NOT STRANGE!, We give them P.E., life
itself's a test, they are socialized, AND WE HOMESCHOOL LEGALLY!
On the fourteenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How can
I get started, why didn't you tell me, where do I buy curriculum, when is the next conference, WILL PEOPLE THINK WE'RE STRANGE? I think we can do this, if you will help us, can we join P.E. and we'll homeschool legally.
Thank-you to Jean, a fellow homeschoolblogger and mother of 10, for posting this fantastic melody! Visit her blog, Quiver's House, for more homeschool inspiration!
You can't avoid it...it's tax time! It seems that everyone has this particular subject on their minds! Am I going to receive a refund? Am I going to have to pay? How much either way? Well, I can't help you with any of that, but I did find a way to put a smile on your face and the scent of chocolate in the air! You'll want this kind of tax advice and it's promised to give a little tax relief, it's...
Chocolate Layer Cake T4
In the US, you'd call this Chocolate Layer Cake 1040 .
It's tax time... Are you ready to bake?
Line 1. Butter, a minimum of half a pound (8 oz.), but not to exceed 1 (one) pound. (See line 4.)
Line 2. Sugar, light brown or white, unless you or your spouse had a financial account in a foreign country in 2007, in which case dark brown sugar must be used. Do not substitute molasses or honey. Use 1 (one) cup and adjust to taste.
Line 3. Eggs, six or half a dozen, whichever is greater.
Line 4. Semisweet chocolate, 6 oz. Nonfarm families may choose the optional method of using cocoa powder. If you elect the Cocoa Method, add ½ oz. (One Tablespoon) of butter to each 3 tablespoons of cocoa. Multiply by .9897 per ounce of substitution. For adjustments to sugar, see pg. 29. Add total of additional butter to Line 1 (above). Sugar adjustments should be reflected in final total of Line 2. For additional details on cocoa conversion, see Form 551.
Line 5a.
Flour, white. If you were a federal, state or local government employee, you may be eligible for an excess flour tax credit. Measure 2 cups, sifting is optional.
Line 5b.
Flour, whole wheat, 1 2/3 cups.
Line 5c.
Alternative mixture: 1 cup white flour plus ¾ cup whole wheat flour.
Line 6.
Vanilla, 1 teaspoon. See Schedule ZE for reporting use of imitation vanilla flavoring. You may be able to deduct the cost of real vanilla extract in 2008 if you itemize deductions.
Line 7.
Salt, 1/3 teaspoon (optional). If you are a head of household with dependents and were born during a leap year, you must add salt.
Line 8.
Baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons. Use of baking soda will result in a penalty. See form W-Q.
Line 8a.
Walnuts, 8 oz., chopped. You may be eligible to use pecans or almonds. See Part III of Schedule PE, Itemized Substitutions.
Line 9.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (375 if altitude exceeds 5,500 feet). Be sure that you have turned the oven on before you begin assembling ingredients. In a bowl (2 quart capacity), cream butter and sugar for 3 minutes, or until well blended, whichever occurs first. (Note: If you are using the Nonfarm Cocoa Method [see Line 4], add additional butter and sugar at this point.)
Line 10.
Incorporate eggs, one egg at a time, into creamed mixture. If the eggs are from a farm of which you are the sole owner, you may be eligible for a Fowl Credit. See Form 9871m "For the Birds."
Line 11. Add vanilla.
Line 12. In a double boiler, melt chocolate at low heat. If you are using the Nonfarm Cocoa Method, disregard the preceding instruction and stir cocoa into the creamed mixture. Then stir in flour from Line 5a, 5b, or 5c, add salt (optional, but see Line 7 for exception) and baking powder.
Line 13. Add nuts, which should be chopped, regardless of type (See Line 8a).
Line 14. Pour batter into 2 (two) greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans or 1 (one) greased and floured 9x13 inch pan, which you should have prepared earlier. Bake in preheated oven (see line 9) for 40 to 50 minutes, whichever is greater. After removing cake pan(s) from oven, cool for 10 minutes (12 for 9x13 pan) and turn cake(s) out onto wire rack. When cake is completely cool, frost it. (To determine time needed for cooling, complete Worksheet on pg. 25.) See Form 873 for details on appropriate frostings.
