Sent in by Mary C.
I wanted to let Tenths homeschool group know that I received an email from Sue August concerning the ENOCH convention. And just fyi, The conference this yr. will be FREE admission for any family whose oldest child is not more that 5. Also, they unfortunately had to change the dates to May 14th-15th.
Here are some additional details sent in by Kathy M.
ENOCH Annual Homeschool Convention Update
By Sue August
Even though you're probably not thinking a whole lot about the ENOCH Convention yet,
some of our volunteer staff membersare! Here's a quick explanation of what's new and exciting for 2010.
. This year the convention dates are May 14-15, 2010. Mark your calendar now!
. Free admission for Parents ofPreschoolers - Parents whose oldest child is Age 5 or younger get in free if they register online. Part of ENOCH's mission is to spread the word about the advantages of homeschooling. By offering free admission to Parents of Preschoolers, we're hoping to make it easy for these young parents to explore theadvantages of homeschooling.
ENOCH needs your help! You are the ones who can get the word out to these families. Look around your neighborhoods and churches and be sure to invite families of young children to register for the convention - free of charge!
David Hazell, of My Father's World, will present a special series of workshops geared
especially for these families.
. Back by popular demand, we'll have Historical Happenings presenting our Children's Program. They will offer 3 two-hour sessions this year. The other 2 two hour sessions are tentatively being planned to have a science emphasis.
. Keynote Speakers will be Steve and Terri Maxwell and the rest of the Maxwell Family,and Rebecca Powell.
. Still in the works - Our Speaker Coordinator is working on putting together a special Teen Track. More details will be in upcoming issues of the ENOCH e-newsletter.
We'll keep you posted via the ENOCH of NJ e-newsletter as more of the details for the2010 Convention get firmed up.
To sign up for the newsletter visit www.enochnj.org.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Thursday, 10 December 2009
History Curriculum Question
Sent in by D. Collazo
I've been using BJU history and reading this year for the first time. I was excited about learning subjects with a strong Biblical influence and world view, but both
myself and my kids were bored stiff. Have chosen to be creative and do
something else to supplement and use Library books for the next
semester, however, does anyone have any suggestions of exciting, yet
Biblical World View oriented curricula that can preferably be done at
an individual study bases since I teach multiple levels/grades? Thank
you. Any help would be appreciated.
I've been using BJU history and reading this year for the first time. I was excited about learning subjects with a strong Biblical influence and world view, but both
myself and my kids were bored stiff. Have chosen to be creative and do
something else to supplement and use Library books for the next
semester, however, does anyone have any suggestions of exciting, yet
Biblical World View oriented curricula that can preferably be done at
an individual study bases since I teach multiple levels/grades? Thank
you. Any help would be appreciated.
PA Cyberschooling Options
Sent in by S. Stoudt
This may be a question biased toward the Pennsylvania residents on our list... I'm thinking about doing PA cyberschooling for homeschool, perhaps even as early as January. I know there are many options under that umbrella -- what ones have you all tried? What have you found to be the strengths/weaknesses of the program you've used? What have been the overall pros/cons of doing cyberschool as opposed to doing your own thing?
This may be a question biased toward the Pennsylvania residents on our list... I'm thinking about doing PA cyberschooling for homeschool, perhaps even as early as January. I know there are many options under that umbrella -- what ones have you all tried? What have you found to be the strengths/weaknesses of the program you've used? What have been the overall pros/cons of doing cyberschool as opposed to doing your own thing?
Monday, 7 December 2009
Fun and Easy Science Videos and Experiments in your In Box!
Submitted by S. Duggan
Ok, I know science can be one of those hard things, and everyone is looking for something different. But I absolutely love Robert Krampf and his site. We use his stuff in addition to what ever science book we are working on. It is a fast, easy fun, way to do a little experimenting and dabbling in real world science!
You can subscribe for his free written science experiments that come to your in box and you just gather materials and follow what he says.
or
You can pay for his video experiments and other online content like Science Photos of the day. You can access some of this content for free but in my opinion it is well worth it to have easy access to the whole thing. Especially since right now he is having a sale. He has also just set up special pricing for co-op, school districts etc.
