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Because Education Matters
Transcript of The Homeschool Handbook November December 2014
Organizing your Home to Create a ‘Learning Lifestyle’ Environment
November/December 2014$6.50 USA/$15.50 INTL
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The holidays are savored through a collection of moments and traditions that bring families closer. It is in that spirit of bringing families
closer and adding to your at home education that is the focus of this issue…a ‘Holiday’ Handbook offering equal parts inspiration and information.
As you settle into the beauty of the holiday season, sharing meaningful time with your families and friends celebrating your beliefs and traditions, we hope that this issue inspires you to make it a memorable time. We also hope that you will find many ideas and inspiration to add to your homeschool.
We enjoyed putting this issue together; and while we look forward to the holidays, the New Year is right around the corner. Boy, do we have some surprises and treats heading your way in 2015!
We could not close another year without a heartfelt “Thank You” to each and every one of you who inspire us and keep us going. We must also “Thank” our advertisers! This magazine simply would not be possible without the support of our advertisers, so please make sure you check their offerings out whenever you are thinking of adding anything to your homeschool. Even at this busy time of the year we look forward to your help in continuing to grow our community by following us on social media and joining in on the conversations. And, please keep those letters and emails coming as well!
Wishing you the merriest Christmas and the happiest holiday!
Education Matters,
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volume 05 | issue 06 | 2014
inside The Homeschool Handbook
cover story8 Organizing Your Home to Create a
‘Learning Lifestyle’ Environment
special features3 10 Free or Low Cost Things to Do This Holiday Season
11 Top Universities Want You to Homeschool
solutions12 The Gift of Gratitude
14 9 Things We Should Get Rid of to Help Our Kids
curriculum16 Smart Learning Strategies
18 Customized Targeted Learning
21 An International Trend You Already Enjoy: The Slow Reading Movement
inspiration22 Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget
24 10 Things You Can Do to Put a Smile on Your Face
25 A Wing and A Prayer
extra activities26 Crayola™ Dream~Makers® Is It Black or White?
health and hearth28 Apple Cider Caramels
organization29 Holiday Travel Tips
resources30 Index/Resources List
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