Note: If you weigh 20 percent more (or higher) than your ideal weight (see chart on pg. 19), ignore this recipe and complete Schedule F, "Fresh Fruit Desserts."
A child was told to writea book report on the entire Bible. Have you ever wondered, how often we take for granted that childrenunderstand what we are teaching?Through the eyes of a child this is....
Children's Bible in a Nutshell
In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing
but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, 'The Lord thy God
is one, but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God
said, 'Give me a light!' and someone did. Then God made the world.
He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they
weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet. Adam
and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven
from the Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though,
because they didn't have cars.
Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was
Abel. Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for
Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something.
One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but
one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put
his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to
join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check.
After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous
than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in
exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat.
Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton
Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the
evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh's people. These
plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. God fed
the Israel Lights every day with manicotti.
Then he gave them His Top Ten Commandments. These include don't lie,
cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor's stuff. Oh, yeah, I
just thought of one more: Humor thy father and thy mother.
One of Moses' best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to
use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell
over on the town.
After Joshua came David He got to be king by killing a giant with a
slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and
500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn't sound
very wise to me.
After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of
these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed
upon the shore. There were also some minor league prophets, but I
guess we don't have to worry about them.
After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of
the New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had
been born in a barn, too, because my mom is always saying to me,
'Close the door! Were you born in a barn?' It would be nice to say,
'As a matter of fact, I was.')
During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the
Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus also had twelve opossums. The
worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a
terrible vegetable after him.
Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to
some Germans on the Mount. But the Republicans and all those guys put
Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn't stick up for
Jesus. He just washed his hands instead.
Any way's, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again. He
went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His
return is foretold in the book of Revolution...
I just had to steal this, it's just too funny and what a way to start the morning!
Thank-you to Loving2Learn for this morning's laugh!
Family seeking fun-loving, godly homeschool teacher. Applicant will be responsible for providing total educational development and daily personal care for children of multiple ages. Applicant will assume the following roles: cook, housemaid, nurse, taxi driver, administrative assistant, accountant, athletic coach, social director, computer technician, household and automotive repairman, gardener, course instructor in multiple subject areas and grade levels, and various other responsibilities. This is a full-time position approximately 120 hours or more per week.
Qualified candidates must be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize work loads while maintaining a friendly, enthusiastic attitude. Quick thinking, good memory, and a varied background in extensive subject matter are a must. Promising candidates will be resourceful, adjust easily to distractions, and display creative, hard-working leadership abilities. Organizational and problem solving skills are a plus. Previous teaching experience and/or college preferred, but not required.
If you're interested in working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this is the position for you! For more information on this exciting opportunity to earn fulfilling, one-of-a-kind rewards, please apply in person today.
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,
I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging,
permanent work in an
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute,
an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis,
letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love
to anyone thinking of applying for the job.
** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!! **
At this time of year, I'm always on a health kick, probably all the fantastic baking and chocolates over the holidays! Anyway...I was thinking about all the fun scavenger hunts that we, as kids, participated in. Our Easter Egg Hunts would take us all over town! I wanted to find something to do - it has to be educational, not cost alot of money, and be fun for the older kids, too! But most of all, it has to get us out of the house!!
The first scavenger hunt I found is a Supermarket Scavenger Hunt! This is a fun, creative way to involve your children in your shopping routine and keep them entertained. They offer FREE scavenger hunt activities to download! Make sure you check out their other fabulous FREEBIES! Or this fantastic Winter Scavenger Hunt! You just need to find a park or even your own backyard! Or a Winter Facts Scavenger Hunt that looked very interesting and be sure to check out this site for other crafts and ideas, too!
This idea looked like a real hoot from Take the Roof off Winter! Have a Snowball Weigh-In! You take the kids on a winter walk around outside with the only task being to create their very own snowball by the end of the walk. Back at home, the kids will weigh and measure their snowballs and record this information. Next, place each snowball in its own dish in various areas(e.g. under the radiator, by the window or on the desk) and have the kids monitor the time it takes for the snowballs to melt in each location and record how much water each produces.