Check him out at http://www.thehappyscientist.com/ and to quote him,"Have a wonder filled week!"
Ok, I know science can be one of those hard things, and everyone is looking for something different. But I absolutely love Robert Krampf and his site. We use his stuff in addition to what ever science book we are working on. It is a fast, easy fun, way to do a little experimenting and dabbling in real world science!
You can subscribe for his free written science experiments that come to your in box and you just gather materials and follow what he says.
or
You can pay for his video experiments and other online content like Science Photos of the day. You can access some of this content for free but in my opinion it is well worth it to have easy access to the whole thing. Especially since right now he is having a sale. He has also just set up special pricing for co-op, school districts etc.
Check him out at http://www.thehappyscientist.com/ and to quote him,"Have a wonder filled week!"
Upcoming Curriculum Sale
Sent in by K. A. Moyer
Thu Dec 3, 2009 4:12 pm (PST)
Save the Date
Living Waters Used Curriculum Sale
Saturday, April 17th 2010
9 am -1 pm
at Marlton Assembly of God Church
625 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
The cost of a table will be $10
Thu Dec 3, 2009 4:12 pm (PST)
Save the Date
Living Waters Used Curriculum Sale
Saturday, April 17th 2010
9 am -1 pm
at Marlton Assembly of God Church
625 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
The cost of a table will be $10
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Where Do You Get Your Curriculum
sent in by S. Duggan and M. Strong
When looking for curriculum at a reasonable price it can be easy to become overwhelmed by places to look and the mind can start to swirl while switching between sites trying to compare prices, shipping costs and which book edition you are looking at. So in an attempt to help people narrow the options they are surfing between I ask the following questions:
1) Where do you shop for new curriculum at a good price?
2) Where do you shop for used curriculum in reasonable condition at a good price?
Just give us your three or four favorites.
Please post your answers in the comments section, if we get alot of responses and there is interest I can later compile them and post the top 10 in each cagegory in a post.
When looking for curriculum at a reasonable price it can be easy to become overwhelmed by places to look and the mind can start to swirl while switching between sites trying to compare prices, shipping costs and which book edition you are looking at. So in an attempt to help people narrow the options they are surfing between I ask the following questions:
1) Where do you shop for new curriculum at a good price?
2) Where do you shop for used curriculum in reasonable condition at a good price?
Just give us your three or four favorites.
Please post your answers in the comments section, if we get alot of responses and there is interest I can later compile them and post the top 10 in each cagegory in a post.
Monday, 16 November 2009
Various Field Trip Possibilities, both near and far
Submitted by K. Moyer
Colonial Williamsburg and Homeschooler opportunities:
http://www.history.org/homeschoolers/
(It looks like this years programing may be past but you can get an idea of what they offer and check back for future programs. note by S.D.)
Valley Forge Program opportunities:
This program is designed for home school students who would like to
visit Valley Forge and get a unique
educational experience. Park rangers and costumed interpreters will
bring the past to life with special
programs and hands-on activities.
Program is offered on Thursday October 22, 2009 and Thursday May 13,
2010 from 10 AM-2PM and meets at the Visitors Center. Please reserve in
advance- no fee.
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/forteachers/edprograms.htm
Field Trips in the State of Virginia:
Here's the link for VA field trips, if you ever want to visit.
http://www.heav.org/resources/fieldtrips/index.html
Colonial Williamsburg and Homeschooler opportunities:
http://www.history.org/homeschoolers/
(It looks like this years programing may be past but you can get an idea of what they offer and check back for future programs. note by S.D.)
Valley Forge Program opportunities:
This program is designed for home school students who would like to
visit Valley Forge and get a unique
educational experience. Park rangers and costumed interpreters will
bring the past to life with special
programs and hands-on activities.
Program is offered on Thursday October 22, 2009 and Thursday May 13,
2010 from 10 AM-2PM and meets at the Visitors Center. Please reserve in
advance- no fee.
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/forteachers/edprograms.htm
Field Trips in the State of Virginia:
Here's the link for VA field trips, if you ever want to visit.
http://www.heav.org/resources/fieldtrips/index.html
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