Updates and information for Homeschooling families in SE MN. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sat, 2 Jun 2007 23:30:00 -0500 Sat, 2 Jun 2007 23:30:00 -0500 9/25/06 If you were at the meeting 9/25 you were truly blessed by our gifted speaker and fellow Homeschool Mom- Vicki Tiede. You can learn more about Vicki and keep up with her adventures at her website-  http://www.gracelessons.com   10/2/06   11/6/06 1) Our topic was Trivia, Traditions, and Truth…Great Things to Know About Thanksgiving. If you would like the notes sent to you as an email attachement, please request a copy at mothersheartathome@yahoo.com   2) Our special announcement was from Evie at Camp Victory.. Here is more contact information: Evie Swanson Administrative Director Camp Victory Ministries, Inc. 58212 - 403 Avenue Zumbro Falls, MN 55991 507-288-1525 www.campvictory.com "Helping people become disciples of Jesus."     1) If you missed the "geography meeting" I would be glad to send you the notes (by mail, or in a regular email, or as a Word attachment) just ask! Lots of great resources.   2) River Bend Nature announces their walk-in home school programs for this fall. Please visit their web page just for home school programs for more information: http://www.rbnc.org/homeschl.htm 4/2/07 Meeting Topic- Testing > If you would like meeting notes, please email mothersheartathome@yahoo.com 5/4/07 Meeting Topic- Finishing Your Year > If you would like meeting notes, please email mothersheartathome@yahoo.com   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/209155/ Sat, 2 Jun 2007 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/209155/  Tri-State Outdoors Festival at the Winona County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, MN.  June 27, 28, and 29. Friday, noon-6pm, Saturday, 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm.   This event is tailored for family fun in the outdoors.  The "hands on" area features fishing, fly casting, archery, speed shooting (air guns), dog events, rock climbing, bike riding and much more.  Skilled professionals will assist those inexperienced as well as the experienced.  For more information go to www.tri-stateoutdoorfestival.com   Website: Homeschool Daily Report – Ongoing (National)   Homeschool Daily Report is a website with links to news stories about homeschooling from around the world.   Visit our website www.homeschooldailyreport.com. If you find it interesting pass it on to your homeschool friends and visit everyday for the latest homeschool news.     Beautiful Bambino  is a Children’s Clothing and Accessory Boutique in Eden Prairie Center in Eden Prairie Minnesota.  Lately, they have noticed quite a few Home-School customers requesting a product which they will special order for them.  The product is a Laminated Toddler Bib.  The longer bibs are wonderful for the messy projects that can sometimes cause stress for the child and adult.  You can view the various colors and patterns on their website which has online shopping.  They offer a quantity discount of 10% off quantities of 5 or more.    www.bbambino.com     - The Laminated Toddler Bibs are on the Accessory Page.       One of our MH moms was looking for some science worksheets and found this site.  There is a lot of free stuff.   http://www.teach-nology.com/     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/99383/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:41:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/99383/   Resources for Homeschooling High School – Ongoing (National) Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA's) High School Coordinators have written three brochures to provide concise information on topics of interest to families who are homeschooling teens: · Developing a Plan for High School – Sample 4-year plans · Recordkeeping for High School – Simplifying the Process · Homeschooling the College Bound – Navigating the Road to Admissions Access the brochures online: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3614 (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)      Crossroads College Offers PSEO Classes – Applications Due August 1st (Rochester) Crossroads College, a four-year Christian college in Rochester, is now participating in the state-funded Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) program. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to take college credits at no cost. Applications for the program will be accepted until August 1, 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/26707/ Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:40:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/26707/ Did you know…( as reported by Dr. Heather Allen, TOS Magazine's Senior Analyst)   1- That ten United States presidents were educated at home? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 2- That Albert Einstein, Amadeus Mozart, and John Stuart Mill were home schooled? 3- That during the 2002-2003 school year, an estimated 1.7 million to 2.1 million K-12 level students, or 3-4% of the school-age population, were home schooled? (NHERI) 4- That in nearly every state, the number of children being educated at home is rising about 10% a year? (USA Today, Sept. 3, 2003) 5- That over 1,000 selective colleges have admitted homeschoolers? (NHEN) 6- That on average, homeschooled children outscore their public school counterparts by 15 to 30 percentile points on standardized achievement tests? (Brian Ray, Research Shows Good Things) 7- That the stereotype of homeschoolers as religious separatists or the offspring of New Age seekers has not been true for years? (USA Today, Sept. 3, 2003) 8- That research has found that only 35% of teaching mothers have a college degree or higher, yet their children score no higher on standardized achievement tests than those being taught by mothers without a college degree? (Charleston Gazette, Feb. 21, 2003) 9- That companies are learning home schooling is a rapidly growing market that means business? The Census Bureau estimates some 30 million children could eventually stay home to learn. (J. Colby, CBS Evening News, Nov 9, 2002). http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/2585/ Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:37:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/2585/ Mother's Heart Homeschool Support Network     Updated Monthly!         Upcoming Meetings October 6th    7:00 PM at Panera North- Rochester, MN     Remember our Email> mothersheartathome@yahoo.com         Mother's Heart Info     We exist as a group to; support and encourage you in educating your children, provide learning opportunities so you can continue to grow, give you a safe place to unwind and meet new friends, and continue to grow in the Love and Light of God together. We meet on the first Monday night (except National Holidays) of every month for fellowship, training and support. Meetings usually follow a 'fellowship, announcements, topical presentation, table discussion and open talk time' meeting format.   Meetings are held at 7:00 pm at Panera North- Rochester, MN   Contact Us Please email > mothersheartathome@yahoo.com     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/1770/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:45:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MothersHeart/1770/