I also thought you might be in need of a break...I found these great [pdf] coloring books about preparing for winter! Billy and Maria learn about winter weather: part 1, part 2 and part 3!
Have a great weekend!
Live.Laugh.Learn.
Thea
A mind stretched to a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
I thought that we'd start the New Year off with a laugh! If you haven't heard of the Darwin Awards, this will be a real treat for you! Here's an example of the types of stories you'll find on the site:
Fatal Foaming Action
James, 26, was working on a new house when he was unexpectedly confronted by a malfunctioning cannister of insulating foam. "The operative picked up one of the cans and gave it a shake as recommended..."
The Enema Within
Michael was an alcoholic. And not an ordinary alcoholic, but an alcoholic who liked to take his liquor... well, ******ly. His wife said he was "addicted to enemas" and often imbibed alcohol in this manner...
Remember The Hindenburg (personal)
Remember science class? Remember the time the teacher dropped bits of sodium into a bowl of water? We would watch as the element burned. Well, for one teacher, this tidy little demonstration didn't go exactly to plan...
Whatever holiday you are celebrating this season, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa or any other, we wish you the very best and hope you will join us in spreading the joy of the season!
Check out this hilarious video called Homeschool2 by homeschool dad, Tim Hawkins!
“Oh, the misconceptions and realities of homeschool life," from comedian (and homeschool dad) Tim Hawkins. Tim plays the dad in the video and his wife, Heather, plays the mom. Half of the kids are theirs – the rest are friends. To see this and other comedy videos from Tim Hawkins, go to: http://www.timhawkins.net.
Enjoy!
Whatever holiday you are celebrating this season, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa or any other, we wish you the very best and hope you will join us in spreading the joy of the season!
This morning's chilly weather, got me thinking about the Holiday season ahead, and the metéo has announced snow for this week! So I thought it would be fun to find some appropriate crafts to get everyone into the spirit, of Winter! Don't worry, I have no intention of rushing the Christmas season into your homes, just yet!
At Snow Days, you get to create your own snowflake the 'old fashioned' way by 'cutting' a pattern out of hmmm... paper? Okay, electronic paper, not that you can't use the real thing but this way you get to post your creation online! Once done, you can include a holiday greeting to a friend (or to the world in general) and then send your snowflake out to join the 3, 406, 607 other snowflakes - look at that, there's math in here, too! As well as making a snowflake, you can also view the others falling from the sky or even search for a friend's or your own! Finally, you are invited to include a name, location, and email address with your snowflake. If you do decide to include some information, limiting it to initials and province or country with a discussion about why this would be a safe choice would provide a great opportunity to teach about Internet safety.
There's also a site called , Paper Toys, with paper stuff for kids and grownups including trains, airplanes, party hats, cars (great selection of different models for the car enthusiast!), motorcycles, famous buildings, tyrannasaurus rex, and even a 3-D version of Jimi Hendrix's guitar! Just print, cut, fold, and glue. These cut-outs would be difficult for young children but something manageable for ages 7 years and up. When I was young, my sister and I, would pass hours playing with our paper dolls and an old copy of the Sears catalog! Perhaps, you have a similar memory?
Note: Never forget... your homeschool is YOUR homeschool! You do what works best for YOUR family! Visit our legal/légal section, where you will find information about support groups, curriculum suppliers, school boards, assessments and much more!
Truly hilarious, you'll never answer the question 'You homeschool? I could never! How could you?' the same way again! I'll be checking this magazine out for sure! Thank-you Kerry in Ottawa for this real picker-upper!
1 Please stop asking us if it's legal. If it is — and it is — it's insulting to imply that we're criminals. And if we were criminals, would we admit it?
2 Learn what the words "socialize" and "socialization" mean, and use the one you really mean instead of mixing them up the way you do now. Socializing means hanging out with other people for fun. Socialization means having acquired the skills necessary to do so successfully and pleasantly. If you're talking to me and my kids, that means that we do in fact go outside now and then to visit the other human beings on the planet, and you can safely assume that we've got a decent grasp of both concepts.
Note: Never forget... your homeschool is YOUR homeschool! You do what works best for YOUR family! Visit our legal/légal section, where you will find information about support groups, curriculum suppliers, school boards, assessments and much more!
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