Dec. 7, 2008
Announcing our New Bookstore is NOW OPEN!

We are  excited to announce our online bookstore ~ peruse through our homeschool recommendations and look for our stocking stuffers, too!

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Sep. 11, 2007
Need a Free Online Resource for your High Schooler?

Check out this online resource for high schoolers and even college students; the site recommends this resource for ages 16 thru college and you can even personalize the site for your needs:

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Jun. 11, 2007
HSLDA Photo Contest Winners

These are a must see - the winners of the HSLDA photo contest.  Very inspiring and satisfying to see the work of creative homeschooling kids.  Thank you, HSLDA!

There will be an essay contest this fall; topics will be announced September 14, 2007.  You can check here for details about all their contests.

 

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May. 16, 2007
High School Journalism

Are you interested in introducing real journalism for your high school homeschoolers?  How do we go about empowering them to follow the journalist's path?  Traditional schools often offer their own school newspaper - mine did and I wrote for our high school paper.  As homeschoolers continue to blaze their own paths to include as many extra-curriculars as a traditional school setting provides, journalism should be right there as well.

If you belong to a homeschool support group, brain storm about a high school publication.  Check out local newspapers to see if they have a program that introduces high schoolers to the journalism and newspaper publishing world.  Our nearby metro area of Augusta has one that we are considering for our oldest son to apply for.  They will have a board of 15-18 high school teens (from different areas and school backgrounds) who will work together on news and current events that are of interest and concern to the teens of today considered to be the next up and coming generation soon to enter adult life.

The Washington Post has a book that entails jumpstarting a journalism program at their own paper.  While its focus was on promoting newspaper publishing in the local D.C. public schools, look for tools that can be applied to your own set of circumstances and goals for your journalists.  High School Journalism.org looks to be a site worth perusing through as well for those of us with writers under our rooftops ~ be sure and check it out for yourselves.

If you have other journalism links that you've found of value, please leave a comment and post the web site and any pertinent information about it as well.

Thanks ~ have a great one!

Harriette

 

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Apr. 19, 2007
Free Literature Resource

Here is an excellent free resource online for literature: CLICK HERE.  There are about 22 literature guides that you can download, print, etc., to accompany literature studies.  You can never have too many of these!

 

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Dec. 1, 2006
National Geographic ~ An Excellent School Tool

 

We subscribe to the National Geographic magazine.  Growing up, my father always subscribed so when I married and we began our family, we began our subscription as well; we now have a 14 year collection of this wonderful resource at our fingertips.  My Dad, by the way, is about the only person I've ever known who literally reads the National Geographic magazine cover to cover every month!

 

This month's issue arrived in our mail yesterday.  It is an excellent issue that is packed full of amazing photography, history and science.  The boys and I have already persused through the issue quickly and we plan to dissect an article each day during December.

 

This magazine along with their television channel and the National Geographic's web site is packed full of additional online resources.   It is an excellent tool for your homeschool (especially middle and high school grades) and can easily be used in lieu of text books or as supplements.  The ongoing information each month is endless.  This magazine can also be used as a spring board for unit studies as well.

 

And for those critics of unschooling - this would be easily considered "an unschooler's choice" for homeschooling resources by many who unschool.

 

Have a great weekend!

Harriette

 

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Aug. 5, 2006
TOS Summer Issue in my Mailbox Today

 

I just received TOS's Summer issue in today's mail!!!  It is a must see, must read issue.  And by any chance - are you a train enthusiast?  You just might bust - it is a must have resource for all train enthusiasts!

 

....and this is just from flipping through the pages - I can't wait to take my time and pour over each page!

 

Not a subscriber?  GO HERE FAST and subscribe right now - don't miss out on this staple for every homeschooler's cupboard - each issue is a keepsake resource to refer to over and over again.

 

Gotta go - I have reading to do!

Harriette

 

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Jul. 9, 2006
Homeschool Resources

 

I know a number of homeschooling families are busily planning and ordering curriculum for their nearing new school year.  Check out this resource:

 

The Homeschool e-Store.com:

http://www.homeschoolestore.com/catalog/index.php

 

Create a free account to log-in and receive notices for free e-books each week.

 

Don't forget - The Old Schoolhouse Store has free shipping on your orders from them!  Before you place any orders for curriculum or unit studies - check to see if you can find it at The Old Schoolhouse Store here:

http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php

 

Have a great week ~

Harriette

 

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Apr. 25, 2006
Thank You ~ Old Schoolhouse Magazine!

Thank you, Old Schoolhouse Magazine for recognizing Jacobs Academy: A Dirt Road Education as a Homeschool Approved blog!

 

 

 

 

If you're not familiar with all that the Old Schoolhouse Magazine has to offer ~ CLICK HERE!  I received my Spring issue last week and it is incredible!  Want to subscribe? CLICK HERE!  In addition to their beautiful and resourceful publication, you can subscribe to their FREE e-newsletters: CLICK HERE to find out how.

 

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine continues to support homeschoolers worldwide through its magazine, the free e-newsletters and Homeschoolblogger.com.  Be sure and visit the Company Porch for more resources and information for all that is going on in the Homeschoolblogger community and opportunities through TOS.

 

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Apr. 12, 2006
Homeschooling the High Schooler eBook is Now Available!

 

 

Homeschooling the High Schooler: From Transcripts to Graduation is now available for purchase!  It's only $12.45 and can be purchased HERE!

 

CLICK HERE to read my recent review of this must have book for homeschooling families.

 

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