http://www.homeschoolacademy.com Because you want the best education for your child Mon, 14 May 2012 22:16:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Monday, May 14th Five field trip ideas for spring and summer 2012, see the world around you Did you choose homeschooling because of its flexibility? Well we have some great spring field trip ideas to get you out and about – and both homeschool parents and teens will love them! Homeschooling Help article ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/field-trip-ideas-spring-summer/ Monday, May 7th “Spring” into Fall! How to Set Up a Successful Homeschooling Academic Year NOW Would you like to have a step-by-step, "How to Set Up Home School guide" for “springing” into a successful school year this fall at your fingertips?  We thought so!  Take a look at our ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/how-set-up-homeschooling-academic-year/ April 23rd, 2012 "How Do You Build a Homeschool Curriculum That Best Suits Your Child?" Overwhelmed by the many curriculum choices that abound? Educational materials for homeschooling has expanded tremendously please take a look at Jessica's article, Read our “7 Real-World Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Curriculum” for your child. Homeschooling Help article ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/how-build-homeschool-curriculum/ Congratulations to the following winners for the Gift of a Mom writing contest! My Amazing Mom by Kyle Schwartz (K-2) The Best Mom by David Kelley (3-6) A Mother of Sacrifice by Shanti Krehbiel Karimi (7-12) See winners! All of the entries were fantastic and showed how much you love your mothers. Thank you ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/winners-announced-gift-mom-writing-contest/ Hey Everyone! The finalists have been chosen by our judges and now it is your turn to select the winners. Vote for a student in each age category and help us decide who's short story will win. Get friends and family to vote also! Act fast, you have until April ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/finalists-selected-gift-mom-contest-voting-begins/ April 16th, 2012 "Is Mass Customized Learning the Wave of the Future?" Learners, teachers, homeschoolers, and parents: Have you heard of the term Mass Customized Learning? And is it really the wave of the future?  Read our home education blog for more homeschooling information! Homeschooling Help article of the week, published every Monday. For information about ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/customized-learning-trending/ April 9th, 2012 Springtime is prom time. Teens, Proms and Dances, what to do? You are a homeschool student, but you are wondering about a prom… can you attend one?  Should you bother? What’s the scoop?  Read Proms and Homeschooling: To Prom or Not To Prom? up in this week’s blog! Homeschooling Help ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/proms-homeschooling-high-school-prom/ April 2nd, 2012 Community Service Ideas for Your Young (Or Not-So-Young) Homeschool Student Community service builds a sense of personal value and self-esteem in our children, and prepares them for life outside the boundaries of the classroom.  Read up on some great community service ideas for your homeschooler – whatever their age ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/community-services-homeschooling-students/ The Gift of My Mom 2012 Writing Contest . For this contest, write a short story, poem, or essay about how you feel your mother is a remarkable gift in your life. So get typing away and share a memorable or funny story about your mom, or write a poem about her amazing ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/gift-mom-creative-writing-contest/ Monday, March 26th Homeschooling Violinist Extraordinaire:  Kitsho Hosotani Let us introduce Bridgeway student Kitsho Hosotani – whose only goal is to be the best violin soloist in the world.  Think he can pull it off? We do! Homeschooling Help article of the week, published every Monday. For information on how your student athlete or ... http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/homeschool-news/newsfeature/homeschooling-violinist-extraordinaire-kitsho-hosotani/